Maintenance Supervisor

HELP USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HELP USA is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for our Brooklyn shelter to oversee the maintenance team, assign tasks, and ensure progress. You will train porters to meet our high-quality standards and keep the facility in top condition.

You will inspect systems, perform repairs, respond to emergencies on a 24-hour call, ensure OSHA compliance, and manage inventories to maintain a safe, welcoming environment for residents.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or equivalent experience and skills.
• 3+ years as Maintenance Mechanic or 2+ years as Assistant Supervisor for Maintenance.
• Basic understanding of electrical wiring, boiler mechanics and plumbing.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; US driver's license is a plus.
• On-call 24 hours for emergencies.
• Computer literacy with Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance staff, assigning and coordinating their work and following up on progress.
• Train Porters at the facility to meet our high-quality standards.
• Visually inspect the physical plant systems and report abnormalities.
• Make repairs as needed and be on 24-hour call for emergencies.
• Adhere to strict OSHA compliance.
• Inventory and dispense materials and supplies.

Job description

At HELP USA's new family shelter located in Brooklyn, New York, we take great pride in providing our residents with a clean and well-maintained living space that feels as much like home as possible. We can only do this with a great maintenance team. As Maintenance Supervisor for the facility, you’ll oversee the maintenance staff, assigning and coordinating their work and following up on their progress.Training the Porters at your facility to meet our high-quality standards.Visually inspecting the physical plant systems and reporting abnormalities.Making repairs as needed and being on 24-hour call for emergencies.Adhering to strict OSHA compliance.Inventorying and dispensing materials and supplies.High School Diploma or equivalent OR equivalent experience and skills.Minimum of three years’ experience as a Maintenance Mechanic or two years’ experience as an Assistant Supervisor for Maintenance.Basic understanding of and experience with electrical wiring, boiler mechanics, and plumbing.Strong organizational and administrative skills.Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.A valid US driver’s license is a plus.Computer literacy with Microsoft applications is a plus.