Assistant Supervisor Mechanic

Help USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HELP USA is seeking an Assistant Supervisor/Mechanic for its women’s shelter in New York, NY. You will oversee the maintenance and repair function and ensure the physical plant is well-maintained, while supervising staff and ensuring OSHA compliance.

Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience in building maintenance, a valid US driver’s license, and knowledge of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus and Microsoft Office skills are beneficial.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent experience.
• Supervisory experience in building trades or maintenance.
• Ability to use tools and equipment used in building maintenance.
• Basic understanding of electrical wiring, boiler mechanics, plumbing, and HVAC; HVAC cert preferred.
• Ability to read diagrams, shop drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Valid US driver’s license is required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft applications is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance staff, assign and coordinate work.
• Identify deficiencies and implement corrective actions.
• Train porters to meet quality standards.
• Make repairs as needed.
• Adhere to OSHA compliance.
• Inventory and dispense materials and supplies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Tools & equipment

Problem-solving

Driver's license

English/Spanish

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

HVAC certification or license

Tools

Building maintenance tools

Job description

Program: HELP Unity| 23 W. 106th Street, NY, NY 10025

What You’ll Do

At HELP USA, we take great pride in providing our residents with a clean and well-maintained living space that feels as much like home as possible. We can only do this with a great maintenance team. As Assistant Supervisor/Mechanic for our women's shelter, you’ll oversee the maintenance and repair function and ensure that the physical plant is well-maintained.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising maintenance staff, assigning and coordinating their work, and following up on their progress.
• Identifying physical plant deficiencies and establishing and implementing corrective action plans for repair or replacement.
• Training the Porters at your facility to meet our high-quality standards.
• Making repairs as needed.
• Adhering to strict OSHA compliance.
• Inventorying and dispensing materials and supplies.

You’re a great fit for this role if you have:

• High School Diploma or equivalent OR equivalent experience and skills.
• Supervisory experience in building trades or building maintenance.
• Ability to use tools and equipment associated with building physical plants.
• Basic understanding of and experience with electrical wiring, boiler mechanics, plumbing, and HVAC systems, with HVAC certification or license preferred.
• Ability to interpret diagrams, shop drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Problem-solving skills.
• A valid US driver’s license is required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft applications is a plus.