Assistant Environmental Manager

Volunteers of America-Greater New York; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Paid Birthday Holiday

Job summary

Volunteers of America–Greater New York is hiring an Assistant Environmental Manager to oversee cleaning, maintenance, and improvements of buildings and grounds in Northern New Jersey. The role includes renovating units, ensuring safety, and supporting program spaces.

Location is Rahway, NJ. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to contribute to impactful community work within a mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED; three years of maintenance or construction experience preferred.
• Valid state driver's license with a safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Clean and repair facilities according to schedule and priority.
• Prepare facility areas for program use and update work orders.
• Accept and transport deliveries of supplies and materials.
• Assist in renovating facilities in the Northern New Jersey service area.
• Support routine site safety inspections and preventive maintenance.
• On-call rotation with facilities team members and emergencies backup.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Valid driver's license

Safe driving record

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Position: Assistant Environmental Manager

The Assistant Environmental Manager is responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the buildings and grounds, including making repairs and improvements. Assists in renovating and turning over units in all Northern New Jersey facilities and programs.

Location: Rahway, NJ 07065

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED with three years of maintenance / construction experience preferred.
• This position shall also have a valid state driver’s license with a safe driving record that meets agency procedures.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Clean and repair facilities in accordance with the schedule and priority level.
• Assist in preparing facilities areas for appropriate program use.
• Complete and update work orders that are assigned to you by your supervisor.
• Accept and transport deliveries of supplies, furniture, and other program materials.
• Assist in renovating facilities throughout the Northern New Jersey service area.
• Assist in routine site safety inspections and preventive maintenance, which may include heating, refrigeration, boilers, plumbing units, equipment and fixtures and carpentry.
• You will be on a rotating on-call schedule and rotate will other facilities team members.
• Provide back up in emergency safety situations.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!

To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/our-staff-and-culture/

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.