Facilities Maintenance Technician I
hace 3 días
New York
Job DescriptionDescription:Organization: Green Ivy Schools Division: Pine Street School & Battery Park Montessori Location: New York, NY Sector: Facilities Position Type: Full Time RESPONSIBILITIES General: • Assist in minor repairs to building and upkeep of grounds, • Make minor repairs and adjustments to items such as, furniture, plumbing fixtures, locks, light fixtures, electrical switches and receptacles, and building and door hardware, • Able to identify and repair water leaks, • Replace light bulbs, • Replenish supplies, • Operate various hand and power tools in completing assigned tasks, • Keep public areas, lobby, and waiting areas tidy, • Moving large and small items among classroom and campuses, • Supporting porters with emergency cleanings, • Address any unexpected messes or maintenance needs (e.g., leaks, stains, or broken items)., • Communicate and document works in process and task completion, • Communicate promptly with the Facilities Team regarding any maintenance issues that require attention, • Maintain awareness of safety protocols, ensuring that exits and pathways are always clear, • Ensure adherence to quality standards and health and safety regulations, • May be required to work evenings, nights, and weekends WORKING ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments; travel from site to site; exposure to noise, dust, electrical energy, grease, smoke, fumes, noxious odors, and gases; work and/or walk on various types of surfaces, including slippery or uneven surfaces. BENEFITS – Paid time off, paid vacations, generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401K with 4% matching SALARY – $20-$21/hour ABOUT GREEN IVY SCHOOLS Green Ivy Schools develops future-facing schools and programs that prioritize sustainability, innovation, and world citizenship across our curriculum and holistic programs. Our program of instruction encourages curiosity, supports student agency, and is rooted in our students' experiences of the global world. Both schools in the Green Ivy family - Pine Street School (Nursery-8th Grade) and Battery Park Montessori (Nursery-Kindergarten) - offer internationally respected models of education (International Baccalaureate and Montessori), exceptional teachers, impassioned leaders, multilingual instruction, and forward-thinking approaches. Requirements: • Three years of handyman/maintenance experience, • Ability to lift and move heavy items (up to 50 lbs), • Intermediate plumbing and electrical skills, • Good communication skills and a helpful attitude, • Experience in a school or childcare setting is a plus, • Strong attention to detail Physical Abilities: • Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to perform moderately strenuous manual labor; to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull moderate to heavy amounts of weight up to 50 pounds; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate specialized hand and power tools and equipment; operate assigned equipment; work overhead while on a ladder, to stand and walk for extended periods of time; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.