Maintenance Worker

DescriptionJob Description

Maintenance Department

Position: Maintenance Worker

Supervisor: Director of Facilities

Overview: Founded in 1972, The Door empowers educationally and economically disadvantaged youth to reach their potential by providing a complete range of services all under one roof. Each year over 11,500 young people from all five New York City boroughs come to The Door for primary health care, reproductive care and health education, mental health counseling, legal services, supportive housing, HSE, ESL, tutoring and homework help, college preparation and computer classes, career & education services, job placement, daily meals, cultural arts and services.

Responsibilities:

Clean / Sanitize rooms and common areas including but not limited to: Classrooms, Offices, Restrooms, Meeting Rooms, Gymnasiums, Corridors, Basement and Storage areas etc.
Use sanitizing equipment and products
Empty trash receptacles and ensure all garbage is taken out at the end of each respective shift
Use brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners and various other floor equipment (i.e. Buffer) to maintain all floor surfaces
Set-up for events/move furniture
Follow recycling schedule and dispose of cardboard boxes, paper and all other recyclable materials
Replenish restroom supplies as needed
Maintain cleaning and other maintenance supplies and keep running inventory
Remove large garbage bins on collection days
Inform supervisor of needed supplies in a timely manner
Report to work location for snow or other emergency situations
Clears snow and ice from entrances and walkways as needed
Strip / Wax floors and Shampoo carpets
Clean hard to reach places and completes high dusting
Cleans refrigerators and other Kitchen equipment
Report any needed repairs to the supervisor in a timely manner
Maintain good working relationship with supervisor and co-workers.
Set up and dismantle chairs, tables and equipment based on program needs and according to daily schedule
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

High School diploma or HSE required
Must have good communication skills and be able to read and write in English
Must be able to lift at least 75 lbs
Must be able to stand for long periods of time