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Please email a resume and cover letter to hr@nyam.org. Please include " Facilities Services Assistant" in subject line.
For more information, visit our website: http://www.nyam.org/.
The New York Academy of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
For more information, visit our website: http://www.nyam.org/.
The New York Academy of Medicine is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Mission
The New York Academy of Medicine advances the health of people in cities. An independent organization since 1847, NYAM addresses the health challenges facing the world's urban populations through interdisciplinary approaches to policy leadership, education, community engagement and innovative research.
Drawing on the expertise of diverse partners worldwide and more than 2,000 elected Fellows from across the professions, our current priorities are
Duties and Responsibilities:
Must be customer service oriented, capable of following directions and able to work with limited supervision. Should be able to manage multiple tasks, lift a minimum of 50lbs and be able to stand for extended periods of time. Two years of previous housekeeping, facilities and maintenance experience in an events-oriented not-for-profit space preferred. Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Basic computer literacy. Must be able to acquire FDNY certificates of fitness required for use in the building (F-94, S-95, etc.)
Education:
High School Diploma
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills and Abilities
Strong conceptual, technical and interpersonal skills required. Demonstration of progressively responsible positions and a track record of success desired. Excellent analytical and communications skills are required for this position.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
The New York Academy of Medicine advances the health of people in cities. An independent organization since 1847, NYAM addresses the health challenges facing the world's urban populations through interdisciplinary approaches to policy leadership, education, community engagement and innovative research.
Drawing on the expertise of diverse partners worldwide and more than 2,000 elected Fellows from across the professions, our current priorities are
- To create environments in cities that support healthy aging
- To strengthen systems that prevent disease and promote the public's health
- To implement interventions that eliminate health disparities
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Complete sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming and other related cleaning tasks for all administrative offices and public spaces in the building and the perimeter sidewalk outside of the building whether it be scheduled or on an on-call basis during events/conferences
- May remove snow and spread salt, as needed
- Cut up boxes and prepare them for recycling
- Provide schedule and/or on-call assistance for any meetings, events, etc.
- Assist with room set-ups and break downs for meetings and event.
- Ability to respond to basic HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) calls through use of a BMS system and local controls (thermostats, etc.)
- Perform basic handyperson tasks (electrical, plumbing, carpentry)
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, which will include a mix of day, evening, weekend and holiday shifts required.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Must be customer service oriented, capable of following directions and able to work with limited supervision. Should be able to manage multiple tasks, lift a minimum of 50lbs and be able to stand for extended periods of time. Two years of previous housekeeping, facilities and maintenance experience in an events-oriented not-for-profit space preferred. Must be able to communicate effectively in English. Basic computer literacy. Must be able to acquire FDNY certificates of fitness required for use in the building (F-94, S-95, etc.)
Education:
High School Diploma
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Other Skills and Abilities
Strong conceptual, technical and interpersonal skills required. Demonstration of progressively responsible positions and a track record of success desired. Excellent analytical and communications skills are required for this position.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
