Maintenance Technician, Shelter & Community Properties

Center for Hope & Safety; Rochelle Park (NJ); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Center for Hope and Safety in Bergen County, NJ seeks a Maintenance Worker to support the Property Manager across six sites. You will perform repairs, landscaping, snow removal, and routine upkeep to ensure safe, welcoming facilities for survivors and children.

The role requires a HS diploma or higher, at least 1 year of maintenance experience, and a valid driver’s license. You will join a mission-driven team committed to safety and equity.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma required; higher degree preferred.
• Minimum 1 year maintenance experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct monthly maintenance reviews at emergency shelter and transitional houses.
• Daily cleanup of shelter property including entrances and playground.
• Remove office garbage and manage recycling pickups.
• Maintain property/landscape and snow removal as needed.
• Provide maintenance assistance and repair work at all transitional houses.
• Assist with furniture and equipment inventory and move/adjust as needed.
• Complete repairs and painting; coordinate with carpenters for complex tasks.
• Work with repair vendors and contractors when requested.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Self-starter

Confidentiality

Written communication

Verbal communication

Prioritization

Independence

Collaboration

Flexibility

Education

HS Diploma

Higher degree preferred

Job description

Center for Hope and Safety in Bergen County, NJ seeks a Maintenance Worker to support the Property Manager across six sites. You will perform repairs, landscaping, snow removal, and routine upkeep to ensure safe, welcoming facilities for survivors and children.

The role requires a HS diploma or higher, at least 1 year of maintenance experience, and a valid driver’s license. You will join a mission-driven team committed to safety and equity.