Job Description
ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW Urban Resource Institute (URI) is a dynamic, innovative, and well-respected organization founded in 1980 that transforms the lives of domestic violence survivors and homeless families through safe shelter and comprehensive services; delivers prevention and intervention programs that break cycles of violence and poverty; and actively works for sustainable systemic change. URI is the oldest licensed provider of domestic violence (DV) shelter and services in New York State, and is the largest provider in the United States of DV shelter services, as well as a leading provider of shelter and services for homeless families. URI has a deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion among leadership, staff, and clients at residential and nonresidential sites across New York City.
POSITION OVERVIEW Responsible transporting residents and for the maintenance and upkeep of program's vehicles.
Salary: $34,307 MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Transports residents via the program's vehicles to and from various social services agencies and recreational events as needed, in addition to providing transportation for staff of official business.
- Maintains logs; i.e, mileage, destinations.
- Review Daily Safety Inspection sheets for specific problems noted requiring follow-up.
- Ensure the sanitary and safe conditions of the facility.
- Maintains yard and outside area of residential property.
- Maintains and secures adequate tools and supplies necessary to perform assigned duties.
- Assists/completes related tasks as requested.
SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES - High School Diploma or General Equivalent Diploma preferred.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE - Two years work experience in capacity of maintenance worker.
- Basic knowledge of Computers which includes Microsoft Word and Microsoft Outlook
Physical Requirements - Must be able to follow instructions and perform routine cleaning and minor facility repairs. Indoor; Outdoors; noisy; minor burns, cuts, bites or stings; standing; stooping; kneeling; walking and running; using hands on objects, tools or controls. Frequently lift and / or move more than 50 pounds. Travel between sites that are located throughout New York City. Other job characteristics- need to be exact or accurate, repeat same tasks; errors have important consequences.
At URI we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. We actively seek a diverse candidate pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. At URI we offer equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law. Urban Resource Institute
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