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Facilities Associate
DREAMNew York City, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 1 Oct 2025
💰 $50,000/yr($45,000/yr – $50,000/yr)
About the role
Originally founded in 1991 as Harlem RBI, DREAM has grown to annually serve more than 2,500 youth across East Harlem and the South Bronx through a network of seven PreK-12, extended-day, extended-year DREAM Charter Schools and community sports-based youth development programs. Through our commitment to rigorous academics, social-emotional learning, deep family and community engagement, and health and wellness, we create lifelong learners who are equipped to fulfill their vision of success in and out of the classroom. We dream big, as well, with an aggressive five-year plan to expand to serve 3,500 students across seven schools—growing our organization’s impact and leveling the playing field for all children. To learn more, visit wearedream.org.
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.
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.
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