Maintenance Mechanic

Title Maintenance Mechanic About the Organization : Concern Housing is a non-profit agency committed to helping individuals and families to live in the community with dignity and enhanced opportunities through the provision of housing and support services. We are one of the largest housing agencies of this kind in New York State, currently serving approximately 1,300 individuals and families in over 240 locations. Concern offers a variety of housing options with individualized support services designed to support personal growth and independence. Our workplace culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding innovative ideas. Diversity at our agency means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, respected and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person's talent and strengths. Position : Maintenance Mechanic Full-Time / Part-Time : Full-Time Location : MacDougal Street, Brooklyn NY Salary : $45,000 Days / Hours : Monday - Friday; 8am - 4pm Description : Concern Housing is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to be responsible for the routine, general cleaning of the building and renovation / repair of the individual apartments in the building. Duties and Responsibilities :

• Perform a variety of work in the maintenance and repair of building and grounds at site, including carpentry, minor electrical, plumbing, masonry, painting, cleaning, yard care, and minor repairs.
• Assists with apartment renovations and move-in preparation.
• Performs maintenance tasks as directed by the Senior Superintendent, Property Manager and Assistant Property Manager.
• Responsible for the care of tools and equipment being used in performing tasks.
• Clean offices, hallways, stairs, lobby, lounge area, exercise room, conference room and all other common areas.
• Dust all office furniture, windowsills, countertops, etc.
• Empty office, bathroom, lounge, exercise room, conference room and all other common area wastebaskets.
• Clean bathroom fixtures, counters, mirrors, and mop floors.
• Assure adequate supplies are in bathrooms.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
• Maintain adequate stock of all custodial supplies, ordering additional as needed.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs
• Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, using snowplows, snow blowers, and snow shovels, and spread snow melting chemicals.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the exterior of the building including removing debris. from the property, sweeping patios and walkways as needed.
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, and ladders to prepare facility for events such as banquets and meetings.
• Spray insecticides and fumigants to prevent insect and rodent infestation as allowed by law and with proper protection.
• Dust, clean and maintain exercise equipment.
• Minor maintenance repairs as needed including changing light bulbs, filters etc.
• Wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment at all times.
• Cleaning of individual apartments : kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, dusting of blinds, emptying trash baskets.
• Remain current with all Agency required compliance documents and trainings. Major periodic cleaning :
• Wash inside and outside of all windows, as assigned.
• Wash off marks on walls and doors.
• Dust door ledges and floor boards.
• Dust chair / furniture legs.
• Scrub bathroom floor, walls, and fixtures.
• Clean and / or shampoo carpeting and upholstery.
• Coordinate moving or set up of furniture to individual units.
• May be required to assist with the clean up of areas damaged by residents. Salary : $45,000 Position Requirements : High School Diploma (preferred) along with 6 months or more related experience (preferred). Valid Driver's License and good communication and interpersonal skills, client / customer service skills and ability to follow oral and written instructions. Must have the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively with a team. Must have basic knowledge of cleaning products. The work requires routine walking, standing, bending and carrying items weighing less than fifty pounds and moving items over fifty pounds utilizes a team lift. Concern Housing offers a generous benefit package which includes; Medical Insurance (Agency pays 80% of the premium), Affordable Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Agency Sponsored Retirement Plan, Employee Sponsored 403(b) Retirement Plan, Agency Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage and an Excellent Paid Time Off Package. Concern encourages employee growth, offering Educational Assistance and Scholarship Programs, Licensure Reimbursement and Possible Internship / Clinical Supervision. Referral Bonuses are also available! EOE Statement : We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications. Employment Type : Full Time