Facilities & Safety Technician (Residential Buildings)

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc.; Brooklyn (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Savings with Agency Match

Transit

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified

Training Series

Job summary

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join the on-site maintenance team responsible for safe, affordable housing across buildings managed by POP Management, the housing office of the agency.

You will perform skilled maintenance across mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and other critical building components. The role requires FDNY certificates within 6 months and may involve travel across the five boroughs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree preferred, may be waived for 5 years demonstrated experience.
• FDNY Certificate of Fitness requirements within 6 months of hire.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Russian).
• Ability to use basic tools and operate machinery (plumbing snake, leaf blower, etc.).
• Ability to engage crises de-escalation and maintain composure.
• Flexible schedule, evening/weekend/holiday coverage as needed.
• Respond to 24-hour emergency phone.
• Travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed.
• Frequently lifts and moves up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical, HVAC, and other systems.
• Implement general and preventative maintenance across portfolio.
• Schedule and manage formal preventative maintenance programs.
• Provide onsite support to meet building needs and inspections.
• Train and supervise maintenance staff as requested.
• Inspect critical building systems regularly and document findings.
• Coordinate with field, central office staff, and vendors to ensure service delivery.
• Support field staff for inspections and maintenance projects.
• Collaborate to maintain a safe, healthy living environment for residents.
• Respond to 24-hour facility emergencies per agency procedures.
• Supervise maintenance staff with Regional Property Manager oversight.
• Conduct building tours and represent agency best practices.
• Attend trainings and staff meetings; provide back-up coverage as needed.

Education

Bachelor degree preferred

FDNY Certificates of Fitness

Bilingual preferred

Tool use and machinery operation

Crisis de-escalation

Flexible schedule availability

Emergency response by phone

Ability to travel within five boroughs

Lifts up to 60 pounds

Tools

General maintenance tools

Job description

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Inc. is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Technician to join the on-site maintenance team responsible for safe, affordable housing across buildings managed by POP Management, the housing office of the agency.

You will perform skilled maintenance across mechanical, electrical, HVAC systems and other critical building components. The role requires FDNY certificates within 6 months and may involve travel across the five boroughs.