Facilities Maintenance

Americas Society is a leading not-for-profit organization whose mission is to foster an understanding of the contemporary political, social, and economic issues confronting Latin America, the Caribbean, and Canada, and to increase public awareness and appreciation of the diverse cultural heritage of the Americas and the important of the in-American relationship.

Council of the Americas is the premier business organization whose member share a common commitment to economic and social development, open markets, the rule of law, and democracy throughout the Western Hemisphere.

Facilities Maintenance position

We are currently seeking an experience individual to join our Facilities Maintenance team. Responsible for the set-up, breakdown and security for events and progrmas and for cleaning and maintaining our landmark building in New York City.

Responsibilities:

• Program Activity:

Set-up and breakdown for programs in preparation for conference, meeting, and events - inccluding tables, chairs, podium, and heavy lifiting of platforms.

Provide other progrmas support- security (when needed) and clean-up before, aftwer and during an event.

• General Building Maintenance:

Maintain and clean all spaces throughout the building.

Maintain and clean exterior sidewalks, enterance, rear yard, and surronding areas.

Snow removal of sidewalks during winter months.

Responsible for opening and closing of the building and security systems.

Maintenance and repairs of the building. Ensuring that the building is in a state of good repair, and that any emergencies and conditions are addressed and reported immediately.

Maintenance and cleaning of roof, balcony and basement drains.

Ensuring that all building systems, including HVAC, security, elevator fire systems and other mechanical systems are in good working order, services and maintained.

Set-up offices including moving boxes, furniture, filing cabnets, etc.

Assembling office furniture, painting and other repairs as required.

Moving boxes, equipment,and furniture as needed.

Restocking of supplies.

Internal and external deliveries.

Trash and recycling removal.

Other maintenance duties.

• Front Desk:

Providing relief receptionists as needed.

• Other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• At least 3 years prior work experience in building maintenance.
• Maintenance and building trades knowledge and experience a plus.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Must be familiar and be able to operate exterior lift and other building equipment.
• High School diploma and certificate3 program and/or additional skill preferred.
• Ability to manage muitiple task throughout the workday and work independently, Strong interpersonal skills.
• Bi-lingual and fluncy in Spanish a plus.
• This is a full time Position with a work schdule of 1pm to 10pm and overtime as needed.
• The salary range for this position is $45.-$50k.

In addition, Americas Society/Council of the Americas offers outstanding benefits including an excellent medical and dental plan, vacation, and generous 401 (k) retirement plan.

Americas Society/Council of the Americas is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital staus, sexual orientation, or citizenship status.

To Apply: Please email Claribel Colon at ccolon@as-coa.org with the subject line "AS?COA Facility Maintenance Position 2023" and include cover letter and resume.

NO PHONE CALL PLEASE.

Please note that only those candidates selected for the interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Evenings as needed
• Evening shift
• Rotating weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $50,000