Maintenance Worker
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POSITION OVERVIEW: Under the supervision of the Operations Supervisor, the Maintenance Worker is responsible for the upkeep and repairs of all facilities, equipment, and grounds associated with The Hudson Guild.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A high school diploma or equivalent. Proven experience as a maintenance worker or similar position, preferably in a high traffic environment. A positive attitude as well as excellent communication and interpersonal skills, willingness to learn, and a general passion for creative problem solving. Ability to relate to participants, staff, and guests in a courteous manner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience working with power tools and high-powered equipment (i.e. floor machine). Experience working in a childcare center. Previous DOE clearance is a plus.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Receives oral or written orders from Maintenance Coordinator, Operations Supervisor and Director of Operations

* Performs work according to standard procedure and by building's operational schedule

* Cleans rooms, hallways, restrooms, gym/locker rooms, offices, stairways, and windows

* Uses brooms, mops, and floor equipment to sweep, mop, strip and wax floors

* Uses vacuum cleaners to clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and blinds

* Dusts furniture and equipment

* Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors and sills

* Makes minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical and plumbing repairs

* Performs touch up and finish painting

* Empties wastebaskets

* Replenishes restroom supplies

* Replaces light bulbs

* Sets up and tears down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and function rooms

* Prepares rooms for use by participants, staff, Board and outside organizations

* Clears snow from entrances and walkways

* Picks up and delivers supplies and materials to Hudson Guild sites and rooms

* Keep supply rooms neat and organized at all times

* Follows all applicable safety rules and procedures

* Opens and closes building according to security procedures

* Reports work accomplished orally or on written work order to supervisor

* Be aware of programmatic targets and goals and work towards these in all activities provided to participants

* Collect and enter required data in a timely manner

* Engage in professional development and apply learned knowledge towards using evidence-based best practices

* Engage in data analysis processes conducted by the Evaluation and Quality team to determine strengths and areas for improvement and follow action steps in the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) process

* Assist in carrying out and participate in Community Building activities to support organizational effectiveness and outreach

* Perform other duties as assigned

Additional Duties

* Participates in general cleaning, painting, and repair work.

* Uses hand tools and power tools in making minor maintenance repairs and maintaining grounds and walks.

* Assist in keeping inventory lists up to date.

* Assist officials, staff, visitors, and other employees as necessary.

* Checks buildings at beginning and end of shifts, report any needs, repairs or suspicious activity to supervisor within 24 hours.

* Participates in building coverage by working days, evenings and weekends as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Community Center consisting of offices, classrooms, gymnasium, and theater. Indoor tasks with occasional exposure to chemicals and confined spaces. Outdoor tasks with exposure to heat, cold, and precipitation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged periods of standing and walking. Must be able to climb ladders, bend, crawl into awkward spaces. Must be able to lift 50 pounds at a time.

Hudson Guild is an Equal Opportunity Employer.