Facilities Technician — Build, Repair & Serve with Heart

Catholic Charities of Long Island; Hicksville (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of Long Island is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our facilities team on Long Island. This full-time role focuses on maintaining and improving our sites across Nassau and Suffolk counties, ensuring safety and accessibility for staff and clients.

You will perform electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting tasks, handle basic repairs, and keep accurate work orders. The position requires a HS diploma, NYS driver's license, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school Diploma or GED. Valid NYS Driver’s License.
• 4 years of progressive experience in building maintenance, facilities maintenance, construction, or related field.
• Working knowledge: basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and general repair techniques.
• Proficiency in the safe use of hand tools and power tools
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as well as to walk/stand for full shift, climb ladders, and perform other physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to work outdoors in conditions of extreme heat or cold as needed.
• Positive and effective communication skills for interacting with staff, vendors, clients, and management.
• Basic computer skills for completing records, work orders and required paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the overall condition, safety, and appearance of agency facilities and grounds through routine maintenance, repairs, and general services.
• Perform basic household electrical repairs, installations, and appliance hookups and recognize when a licensed electrician is required by notifying the supervisor.
• Implement routine household plumbing, maintenance, repairs and installations.
• Complete routine carpentry, construction, alteration, repair and maintenance of buildings.
• Paint interior and exterior walls, ceilings, and cabinet work.
• Maintain facility grounds, remove snow from walkways as directed, and perform general services.
• Keep records, complete required paperwork, attend required meetings, and perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical basics

Plumbing basics

Carpentry

Painting

General repairs

Tool proficiency

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High school Diploma or GED

NY State Driver’s License

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Catholic Charities of Long Island is seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our facilities team on Long Island. This full-time role focuses on maintaining and improving our sites across Nassau and Suffolk counties, ensuring safety and accessibility for staff and clients.

You will perform electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and painting tasks, handle basic repairs, and keep accurate work orders. The position requires a HS diploma, NYS driver's license, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.