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Overview

Responsible for the overall cleaning and preventative maintenance for the Jamaica Corps.

Responsibilities

+ Thorough cleaning of the entire building as outlined in the cleaning schedule

+ Inventory control, ordering and stocking of all cleaning supplies and equipment

+ Setting up and breaking down rooms for program purposes as needed

+ Cleaning and maintenance of outside grounds & windows

+ Touch up paint as needed

+ Timely moving of all donations through contact with ARC and thrift store representative

+ Preparation of A/C and Heating Thermostats and Heat-Timer for winter and summer

+ Breakdown and disposal of boxes and other garbage daily, keeping dumpsters and the area neat and clean

+ Taking out dumpsters as scheduled and bringing them back on time.

+ Turn out all lights (except offices) and secure building each day prior to leaving

+ Unloading food items and other donations

+ Assist in food pick-up from donors

+ Move/lift furnishings, equipment and food items

+ Errands and/or donation pick-up

+ Salt & snow removal of sidewalks, entrance ways, dumpster area, and parking area clean-up included snow fall outside of the normal work schedule

+ Comply with preventative maintenance schedule

+ Work in consultation with Direct Supervisor & Corps Officer for any building maintenance problems

+ Preventative maintenance and cleaning of vehicles

+ HVAC, Plumbing & electrical work as permitted by respective codes

+ Coordination with outside contractors for quotes and work as approved

+ Coordination of all inspections related to physical buildings

+ Christmas Related Duties:

+ Food / toy pickups and deliveries as needed

+ Transportation of kettle workers as needed

+ Christmas Castle Set-up

+ Daily cleaning of Christmas Castle

+ Assist staff and volunteers with lifting/moving items as needed.

Qualifications

+ High School graduate or GED desired but not required

+ Experience with cleaning materials and methods desired

+ Must be able to work independently with only some supervision and support

+ Possess oral and written communication skills, as well as basic mathematical abilities

+ Must be able to use commercial cleaning equipment, including small power and hand tools

+ Able to do repairs and other maintenance work, such as fixing, replacing, and repairing, and have a good working knowledge of basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting

+ Must have experience with operating manual/power tools in a safe manner

+ Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions

+ Ability to willingly, attend and participate in training sessions

+ Must be adaptable and flexible to a changing work environment and job requirements.

+ Must demonstrate an awareness of deadlines and a sense of urgency when accomplishing tasks of a time-sensitive nature

+ Must have the ability to set appropriate priorities in the absence of direct guidance

Job LocationsUS-NY-Jamaica

Job ID 2025-13706

Category Maintenance

Compensation Min USD $16.50/Hr.

Compensation Max USD $17.00/Hr.

Type Regular Part-Time