Maintenance Worker

WOMEN IN NEED INC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

WOMEN IN NEED INC in Brooklyn, NY is seeking a dependable Maintenance Worker to support upkeep, safety, and appearance of our shelter facilities. You will perform routine maintenance, repairs, inspections, and cleaning to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

The role requires basic plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry skills, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and the stamina to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Experience in building maintenance or related work preferred.
• Ability to perform basic plumbing, electrical, painting and carpentry tasks.
• Willingness to work on-site in a shelter environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections throughout the facility and grounds.
• Maintain clean, safe, and welcoming indoor and outdoor spaces, including snow and ice removal.
• Repair furniture, appliances, equipment, doors, locks, and other building components.
• Complete minor plumbing, electrical, painting, and sheetrock repairs.
• Conduct unit inspections and perform preventative maintenance activities.
• Inspect, maintain, and replace smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as needed.
• Assist with seasonal maintenance of heating and air conditioning units.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Building maintenance

Basic repairs

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Locations

Junius
1 Junius Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212, USA

• On-site
• Rate: $17.29 USD per hour
• Maintenance
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MAINT001140

Description

Maintenance Worker

Our Families Matter…Help Create a Safe, Clean, and Welcoming Space!

$17.29/Hour

THE ROLE

Win is seeking a dependable problem solver and hands‑on Maintenance Worker to support the upkeep, safety, and appearance of our shelter facilities. This role is responsible for performing routine maintenance, repairs, inspections, and cleaning activities to ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Perform routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections throughout the facility and grounds.
• Maintain clean, safe, and welcoming indoor and outdoor spaces, including snow and ice removal.
• Repair furniture, appliances, equipment, doors, locks, and other building components.
• Complete minor plumbing, electrical, painting, and sheetrock repairs.
• Conduct unit inspections and perform preventative maintenance activities.
• Inspect, maintain, and replace smoke and carbon monoxide detectors as needed.
• Assist with seasonal maintenance of heating and air conditioning units.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and complete additional duties as assigned.

WHO YOU WILL BE

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience performing building maintenance, repairs, custodial services, or related work preferred.
• Ability to perform basic plumbing, electrical, painting, and carpentry repairs.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs throughout the workday.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Ability to work safely with cleaning products, maintenance materials, and other hazardous substances while using proper protective equipment.
• Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varied weather conditions.

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.