General Maintenance Worker (Available August 2024)
Company: Public Preparatory Network
Location: Bronx
Posted on: April 15, 2024
Job Description:
An Invitation to Apply for the Position of
General Maintenance Worker (Available August 2024)
Bronx, NY
What Sets Public Prep Apart?
Public Prep is a network of single-gender K-8 schools and co-ed
PreK rooted in the belief that all scholars can and will achieve
exemplary academic results. In addition to rigorous, joyful and
engaging academics, Public Prep emphasizes social-emotional
learning as critical to supporting the whole child. Strong learning
partnerships between families and staff are key to living out our
core value of community and building the collaborative structures
needed to ensure that our scholars are loved and supported both at
school and at home. Each school has a deeply committed leadership
team and staff that strives to work collaboratively to build a
warm, joyful, and rigorous culture.
Public Prep is committed to investing in our adult learning
culture. As a team member at Public Prep, you can anticipate a
learning environment where the best interest of scholars, their
growth, and success is at the center of everything we do. As such,
we tailor adult development opportunities to ensure that high
expectations, the embodiment of a growth mindset, displays of
humility, and data-informed decision-making is evident in our work.
Our professional development takes place within coaching cycles,
ongoing observation and feedback, and targeted professional
development opportunities within the network and from outside
providers.
Public Prep offers a competitive salary commensurate with
experience, qualifications, and internal equity. The salary range
for this position is $85,000 - $90,000. We know that the quality of
our benefits is important for our adults and their families, so we
offer a comprehensive total rewards package that includes Oxford
Medical, United Dental/Vision, life insurance, wellness benefits, a
flexible spending account, paid time off/leave benefits, commuter
benefits, referral bonuses, professional development, student loan
repayment assistance, homeownership programs, and a 403(b) package
with a 5% employer match. Our employees also qualify for both NYS
Teacher Loan Forgiveness and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Public Preparatory Network is an Equal Opportunity employer. Public
Preparatory Network is committed to the principles of equal
employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for
employment.
Primary Function & Position Overview
The General Maintenance Worker (GMW) reports to the Facilities
Manager and performs inspections, maintenance, and repairs to
ensure that all students, staff, and the community are provided a
safe, attractive, clean, and healthy environment for learning and
work.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform general maintenance and repair tasks in a variety of
areas and as assigned by the Facilities Manager and in accordance
with all applicable codes and regulations
- Perform regular inspections of equipment and systems, reporting
any abnormalities and hazards immediately
- Be able to assemble, move, and (re)arrange furnitureMount
objects to and repair walls
- Be able to change locks, outlets, lightbulbs, ballast,
switches, thermostats, filters, flushometers, toiler seat and
covers
- Ensure that the work site and conditions are safe
- Perform assignments relating to ensuring all schools and
district sites are able to safely open and function when
assigned.
- This includes working cooperatively with other school employees
during emergency operations
- Respond to emergency situations and perform necessary
repairs
- Use the work order system, making sure that work orders have
been written and approved before performing tasks, except in
emergency situations
- Ensure work orders are completed and documented properly
- Keep a log of all maintenance functions and repairs
performed
- Recommend repairs or procedures that are beyond the scope of
responsibilities, skill, or experience, outlining the work needed
and specifications required of an outside contractor
- Ensure that all applicable fire, safety, health, and
environmental regulations and laws are observed and exceeded
- Maintain an adequate supply of parts and supplies usually used
in repairs, and request needed supplies through the established
procedures
- Operate and maintain in a safe and operational condition all
tools and equipment necessary to carry out job functions and
responsibilities
- Remove snow and ice by shoveling, plowing, and/or sanding
walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps
- Report immediately any damage or vandalism to facilities, or
theft of equipment
- Make recommendations for improvement in the effectiveness and
efficiency of the maintenance operations
- Display a cooperative and pleasant attitude at all times,
particularly when in the presence of staff, students, and community
visitors
- Notify and assist the administration and appropriate emergency
personnel with any emergency, and potentially dangerous or unusual
situations
- Use computers and/or electronic equipment to fulfill job
functions
- Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as
part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in
sharing such information within legal confines
- Serve as a role model for students and staff in demonstrating
positive attitudes, appropriate attire and grooming, and an
effective work ethic
- Participate in appropriate in-service and workshop programs and
attend any required meetings.
- Display ethical and professional behavior in working with
students, parents, school personnel, and outside agencies
associated with the school
- Adhere to federal statutes and regulations, New York Department
of Education rules and regulation, State Board of Education rules
and regulations, school policies and procedures, and contractual
obligations
- Perform any duties and responsibilities that are within the
scope of employment, as assigned by the supervisors, and not
otherwise prohibited by law or regulation Qualifications
- High school diploma or its equivalent
- 2 or more years' experience in facilities maintenance
- Ability to commute between school sites
- Demonstrate a general knowledge, experience, and proficiency in
several areas of maintenance (e.g., plumbing, painting, carpentry,
masonry/concrete/tile, window glazing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC
and boiler systems, roof repair, plastering/spackling,
field/playground maintenance, and furniture repair)
- Exhibit a personality that demonstrates interpersonal skills to
relate well with students, staff, administration, parents and the
community
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively, using
proper grammar and vocabulary.
- Ability to follow detailed written or verbal instructionsHave
the abilities and knowledge to use hand and power tools
- Able to pass a criminal record history check given by the
Department of EducationPossession of low-pressure black seal boiler
license, HVAC training certificate or other trade licenses/training
documentation preferred
Keywords: Public Preparatory Network, New Rochelle , General Maintenance Worker (Available August 2024), Professions , Bronx, New York
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