facilities maintenance associate

About Us:

Callen-Lorde is the global leader in LGBTQ+ healthcare. Since the days of Stonewall, we have been transforming lives in LGBTQ+ communities through excellent comprehensive care, provided free of judgment and regardless of ability to pay. In addition, we are continuously pioneering research, advocacy and education to drive positive change around the world, because we believe healthcare is a human right.

Our Mission:

Callen-Lorde Community Health Center provides sensitive, quality health care and related services targeted to New York's lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities — in all their diversity — regardless of ability to pay. To further this mission, Callen-Lorde promotes health education and wellness, and advocates for LGBTQ+ health issues.

About the Role:

We are seeking a diligent and proactive Facilities Maintenance Associate to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of our facilities and equipment, ensuring all essential building services, mechanical systems, and the interior and exterior grounds are in top condition. This role involves light-duty repairs, facilities services, and assisting with the overall maintenance of the physical plant. The Facilities Maintenance Associate will work under the direction of department leadership to achieve all facilities and safety goals.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Facilities Maintenance Associate, your responsibilities will include:

• Perform routine maintenance and light-duty repairs on HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and general building structures.
• Coordinate and oversee preventative maintenance and inspections, including work by external vendors.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance issues and internal customer concerns.
• Maintain vendor relationships and ensure cost-effective, timely maintenance support.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and communicate safety concerns to leadership.
  Prepare meeting rooms, handle building opening/closing procedures, and participate in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Benefits:

Salary will be based on experience, and aligned with the union pay scale, and will be accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package including an exceptional low cost medical plan option for you, your spouse/domestic partner and/or your family, dental insurance, vision insurance, no cost life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, Flexible Spending