Maintenance Technician

Volunteers of America Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

Prescription Coverage

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off (including a Paid Birthday Holiday)

Job summary

Volunteers of America Greater New York is seeking a Maintenance Technician to manage cleaning and maintenance duties in a residential housing shelter. The role involves both indoor and outdoor tasks and requires adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED and at least 1 year of custodial or maintenance experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, life insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1 year custodial and/or maintenance experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean all areas and dispose of garbage according to schedule.
• Provide general interior and exterior maintenance.
• Maintain the facility landscape and perimeter.
• Complete work orders in a timely manner.
• Transport deliveries and maintain equipment.
• Assist in inventory control.
• Provide back-up in emergencies.

Skills

Good communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the building and grounds and performing minor repairs. The employee will primarily work in a residential housing shelter environment. Responsibilities include both indoor and outdoor tasks, and the environment may be fast‑paced and require adaptability to changing situations.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 1 year custodial and/or maintenance experience.
• Good communication skills.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Clean all areas and dispose of garbage in accordance with the facility schedule.
2. Provide general interior and exterior maintenance (e.g., floor stripping, power washing, plaster or sheetrock repairs, painting, lightbulb changing).
3. Maintain the facility landscape and perimeter (e.g., lawn mowing, shrub trimming, snow removal, debris removal).
4. Complete work orders in a timely manner.
5. Accept and transport deliveries of supplies, furniture, and other program materials; assemble furniture and equipment and maintain them in working condition.
6. Assist in inventory control.
7. Be available and provide back‑up in emergency situations.

Physical Demands

This position is physically active and requires regular mobility. The employee is frequently required to talk, hear, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and crouch throughout the day. The role also requires the ability to lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Prescription Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off (including a Paid Birthday Holiday)

VOA‑Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.