Maintenance/Handyman

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403B retirement plan

Sick leave

Vacation PTO

Health insurance

Job summary

Ohel Children's Home and Family Services in New York seeks a responsible maintenance specialist to keep residential facilities clean, safe, functional, and well maintained. You will handle general repairs, sanitation, waste disposal, and day-to-day upkeep across multiple sites.

This full-time role requires independent work, initiative, timely responses to repair requests, and valid NY or NJ driver's license with own vehicle; willingness to drive agency van as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in residential maintenance or a related field.
• Experience in carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, painting, and plastering is preferred.
• Able to work independently, take initiative, identify maintenance needs.
• Respond to repair and upkeep requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• Valid NY or NJ driver’s license and own vehicle required for daily work.
• Ability and willingness to drive an agency van as needed.

Responsibilities

• General repairs and upkeep of residential facilities.
• Sanitation and waste disposal to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Respond to repair requests promptly and professionally.
• Operate and drive agency van as required.

Skills

Residential maintenance

Carpentry

Electrical work

Plumbing

Painting

Plastering

Independent worker

Timely repair response

Job description

We are seeking a responsible individual with hands-on experience in residential maintenance and general building upkeep to ensure residential facilities remain clean, safe, functional, and well maintained. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling a variety of routine maintenance tasks including general repairs, sanitation and waste disposal, and day-to-day upkeep.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in residential maintenance or a related field
• Experience in carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, painting, and plastering is preferred.
• Able to work independently, take initiative, identify maintenance needs
• Respond to repair and upkeep requests in a timely and professional manner
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Valid NY or NJ driver’s license and own vehicle required for daily work
• Ability and willingness to drive an agency van as needed

Position includes a competitive benefits package that includes a 403B retirement plan, sick and vacation paid time off (PTO) and health insurance. Eligibility for all benefits is based on hours worked, employment classification, and fulfillment of applicable waiting periods and plan requirements. This full-time opportunity involves working at multiple residential locations throughout Boro Park and Flatbush.

Salary: $24.00 per hour

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