Temporary Maintenance Worker -- Part-Time Barrier Free Living | Freedom House

Job Description

Job Description Temporary Maintenance Worker — Part-Time Barrier Free Living | Freedom House Barrier Free Living (BFL) helps New Yorkers with disabilities live independently in the community through residential and community-based services, including specialized support for domestic violence survivors with disabilities. Freedom House is BFL’s emergency shelter for domestic violence survivors with or without disabilities, serving women, children, and men. Services include counseling, support groups, safety planning, case management, housing assistance, occupational therapy, financial clinic services, onsite childcare, and advocacy. BFL seeks a Temporary Maintenance Worker to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment at Freedom House. Responsibilities

• Perform general building maintenance and cleaning throughout the facility and surrounding areas, including sweeping, mopping, snow removal, garbage disposal, and cleaning the compactor room.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, replenish supplies, and empty trash.
• Maintain hallways, stairwells, offices, and common areas.
• Perform minor repairs and report maintenance concerns or conditions requiring additional attention to the supervisor.
• Assist with cleaning and preparing apartments between resident occupancies.
• Assist Resident Aides with picking up arriving families at designated locations.
• Assist with loading and unloading the facility van.
• Support staff in conducting fire drills.
• Monitor cleaning and maintenance supplies and notify the supervisor when replenishment is needed.
• Maintain courteous, professional, and respectful interactions with residents, staff, and visitors.
• Participate in required training and meetings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in general maintenance, minor repairs, and cleaning.
• Experience working in a residential or shelter setting preferred.
• Ability to perform essential physical duties, including bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to work respectfully with diverse populations, including people with disabilities and individuals who are D/deaf or hard of hearing.
• Spanish and/or American Sign Language (ASL) proficiency preferred.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.

Position Type: Temporary, part-time Start Date: As soon as possible Hourly Rate: $18.03 Hours per Week: 21

Work Schedule: Full-time 8-4 or 9-5 | Days to be determined