Facilities Maintenance Technician - Trades & Fire Safety

Bowery Residents' Committee; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

403(b) plan with match

Tuition assistance

FSAs

Job summary

BOWERY RESIDENTS' COMMITTEE in New York, NY, is seeking a full-time Maintenance/Facilities Technician to oversee cleaning, repairs, and preventive upkeep. You will support heating/cooling systems, manage deliveries, and assist in safety duties within a community-focused nonprofit environment.

The role requires hands-on skills in carpentry, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical work, plus reliable English communication. Schedule includes weekend on-call coverage and emergency responsiveness.

Qualifications

• Three years experience in building maintenance; experience in the trades is required.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of interior and exterior of facility.
• Make repairs such as carpentry, painting, plumbing and some electrical.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance of heating/cooling and domestic water systems.
• Receive and store deliveries of maintenance/office supplies.
• Lifting of boxes and moving furniture as needed.
• On call for emergencies, which may require early and/or late hours.
• Be a member of the fire safety team.
• Participate in fire drills.
• Related duties as assigned.

Skills

Building maintenance

English communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Driver's license

Vaccination

Education

HS diploma / GED

Job description

BOWERY RESIDENTS' COMMITTEE in New York, NY, is seeking a full-time Maintenance/Facilities Technician to oversee cleaning, repairs, and preventive upkeep. You will support heating/cooling systems, manage deliveries, and assist in safety duties within a community-focused nonprofit environment.

The role requires hands-on skills in carpentry, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical work, plus reliable English communication. Schedule includes weekend on-call coverage and emergency responsiveness.