Birch Family Services is a leading provider of education, employment, and community support services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities and their families in New York City. Every year, the organization supports more than 2,000 people across 31 locations in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. From preschool to graduation, employment, housing, and beyond, Birch Family Services provides fully integrated programs and services to support individuals in achieving their goals across their lifetime.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Maintenance Worker / Painter maintains the building in a clean, orderly, safe condition. Duties include interior and exterior painting projects and may include the repair of fixtures and equipment; the performance of routine maintenance; performing general cleaning and heavy-duty cleaning duties; notifying management of needs for repairs; and snow & debris removal from walkways, sidewalks and driveways.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*

• Travel up to 60 minutes to different job sites and supply stores within New York City
• Interior and exterior painting projects utilizing brush/roller and airless paint spraying systems
• Drywall repair and minor carpentry projects as needed
• Utilizing ladder and scaffolding when necessary
• Performs preventive building maintenance duties (i.e., caulks windows & doors, repairs/replaces broken windows, etc.).
• Ensures that all hazardous conditions are addressed in a timely manner (i.e., snow removal; gathering and removing trash from the premises; debris removal, etc.).
• Purchases supplies, equipment and materials necessary to complete projects.
• Assembles and moves furniture, hangs pictures and bulletin boards, moves and sets up tables & chairs, etc.).
• General and heavy-duty cleaning tasks as needed including steam cleans & shampoos carpets; strips, seals and polishes floors
• Move furniture, deliveries, packages and other large items as required.
• Promptly communicate any facilities or maintenance issues with the building administrator or designee.
• Perform other duties as required by management team