Position Summary

OnPoint NYC is seeking a Facilities Associate. The ideal candidate will provide day-to-day services to create safe and efficient working conditions for all staff. The position will be responsible for facility management: maintenance and repairs for all OnPoint NYC offices.

Reports to: Facilities Supervisor
Direct Reports: N/A
Indirect Reports: N/A
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Hourly Rate: $23.35 – $24.73
Annual Salary: $42,500 -$45,000
Position Type: Full-Time
Hours Per Week: 35 hours per week/Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm, weekends included.

Responsibilities:

• Inspects and identifies equipment or machines in need of repair.
• Plans repair work using buildings blueprints or equipment manual as needed
• Performs general repairs that do not require a specialized technician. Examples may include repairing drywall, painting, and repairing doors and other building fixtures.
• Performs routine maintenance on building systems
• Orders supplies and materials needed for repairs and maintenance.
• Installs equipment and appliances.
• Follows local and state building codes
• Complies with all company safety regulations.
• Report any issues to the Fleet and Facilities Manager.
• Responds to repair and maintenance requests in a timely fashion
• Loads and unloads equipment and tools into work vehicles if needed.
• Uses equipment, including power tools, hand tools, electric tools, and plumbing tools.
• Check functionality of safety systems (e.g. fire alarm)
• Participate in different projects (e.g. renovations)
• Ensure adherence to quality standards and health and safety regulations
• Maintain heating and plumbing to ensure functionality.
• Inspect alarm systems such as carbon dioxide and fire protection and quickly schedule repairs when needed.
• Perform minor fixes, such as repairing broken locks, damage to walls, etc.
• Performs major and minor drywall repairs, and safely perform drywall framing in accordance with local and state building codes.
• Undertake activities of pest control such as spraying insecticide.
• Install necessary appliances and equipment as needed
• Ensure unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.
• Respond to all major cleaning crises.
• Responsible for cutting door keys and maintaining a tracking log identifying employees who has specific keys.
• Responsible for changing door locks, distributing keys to employees, and updating tracking log.
• Replace electrical outlets, ballasts, and light switches
• Replace fluorescent light and other basic electrical tasks
• Mount, assemble, and install equipment/furniture
• Maintain building entryway including leaf, ice, and snow removal.
• Perform other related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience doing facility maintenance
• Preferred OSHA and relevant facility maintenance certifications-
• Some knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, and email correspondence
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Polite, reliable, and professional mannerism
• Excellent problem-solving skills required
• Customer service skills strongly preferred
• Ability to lift at least 70 lbs. as well as engage in physical work both indoors and outside
• Valid driver’s license preferred
• Prepared to execute all duties and responsibilities in a safe and timely manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge of work safety habits.
• Ability to work individually and with a team.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish) is preferred.

This is a bargaining unit position represented by New England Joint Board, Unite Here.