Maintenance AssociateFull TimeBuffalo, NY, US30+ days agoRequisition ID: 1527ApplySalary Range:$15.00 Hourly OnwardsSUMMARYResponsible for the cleaning and maintenance of Head Start center(s).ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Maintains sanitary conditions in and around the facility(s)
Monitor and clean up debris outside of building as needed
Maintain the heating system at the center
Makes repairs and maintenance work requiring handyman abilities including painting, simple carpentry and plumbing
Keeps housekeeping inventory
Cooperates with staff on all housekeeping details
Reports any serious maintenance and repair needs to supervisor
Model positive work ethic for parents and staff
QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Erie County resident preferred.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESAbility to solve problems; ability to be flexible; ability to carry out oral and written directions; dependability and good physical condition. Ability to be a team player.ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEHigh School Diploma/GED. Experience in janitorial work; ability to learn handyman skills that would involve carpentry and plumbing.PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds.WORK ENVIRONMENT. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Completion of the CAO of Erie County, Inc., application form including completion of the NYS SCR Clearance form, criminal record certification and release(s) forms for reference checksAll persons hired for positions in CAO Head Start programs must pass a physical examination by a CAO physician (paid for by CAO), must receive acceptable SCR clearance and be free of criminal convictions for crimes against children (misdemeanor and felony). Finger printing required.Community Action Organization of Erie County, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
