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Job Description

THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE OFFERED AN HOURLE RATE OF $33.74.

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO CANDIDATES WHO ARE PERMANENT (NOT PROVISIONAL) IN THE CIVIL SERVICE TITLE OF MAINTENANCE WORKER.

The Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) protects and promotes the safety and well-being of children and families through child welfare and juvenile justice services and community supports. ACS manages community-based supports and foster care services and provides subsidized childcare vouchers. ACS child protection staff respond to allegations of child maltreatment. In juvenile justice, ACS oversees detention, placement, and programs for youth in the community.

The Division of Administration provides a wide range of support services throughout ACS to ensure all Divisions receive adequate and efficient support services to carry out their respective missions. The Division of Administration (Admin) employs approximately 463 public employees. Admin manages a Personnel Services (PS) Budget of approximately $29M and an Other Than Personnel Services (OTPS) Budget (OTPS) of $140M. It provides services including building maintenance, real estate, design, construction management, facilities and custodial services, occupational safety and health, operational support, security, transportation, and print production.

Detention Construction and Building handle all detention related facility matters including but not limited to construction, design, maintenance, repairs, etc. and ensuring the space meets programmatic needs; partner with the Department of Design and Construction to ensure new projects are completed within applicable deadlines and within fiscal parameters. They ensure the routine repair and maintenance of ACS’ secure detention facilities as well as the design and development of construction projects. This includes the monitoring of skilled tradespeople and/or contractors, architects, engineers, and all individuals who provide design services, ensuring safety measures and regulations are followed and work is done completely and as expeditiously as possible. They Engage in critical analysis of current and pending projects and daily work plans keeping the team on track and on task at every level; Create and maintain impeccable records and reports as required.

The duties for the maintenance worker position will be as follows but not limited to:

- Make on-site and immediate repairs to general infrastructure and public spaces to address unsafe conditions caused by system failures, vandalism, or unforeseen structural issues.

- Maintain secure inventory and accountability of tools and materials to prevent access by residents and unauthorized personnel.

- Maintain, adjust and perform minor repairs on building hardware, furniture, shelving, and equipment.

- Conduct daily inspections of facilities and equipment to facilitate preventive and predictive maintenance and orderly replacements.

- Visually inspect public buildings, structures, and equipment to identify defects, malfunctions, and hazardous conditions.

- Record observable conditions and inspection findings.

- Replace broken window and door glass and repair window sashes.

- Make minor repairs to masonry, woodwork, flooring, and walls.

- Perform minor maintenance on electrical, plumbing, and heating systems.

- Monitor contractors’ work, verify completion, and ensure compliance with specifications.

- Keep service records and file reports on work activities, incidents, and unusual conditions.

- Operate a motor vehicle to travel to and from work sites.

- Assist in setting up special events and relocating building equipment as directed.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Section 424-A of the New York Social Services Law requires an authorized agency to inquire whether a candidate for employment with child-caring responsibilities has been the subject of a child abuse and maltreatment report.

TO APPLY:

- Please go to www.cityjobs.nyc.gov or www.nyc.gov/ess for current NYC employees and search for Job ID # 722685.

- NO PHONE CALLS, FAXES OR PERSONAL INQUIRIES PERMITTED.

- NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES UNDER CONSIDERATION WILL BE CONTACTED.

MAINTENANCE WORKER - 90698

Qualifications

1. Three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a mechanic, journeyperson or helper in the electrical trades, the mechanical trades, or the construction or maintenance of buildings; or

2. At least two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above plus sufficient full-time training or education in the electrical, mechanical or construction trades in a trade school, technical school or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of three years of acceptable experience. Six months of experience will be credited for each year of full-time acceptable training or education.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Salary Min: $ 33.74

Salary Max: $ 35.06