General Maintenance Technician - Alper JCC Miami

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Moderate-term on-the-job training

• Knowledge of tools,
• Basic working knowledge of electric- switches, outlets, controls, ballasts, etc.
• Basic working knowledge of plumbing- faucets, values, drain pipes, toilets, sinks, etc.
• Drywall- patching and painting
• Ceiling tile work
• Ability to operate pressure cleaner and similar equipment
• Ability to maintain a safe work environment and keep workspaces tidy and clean
• All general maintenance items as assigned

• Painting
• Basic mechanical and handy person skills.
• May be asked to cover in other departments around the campus as needed.
• The ability to lift, set up, takedown, stack, and move carts of tables and chairs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Requires contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise)
• Requires face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams
• Requires telephone conversations
• Speaking to others to convey information effectively.
• Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate.
• Ability to speak, and communicate effectively in English; includes the ability to read directions, and understand verbal instructions
• The ability to speak other languages is a plus.

• The position of General Maintenance Associate requires flexibility in schedule. 
• Evening and weekend hours will be required.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds,
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work in bent, twisted or awkward work posture and stand for more than two hours in a row.
• Must be able to lift, bend, and/or reach, including with outstretched arms and overhead.
• Must be able to use hands to lift and clean items; reach with hands and arms: and talk and hear.
• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Do repetitive movements with hands and/or wrists.
• Standing or walking for long periods of time.
• Must be able to bend, twist, squat, and/or work in other awkward work positions.
• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel/crouch, and crawl.
• Must be able to use, carry, and work on ladders.
• Must be able to use, move, and work on lifts.

• Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions
• Requires working in cramped workspaces and getting into awkward positions
• It May require working with noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable
• The ability to walk distances and be on your feet for multiple hours at a time
• Requires working outdoors in non-controlled environmental conditions
• Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions
• Job tasks are performed in close physical proximity to other people

Located in sunny, beautiful Miami, FL, the sprawling Alper JCC Miami on The Jay Morton-Levinthal Campus lies in the heart of the suburb of Kendall. Convenient and accessible, our Center provides many opportunities for the Jewish community and all south Miami-Dade County residents to enjoy recreational, educational, cultural and social activities.We offer our members and guests the chance to meet and connect with individuals and families from all over. For fitness enthusiasts, our Fitness Center is a great place to play racquetball, train with a friend in the gym, play tennis or swim in our chilled/heated 25 yard outdoor swimming pool. Our Youth and Adult Building, home to a wide selection of adult programs and our children's department offers the young and young at heart a place to gather and socialize. Also, our Sablotsky Cultural Arts Center hosts visual arts exhibits and performance or all ages and focuses on bringing renowned Jewish artists, authors, and entertainers for the community to enjoy!