Maintenance Specialist

bowery; Bushkill Township (PA); On-site; USD 27,813 - 33,117; Full time

Job summary

Bowery is seeking a Maintenance Specialist to join their Operations team. This role includes performing maintenance across various systems including HVAC and plumbing, ensuring the facilities are well-maintained for staff and clients. The ideal candidate has a BA/BS or equivalent experience, along with 4+ years in the field.

The Maintenance Specialist will lead maintenance functions, coordinate vendor relations, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Work hours include days, nights, and weekends as required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' field-specific training and experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform maintenance tasks.
• Embrace the organization’s Statement of Faith.

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and carpentry tasks.
• Serve as team lead on maintenance and housekeeping functions.
• Coordinate vendor support and monitor invoices.
• Ensure compliance with building inspections and safety protocols.

Skills

Plumbing skills

Electrical skills

Carpentry skills

Mechanical skills

Knowledge of MS Office Suite

Education

BA/BS or equivalent education and experience

Tools

Office technology

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 community with men, women, children, and families in New York so that we can together overcome homelessness and poverty and flourish.

As a key member of the Operations team, the Maintenance Specialist is responsible for assisting and performing all facility maintenance and repair needs. Coordinate, monitor, and provide daily Facilities operations to ensure buildings and grounds are in good working order to meet the needs of staff, clients, residents, and guests. Facilitate timely and quality maintenance/repair and improvements related to facilities, including but not limited to: HVAC, security/alarm systems, plumbing, electrical carpentry, furniture, appliances, and kitchen equipment. Work with campus staff, program directors and outside contractors to ensure good housekeeping and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Perform plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and carpentry tasks to meet planned goals.
• As needed, serve as team lead on maintenance and housekeeping functions and train/mentor team on basic and more complex skills.
• Provide vendor coordination with campus staff, including but not limited to advising on maintenance required and obtaining quotes for approval and scheduling.
• Provide general support to supervisor as needed with special projects.
• As needed, assist with monitoring invoices and billing processes, work-order tracking, and vendor follow‑up and variety of reports.
• Maintain detailed list of equipment and ensure information is maintained in software (“In Check”).
• Support fire safety. Must obtain FDNY certification as an F-04 Fire Guard.
• Coordinate the process to keep all buildings complaint – facilitate monthly and annual inspections of emergency lighting, elevators, sprinkler system inspections, etc.
• Communicate safety precautions to employees and others. Plan and implement meetings at each site to instruct and inform the facilities and program staff on the proper emergency procedures to follow, i.e., water shut down, electrical panels, sewage and drain issues, etc.

Schedule

7:00am-3:30pm (Requires availability for days, nights, evenings, weekends, and holiday work hours as assigned).

Requirements

• Embrace the organization’s Statement of Faith.
• BA/BS or equivalent education and experience.
• 4+ years’ field-specific training and experience.
• Duties include reaching, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of Office technology, including MS Office Suite.

Preferred

• Driver's license.
• F04 (fire safety, guard certificate).
• NCI Certification.
• OSHA Certification.

Salary commensurate with relevant education & experience: $20.19-$24.04