Maintenance Staff Member - Center for Jewish History

Chelsea NY

26 May, 2021

5:14 PM

Description

The Maintenance Staff Team Member will report to the Operations Manager. The successful candidate will work closely with department members in Maintenance, Engineering, and Operations to ensure that maintenance of the Center’s buildings and infrastructure. The position is permanent and full-time. Job Description Salary: $16/hourHours: 40 hours per weekDuration: Permanent, employed at willLocation: On-site at 15 West 16th St., New York, NY 10011 Main Duties Maintenance staff’s primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: Sweep the 16th street and 17th street sidewalks. Vacuum mats/carpets within 16th street lobby, coat check area and orientation theater, Sweep, mop, vacuum, buff all floors within public areas Clean all glass within all public areas Clean/disinfect and service all restrooms Pick up boxes and recycle Mop all stairways once a week Clean/disinfect elevators Vacuum entire Auditorium when need be Pick up the garbage and pass vacuum in all the office space Clean/disinfect galleries, such as sweep, mop, and clean glass in galleries A, B, C and D and sculpture garden (every Friday) Clean/disinfect Engineer offices, Conservation Lab, digital Lab, Micro Film offices and AV office Clean/disinfect the Reading Room tables and computers Disinfect Monitor and clean all exit egresses on daily basis Sweep and mop all the stacks and pick up garbage once a week Multiple various jobs (paint, moving furniture, etc.) Setup and breakdown all events and programs and provide proper cleaning of restrooms Shovel snow from sidewalks and sprinkle salt on surface Identify and report possible leaks Fix minor plumbing issues Move heavy equipment and furniture Experience Prior experience on a maintenance team, either in offices or cultural organizations, is required. Proven capacity to work well with other maintenance team members. Essential Skills Ability to work independently throughout the building, and see maintenance projects through to completion.Interpersonal skills to interact with employees of the building and the public in a pleasant manner.Attention to detail to ensure that all jobs are completed in an exemplary manner and any potential hazards or warning signs of problems are not overlooked.Physical stamina to handle a full shift of being active and working on the buildingCommitment to working in and fostering a safe environment. Preferred Skills Experience with simple plumbing and/or carpentry tasks. Company Benefits 15-23 Federal and religious holidays off each year in addition to generous vacation, sick and personal days. Full health benefits (medical, dental and vision) with minimal employee contributions. Free Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability coverage. Flexible Spending Account and Commuter Benefits. Generous 403b retirement benefits. Review of applications will begin immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please send your cover letter, resume, and contact information for two references to Natalie Frenkel, Operations Manager, at to [email protected], or phone Natalie at 212-294-8331.