Maintenance Specialist

sus.com; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

S:US is seeking a maintenance and cleaning professional to oversee quality cleanliness across assigned buildings in a residential program setting. You will perform floor care, bathroom cleaning, trash handling, and light repairs while supporting events and ensuring a safe, presentable environment.

Responsibilities include exterior upkeep, inventory management, and assisting with apartment turnovers. Minimum 1 year in maintenance, a NY driver’s license, and interpersonal skills are preferred;

Qualifications

• At least one year of maintenance & cleaning experience in a large residential or program setting.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills.
• Minimum one year experience working with mentally ill individuals within a residential or scatter-site program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas within the facility, including floors, bathrooms, and trash/recycling areas.
• Carry out minor repairs and building maintenance throughout assigned areas.
• Exterior snow and ice removal and upkeep of grounds and building exterior.
• Assist staff with events by setting up seating areas ensuring safety and cleanliness.
• Maintain maintenance tools and machinery; order supplies and manage biweekly inventory if needed.
• Assist with moving and storing program supplies and furniture as required.

Skills

Maintenance & cleaning experience

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Air conditioner installation

Smoke detector installation

Job description

Min

USD $17.10/Hr.

Max

USD $19.76/Hr.

Position Overview

SCOPE OF ROLE:Provide quality cleanliness oversight to assigned building(s).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas within the facility. This includes but is not limited to: floor care (mopping, sweeping, buffing, stripping and waxing), cleaning bathrooms, emptying trash, separating recyclables, emptying garbage, wiping windows and walls, and cleaning stairways.
• Carry out minor repairs and building maintenance throughout assigned areas of the facility.
• Responsible for exterior snow and ice removal as well as upkeep of the grounds. This includes but is not limited to sidewalk maintenance, maintaining landscaping, and all other aspects of the building exterior.
• Assist Staff with special events by setting the chairs and tables up for use making sure the area is clean and safe for all
• Maintain building maintenance tools and machinery to ensure that all items are in good working condition.
• If Program does not have a superintendent, Responsible for ordering cleaning supplies, paper supplies, lightbulbs, garbage bags, etc. and maintaining biweekly inventory.
• Assist in moving and storing program supplies, office furniture, office equipment, dorm furniture, consumer belongings, and other items in and around the facility when and where appropriate.
• Comply with all SUS Employee Policies, Procedures and Protocols SUS Cooperate Compliance Policies
• Willing to assist when EMERGENCIES arise in the Facility
• Must wear SUS maintenance uniform and must maintain uniform so that it is clean and presentable at the start of each shift.
• Complete other tasks assigned by Director or Superintendent
• Attend staff meetings, group supervision, and trainings as needed.
• Assist with apartment turn over following move outs to prepare apartments for new families, this includes plastering, sanding walls and painting; transporting resident and property to new apartment/unit.
• Assist Super with the maintenance of the building

Qualifications

• At least one year of maintenance & cleaning experience in a large residential or Program setting.
• Must possess good interpersonal skills.
• Minimum one year experience working with mentally ill individuals within a residential or scatter-site program.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish speaking preferred.
• Beneficial for candidate to have experience working within a Supportive Housing setting.
• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one year experience as a repair-person.
• Valid NY State Driver’s License.
• Air conditioner installation, lock and cylinder changes, smoke detector installation, etc.

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement.From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on ourBenefits Pageand see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individualpotentialand continuous quality improvement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equalopportunityand reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use ofservicesanimals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact theLeave [e-mail].

ID

2026-18907

Work Location

In Person