Maintenance Associate

The Bowery Mission; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,582 - 35,012; Full time

Job summary

The Bowery Mission in New York is seeking a dedicated Facilities Maintenance worker to ensure operational excellence. This hands-on role requires 2+ years of facilities experience and a commitment to the organization's mission. Responsibilities include maintaining assigned areas, performing preventative maintenance, and assisting in event setup. Candidates should have a high school diploma and be able to lift up to 50 pounds. The position offers a salary of $21.63 per hour and requires flexible working hours, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• 2+ years Facilities experience required.
• Embrace the organization’s Statement of Faith.

Responsibilities

• Conduct physical reviews of assigned areas.
• Perform preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace.
• Assist in event set-up and provide excellent service.
• Communicate maintenance and supply needs.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Physical review skills

Preventative maintenance

Organizational skills

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Bowery Mission is a Christian, faith-based organization committed since the 1870s to serving people experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. The Bowery Mission meets essential needs and creates transformative communities with men, women, children, and families in New York so that we can together overcome homelessness and poverty and flourish.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide ongoing physical review of assigned areas (including roof and sidewalks).
• Perform tasks to maintain essential systems, such as preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment, completing assigned checklists, minor plumbing repairs, and responding to work orders.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace. Responsible for provided tools, materials, etc., and keeping them available for use.
• Assist Facility staff and other teams to provide excellent service, including physically assisting with event/space set-up and helping during events.
• Note and communicate maintenance and supply needs throughout assigned areas.
• Duties include reaching, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Schedule

Tuesday-Saturday: 9:00am-5:30pm. Requires availability for days, nights, evenings, weekends, and holiday work hours as assigned.

Requirements

• Embrace's the organization’s Statement of Faith.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years Facilities experience.

Preferred

• Preventative maintenance practices. Safety training/certificate.
• Understanding of shelter operations.
• Driver’s license preferred.
• F80 (fire safety, guard certificate); NCI Certification; OSHA Certification.

Salary: $21.63