Facilities Assistant

Our Vision: To make New York City the global model for inclusive innovation and economic growth, fueled by the City’s diverse people and businesses.   

Our Mission: Creating a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. 

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Facilities Assistant supports the Facilities Manager in ensuring that the office facilities are well-maintained, safe, and operational for our staff and visitors. This role involves a variety of tasks related to the upkeep of the office space, equipment, and services such as removing debris, maintaining common areas, restocking pantries/, and responding to all cleaning emergencies and facilities maintenance equipment issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Clean, sweep and mop all common office areas including lobbies, bathrooms, pantries, breakout areas, and conference rooms.
• Monitor, clean and service the wellness rooms, showers, bike room, and workshop area.
• Respond to any major spills and clean accordingly.
• Remove litter and rubbish from main communal areas.
• Prepare conference rooms for use, ensuring they are cleaned, seating is realigned, waste is removed, and whiteboards are cleaned.
• Prepare conference center rooms before and after meetings.
• Refill supply stations with coffee, hand sanitizer, air freshener, etc., particularly for peak use periods.
• Complete the daily maintenance checklist and report all facilities issues to the Facilities Manager.
• Respond, comment, and close work order tickets in a timely manner.
• Ensure applicable safety hazard signs are placed appropriately as required e.g., wet paint, out of service, and wet floor warning signs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, conduct regular safety checks, and assist in emergency evacuation procedures and drills.
• Assist in workstation relocations, move files and furniture as needed.
• Help order supplies required for facility maintenance and report supply levels in a timely manner for reordering.
• Monitor the facilities and equipment to ensure a well-maintained working environment and report as required.
• Complete minor repairs and building improvements.
• Work with the building staff regarding upkeep of the NYCEDC offices and floors.
• Be on-call, and respond to facility emergencies on nights or weekends if needed. Respond to emergencies such as server room and IDF closet HVAC equipment failures, pipe leaks, floods, building emergencies, and equipment maintenance inspections.
• Mailroom coverage as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of porter experience or hospitality facilities experience.
• Ability to execute all duties and responsibilities in a safe and timely manner.
• Must be dependable and professional.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Experience using hand and electric tools, and in making minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repairs.
• Experience with and ability to manage HVAC.
• Ability to work with all levels of NYCEDC employees and building staff.
• Ability to work in a team environment and to work on individual projects with minimal supervision.
• Ability to lift 75lbs.
• Ability to use MS Office.
• NYS driver’s license.
• This position may require occasional overtime with advance notice.
• NYC residency within 180 days of employment.

 

 

Salary Range$23—$25 USD

About Us: New York City Economic Development Corporation is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization that works for a vibrant, inclusive, and globally competitive economy for all New Yorkers. We take a comprehensive approach, through four main strategies: strengthen confidence in NYC as a great place to do business; grow innovative sectors, with a focus on equity; build neighborhoods as places to live, learn, work, and play; and deliver sustainable infrastructure for communities and the city’s future economy. 

NYCEDC is committed to offering competitive benefits to support employee health, happiness, and work-life balance.  We offer com