Facilities Associate II

About Graham:

Graham provides life-changing tools and resources for children, young adults and families who face some of the most difficult obstacles caused by poverty, racial injustice, and lack of access to educational opportunities, living wage employment, quality healthcare, and affordable housing.

We collaborate with communities and strong partners to create and implement innovative strategies so everyone can lead healthy, joyful, and successful lives.

Principal Objective/Role Overview:

Graham Windham is seeking an experienced Facilities Associate Level 2 at our 1946 Webster Avenue Bronx, NY 10457. This individual must have a broad knowledge and understanding of facilities including maintenance and energy management.

Properly maintain the facility infrastructure equipment to include, but not limited to, HVAC equipment and associated control systems, domestic hot and cold water distribution systems, normal/emergency power distribution systems and associated equipment, fire/life safety, carpentry, plumbing, painting, wall coverings, flooring, and masonry.

Performs routine and emergency repair and maintenance on structures and equipment in assigned areas. Performs minor repairs from verbal or written requests. Assists other facility personnel as required by workload or emergency situations, including inclement weather conditions. Detects and reports faulty equipment, improper operations, or unusual conditions to proper Supervisor. Assists in maintaining records to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations. Follows all standards and prescribed safety regulations, including responding to emergency calls.

Job Responsibilities:

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Possesses competent knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment used in facility and grounds maintenance.
• Working knowledge of basic hand tools and other equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of OSHA standards and application for working with chemicals.
• Ability to lift, grasp, and/or carry supplies or equipment weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work at heights up to approximately 25 feet.
• Knowledge of wall finishing, painting, wall covering, plastering, plumbing, and architectural finishes.
• Maintain inventory of supplies needed to perform job function.
• Report major deficiencies and items which cannot be readily repaired, to the direct Supervisor.
• Clean designated building areas (which includes but not limited to sweeping, mopping, dusting vacuuming and wiping down common areas throughout shift.
• Responsible for high traffic areas including Main entrance, elevators, stairwells and Lobby areas
• Responsible for sanitizing and disinfecting restrooms, conference rooms and family meeting areas throughout the shift.
• Responsible for garbage (Including recycling, ensuring that garbage is placed out on appropriate days)
• Responsible for the maintenance of the outside of the building areas as needed.

Position Qualifications:

• High School Preferred
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible Building Maintenance experience, with a preference for experience in the not for-profit, human services sector or government sector,
• A proven capacity to work inclusively and collaboratively with program, fiscal and administrative leadership, as well as external stakeholders,

Salary & Compensation:

• Base Salary or Hourly Rate: $27.10 /Hour
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Benefits Eligibility: This role is eligible to participate in our Performance Based Merit Award program at the end of each fiscal year, and eligible for benefits including health insurance, retirement plans (pension and 403B thrift), career coaching via Bravely, and more!

EEO Statement

The Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of Graham is to provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability. Graham hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications for the job to be filled.

Graham believes that associates should be provided with a working environment which enables each associate to be productive and to work to the best of his or her ability. We do not condone or tolerate an atmosphere of intimidation or harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

We expect and require the cooperation of all associates in maintaining a discrimination and harassment-free atmosphere.