Overall Responsibilities:
Conduct monthly inventory of all janitorial and building supplies and prepare supply and equipment requisitions for submission to the appropriate Program Director for approval, to ensure adequate supplies and equipment are always on hand.
Conduct CO/Smoke Detector checks every two weeks in all vacant units and sign off in the appropriate binders; replace the batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide devices to ensure that all are functioning properly.
Replace furniture provided by the building such as refrigerators, bedframes, air conditioners, mattresses, tables, chairs, bureaus and televisions as needed and upon new tenant move in.
Receive, inventory, and organize all janitorial and maintenance supplies (or any other deliveries that come to the building), store them in appropriate storage areas, and notify the appropriate Program Director of the intake of these items within two business days.
Obtain and maintain as current any and all PRI- or FDNY-required Fire Safety licenses or certifications within six months of employment and assist program staff in all scheduled drills and actual building evacuations.
Obtain and maintain as current any and all standpipe/sprinkler or any other building system licenses and certifications within six months of employment.
Conduct maintenance staff meetings and provide individual supervision, as needed, or as specified by the Program Director(s).
Supervise all contractors and service personnel who come on-site for building-related issues, assuring that they have presented proper ID and have signed in at the Front Desk
Respond appropriately and in a timely fashion to all emergencies (e.g., breakages, leaks, assorted building issues, etc.) and contact appropriate contractors and service providers for assistance in accordance with existing contracts and in cases where the response required is more than can be handled by on-site staff.
Develop building-wide knowledge of all mechanical systems.
Assemble any office furniture, recreation equipment, etc., that is delivered and promptly dispose of all containers and materials as appropriate.
Clean and organize common areas as directed in preparation for meetings and special events; clean as necessary and restore the space to its normal state in a timely fashion afterwards.
Inform Program Director(s) of scheduled or emergency work being done by contractors or PRI personnel and inform them when personnel arrive on-site.
Maintain all storage and utility rooms in a clean and organized fashion.
Available to respond 24/7/365 via phone to building emergencies, and to provide on-site coverage, as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned by Program Director(s)

A minimum of six months experience doing repair, painting, and maintenance work. An ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.