Facilities Associate at Wearedream

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this individual will serve as the Facilities Associate. The ideal candidate is a reliable team player who is willing to learn.Like all DREAM employees, the Facilities Associate should demonstrate a strong commitment to the mission and values of DREAM and should have substantial expertise in all areas of responsibility.  Candidates must also value DREAM’s comprehensive approach to education and desire to make a lasting impact in underserved communities as part of a growing organization.     

Responsibilities

Ensure the school, park, program spaces and office condo are kept clean at all times;

Perform outdoor maintenance, such as snow removal and park maintenance;

Responsible for room and event set up, as determined by staff needs and preferences;

Utilize and maintain cleaning equipment, such as buffing machines and floor scrubbers;

Assist with daily inspections of school building, park, offices and program spaces, checking for potential disruptions to daily operations, and addressing or reporting them accordingly;

Assist with as needed maintenance and cleaning at multiple DREAM locations, and be familiar with maintenance schedules at all facilities;

Receive and respond to facilities maintenance tickets;

Responsible for assisting with minor repairs, i.e. painting and patching, plumbing and carpentry repairs, if needed;

Provide excellent customer service to DREAM staff;

Cultivate a learning and youth focused environment by responding quickly and efficiently to school and program related issues.

Qualifications

High School diploma required;

A minimum of one year of experience in facilities, construction or maintenance;

Mechanically inclined (i.e. – ability to use tools and cleaning equipment);

Strong written and verbal communications skills;

Any current FDNY certificates of fitness, HVAC or plumbing certifications, a plus;

Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills and strong attention to detail;

Commitment to the mission and goals of DREAM Charter School;

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and have no difficulty bending, standing, climbing or walking, for short or long periods of time.

Working Expectations

Hours are generally in 8 hour shifts between 6 AM - 2 PM or 3 PM - 11 PM with occasional after hours or weekend work.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including:

Flexible Medical Health Plans, subsidizing the majority of costs for the employee, their spouse/domestic partner and children;

The ability to select between a variety of medical plans according to what best suits the employee’s needs;

Dental and vision plans;

Disability benefits;

Life insurance;

Up to 12 weeks fully paid of Parental Leave;

Flexible spending account options;

Pre-tax commuter benefits (parking and transit);

Fitness and entertainment discounts;

A variety of support through our employee assistance program (EAP);

403(b) retirement plan with employer match starting at 4% after one year, with increases tied to DREAM tenure;

Referral, performance, and tenure milestones bonuses;

Discounted school meals through our in-house Scratch Food Program;

Tuition reimbursement support (All FT Roles);

Access to a professional development fund (NEST Roles);

All full-time Network Support Team employees are eligible for approximately 48 days off throughout the year including holidays, sick days, personal days and summer Fridays.

Benefits are subject to change.

Compensation

DREAM offers a competitive salary commensurate with relevant experience. The incoming salary range for this position is $45,000 to $50,000 per year, along with the option of overtime paid at time and a half. New hires are typically brought into the organization at a salary closer to the start of the range depending on qualifications, internal equity, and the budgeted amount for the role. All regular employees receive annual compensation increases and have the opportunity to earn both performance- and tenure-based bonuses. Because we value tenure in each role, our salary ranges are not capped.

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