Maintenance Assistant

Position: Part Time Maintenance Assistant 

Who we are:  The Police Athletic League (PAL) of New York City is an independent youth development nonprofit organization and has been a vibrant and vital institution, serving as an effective, critical bridge between police and communities across all five boroughs of the City since 1914. PAL operates diverse programs for children as young as 2 years old to young adults. Programs include Head Start, after-school programs and summer day camps for elementary, middle and high school youth, and summer Playstreets. PAL also runs evening teen centers and college readiness programs, youth employment, and juvenile justice programs. Staying true to PAL’s roots, a cornerstone of our youth development strategy includes offering competitive and recreational sports for children of all ages.  At PAL, we’re devoted to empowering communities and building the best places to work, and that goes for our own teams too. 

Position Summary: 

The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for maintenance tasks in the building and external property. 

The Maintenance Assistant will report to the Center Director 

What you’ll do:  

• Carry out maintenance and repairs in the building and exterior property.

• Present ideas and suggestions for improving the management and maintenance of the property as often as possible. When presenting a problem or offering constructive criticism, also present an alternative solution.

• Build positive relationships with youth and adults and serve as a role model with respect to demeanor, communication and behavior.

• Ensure that all program areas are safe and clean, and put away related equipment and supplies.

Additional Responsibilities

• Be alert to potential facility, equipment and maintenance personnel related problems, and provide verbal or written reports when indicated to the center director or other managerial personnel.

• As assigned by the center director, or when deemed necessary, call/attend meetings with staff or volunteers to assist in the proper collective maintenance of the facility.

• Interact with and maintain a formal relationship with staff and volunteers to keep lines of communication open to enable you to better understand and manage program/property needs.

• Perform other facility maintenance duties as assigned by the maintenance supervisor, program coordinator, and center director.

Who you are/What you bring:  

• A minimum of a high or vocational school diploma or G.E.D. Certifications in property maintenance or trades preferred.

• A minimum of three years professional paid work experience in a building maintenance, electrical work, plumbing, etc

Demonstrated skills and competency in facility maintenance and repairs, construction, and moderate plumbing and electrical work.

• Ability to assess, troubleshoot and clearly communicate facility related problems.

• Good communication skills, both oral and written. Ability to speak professionally to staff, members, parents, groups and community residents.

• Familiarity with office protocols involving dress, demeanor, record keeping, confidentiality, staff meetings, visitors, and employee use of supplies and equipment.

Compensation: $17.00 Per Hour 

Hours & Days: Monday-Friday 6:00PM-9:30PM

Location: Polo Grounds Cornerstone — Police Athletic League, Inc.

Start Date: August 15th 2024: This date is Tentative 

At the Police Athletic League, we seek people who are talented, creative and passionate to help create a more inclusive city and better futures for our youth. We’re devoted to empowering communities and building the best places to work, and that goes for our own teams too. 

The Police Athletic League is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected characteristic including, but not limited to, an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy 

Employment with PAL is contingent upon successful completion of all the Agency’s lawful pre-employment checks, which may include a background check.