Maintenance Worker

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

25 days paid time off

Retirement account with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Daily pay

Job summary

Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Worker to keep buildings in top shape in Richmond Hill, Queens. You will perform repairs across plumbing, electrical, HVAC and carpentry, respond to tickets, and coordinate with licensed professionals on larger projects.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of hands-on maintenance experience, a high school diploma, and the ability to work independently while following safety guidelines. Competitive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years of hands-on maintenance or trade experience.
• Ability to handle common plumbing issues like clogs and fixture replacements.
• Comfort with simple electrical tasks like changing switches and outlets.
• Experience with basic carpentry, drywall patching, and door/lock installation.
• Able to monitor HVAC systems and troubleshoot thermostat issues.
• Good problem‑solving skills and able to work independently.
• Must follow safety and confidentiality guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Complete everyday building repairs, including drywall patching, flooring, doors and locks.
• Handle basic plumbing tasks such as replacing fixtures and unclogs.
• Do light carpentry like hanging sheetrock and repair of drop ceilings.
• Perform basic electrical work and coordinate with licensed electricians for larger repairs.
• Monitor HVAC systems, change filters, troubleshoot thermostats.
• Respond to maintenance tickets and escalate when needed.
• Assist licensed electricians, plumbers, HVAC techs and contractors on larger projects.
• Keep tools, supplies, and work areas clean and organized.
• Assist with snow removal and seasonal tasks.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and well-functioning facility for staff and clients.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Worker

Samaritan Daytop Village operates over 60 facilities across NYC, Westchester, Long Island, and the Hudson Valley, providing a wide range of human services to more than 38,000 New Yorkers annually. The Maintenance Worker keeps the building facilities in good working order by performing basic repairs, checking equipment, handling small fixes in areas like plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry, and helping with snow removal when needed. Candidates should have general building maintenance skills and hands‑on experienceindependently making regular day-to-day repairs preferably within a residential facility.

Responsibilities

• Complete everyday building repairs, including patching drywall, fixing flooring (including VCT), hanging doors, and installing or replacing locks Handle basic plumbing tasks such as replacing fixtures, and clearing clogs and backups
• Do light carpentry such as hanging sheetrock, and repairing or installing drop ceilings
• Perform basic electrical work like replacing switches and outlets, and coordinate with licensedelectriciansfor larger repairs and projects as needed
• Monitor HVAC systems, change filters, troubleshoot thermostats, and coordinate with HVAC vendors when needed
• Respond to maintenance tickets, completing tasks directly or escalating to contractors whenrequired
• Assistlicensed electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians, and other contractors by preparing work areas, coordinating access, and supporting larger repairs and projects
• Keep tools, supplies, and work areas clean and organized
• Assistwith snow removal and other seasonal tasks
• Helpmaintaina safe, clean, and well‑functioning facility for staff and clients

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2-3 years of hands-on maintenance or trade experience
• Ability to handle common plumbing issues like clogs and fixture replacements
• Comfort with simple electrical tasks like changing switches and outlets
• Experience with basic carpentry, drywall patching, and door/lock installation
• Able tomonitorHVAC systems andtroubleshoot thermostat issues
• Ability towork withother contractorseffectively to ensure completion of work within thefacilityon larger repairs or projects
• Good problem‑solving skills and able to work independently
• Able to follow safety and confidentiality guidelines
• Must have a valid F-80 transitional, and S-95 based on the type of alarm system in the building
• Flexibility to assist at other facilities as needed.

This is a full-time non-exempt role with an hourly rate of $27.47 (annualized at 35 hours a week to $50,000) with a full benefits package.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 25 days of paid time off
• access to a retirement account with an employer match
• tuition reimbursement
• daily pay

This role is located in Richmond Hill, Queens and has a schedule of Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.

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