Job Description

Who We Are:  CAMBA is a community of staff, volunteers, clients, donors, neighbors and partners who work together to build an inclusive New York City, where all children and adults have access to the resources and supports, they need to thrive.  We take a comprehensive approach by offering more than 180 integrated programs in: Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Job Training & Employment Support Services, Health, Housing, and Legal Services. We reach almost 80,000 individuals and families, including almost 13,000 youth. CAMBA serves a diverse cross section of New Yorkers from new mothers in Brownsville to job seekers in the Rockaways. More than half of our clients are immigrants and refugees from around the globe. Over 85% of our families are living in poverty, reflecting the challenges faced by nearly 1.7 million New Yorkers today.

CAMBA operates 6 single adult shelters and 6 family shelters and one drop in center. Each shelter offers clients a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug-free facility.  Homeless (often mentally-ill and substance-abusing) men and women are provided with comprehensive services to stabilize their condition in order to successfully transition into to permanent and/or supported housing.

CAMBA’s Park Avenue Residence is funded by New York City Department of Homeless Services and offers families a supportive, structured therapeutic, safe, and drug-free facility.  It provides comprehensive case management services to 63 families who are in a transitional residence program for homeless families. 

 

Position: Driver

Reports To: Director of Security & Operations

Location: 4607 Park Avenue Bronx, NY 10458

What The Driver Does:

• Identify and document all maintenance issues on the work order form.
• Immediately report maintenance equipment issues (i.e., inoperable, missing, etc.)
• Always comply with all maintenance regulatory requirements.
• Utilize appropriate safety standards (i.e., wear safety goggles, masks, and appropriate attire) and display safety signs when performing tasks.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, window blinds, and draperies.
• Clean and sanitize toilets, sinks, tubs, showers, shower fixtures, including walls, floors, curtains, stalls, and mirrors.
• Replace light bulbs, fixtures, light covers, electrical outlet covers, and ballasts as needed.
• Dust and/or wipe furniture, equipment, and ceiling fans.
• Separate and transport trash, recyclables, and waste to the disposal area and consolidate for pickup.
• Respond to and prepare for inclement weather (i.e., prepare sandbags, tie down loose outdoor items, remove snow and/or ice from the sidewalks, driveways, stairs, etc.).
• Clean storm drains and gutters to ensure proper drainage.
• Polish metalwork, including lighting fixtures.
• Replenish bathroom supplies, including toilet tissue, paper towels, and hand soap.
• Wash walls, ceiling, woodwork, windows, sills, door panels, heating and cooling vents, and air conditioner filters.
• Plaster and paint the interiors of buildings.
• Replace door handles or locks as needed.
• Remove graffiti from interior and exterior surfaces.
• Replace cracked or missing floor tiles, wall tiles, and ceiling tiles as necessary.
• Perform a daily pre-trip vehicle inspection before the first trip of the day.
• Immediately report vehicles and/or equipment that are inoperable, missing, or improperly utilized.
• Complete vehicle travel log for all trips.
• Assist passengers needing assistance to enter and/or exit the vehicle.
• Always keep the vehicle clean and/or free of litter.
• May make minor plumbing and electrical repairs.
• May escort clients to appointments.

Minimum Education/Experience Required:

• Sufficient education and technical expertise to comprehend written and oral instructions (work orders); to accomplish maintenance tasks; and to document accomplished tasks.
• Must have Valid New York State Driver’s License and Excellent driving history

Other Requirements:

• Must remain insurable based on CAMBA’s point system throughout the duration of employment.
• If required to drive 15 passenger van, must score at least 80% on computerized 15 passenger van improvement test every year.
• Acknowledge review of CAMBA’s Transportation Policy
• May be required to become First Aid/CPR certified.
• May be required to become certified in overdose prevention.
• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Must sign NYC DOH/MH attestation stating that candidate has not been the subject of a founded child abuse report.
• One (1) year of relevant experience
• Must take Refresher Computerized Defensive Driver Classes every 3 years
• To accomplish maintenance tasks; and to document accomplished tasks.
• Bilingual (Preferred)

Compensation : $18.50 hourly
When salary ranges are listed, the range would represent the low and high end for the applicable position & program. The salary offered would be based on various factors unique to each program and candidate. This includes but is not limited to experience, education, budget and/or program size, internal equity, skills and other factors that may be required for the position and organization.

Status: Full-time (35 hours per week) (Monday-Friday 8AM-4PM)
Benefits : CAMBA offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with employer match, paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick time), and paid holidays.

 

CAMBA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace. People of color, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are encouraged to apply. We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, socio-economic status, marital or veteran status, pregnancy status or sexual orientation.

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