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.