Mechanic Specialist at Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York

Summary Job Description: 

Performs a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled manual work in assisting in the  

maintenance and upkeep of Little Flower facilities.  

Performs general cleaning and minor maintenance duties in maintaining building, adjacent walks and grounds, and equipment in clean, orderly, and functional condition. Provides assistance to staff, visitors and other employees as necessary. Work often requires heavy lifting and is frequently performed under adverse weather conditions. Some assignments, including the use of hand tools and the operation of equipment, may require skills which may readily be learned on the job. Work is usually performed under the supervision of an employee of a higher classification, but many tasks may be routine and repetitive in nature, and once learned, can be carried out without difficulty and only under general supervision. 

About Little Flower 

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York is a human services nonprofit supporting the well-being of children, youth, families, and individuals across New York City and Long Island since 1929. 

Our staff of more than 500 builds well-being by providing prevention services, foster care, residential treatment care, adoption services, programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities, and medical and mental health services. 

Principle Responsibilities: 

• Performs unskilled or semi-skilled work in assisting mechanics; carries tools and supplies to  

work areas; performs rough work in the trades area involved; cleans work area after completion  

of job. 

• Moves desks, file cabinets, and other furniture, equipment, and office supplies. 

• May be required to assist in some groundskeeping tasks, such as the removal of snow. 

• Required to perform housekeeping duties. 

• Receives oral or written orders from Office Manager and/or Director of Facilities 

• Performs work according to standard procedure and by building's operational schedule. 

• Cleans rooms, hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, offices, stairways, and windows. 

• Uses brooms, mops, and floor equipment to sweep, mop floors. 

• Uses vacuum cleaners to clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds. 

• Dusts furniture and equipment. 

• Checks building at beginning and end of shifts. 

• Empties wastebaskets. 

• Replenishes restroom supplies. 

• Replaces light bulbs. 

• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and function rooms. 

• Clears snow from vehicles walkways and egress points  

• Picks up and delivers supplies and materials to rooms. 

• Follows all applicable safety rules and procedures. 

• When required opens and closes building according to security procedures  

• Reports work accomplished on written work order to supervisor. 

• Participates in general cleaning, painting, and repair work. 

• Uses hand tools and power tools in making minor maintenance repairs and maintaining  

grounds and walks. 

• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills. 

• Makes minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repairs. 

• Repairs office furniture when possible 

• Performs touch up and finish painting 

• Participates in building coverage by working evenings and Saturday rotation if required. 

• Required to drive agency vehicle 

Required Qualifications and Experience 

• Some experience in buildings and grounds maintenance work. 

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have a valid NYS Driver’s License. 

• Some knowledge of the tools and methods used in buildings and grounds maintenance. 

• Ability to operate simple hand machinery, equipment, and tools.  

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. 

• Skill in the operation of hand tools. 

• Sufficient physical strength and ability to perform heavy manual labor, occasionally  

under adverse weather conditions. 

• The skills and knowledge required would generally be obtained with previous experience  

in building cleaning and maintenance work. 

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved oral or  

written instructions. 

• Ability to relate to officials, staff and public in a courteous manner. 

• Ability to acquire job skills with three months of on-the-job training. 

• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing from 20 to 50 pounds. 

• Ability to work occasionally in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or  

snow. 

Travel Requirements 

This position offers a full-time, in-person schedule and is based in Wading River and may require travel to other locations when needed. 

Disclaimer 

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of a person in this position. 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Statement 

With more than 250 years of combined experience, Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York and St. John’s Residence for Boys have a long-standing history of serving children, youth, adults and families of color. Our mission, vision and values are grounded in elevating the shared humanity of every staff member, community partner and those with whom we engage. We recognize that our DEIB work is continuously evolving as we strive for equity and inclusion for individuals of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, religions and lived experiences. 

Accessibility 

Some job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may be designed to protect the safety and health of the employee, their fellow employees and the individuals being served and may therefore exclude some individuals. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

Little Flower Children and Family Services of New York provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected group status.