Maintenance Worker - Assessment Center

Bowery Residents' Committee; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

403(b) plan with match

Tuition assistance

FSAs

Job summary

BOWERY RESIDENTS' COMMITTEE in New York, NY, is seeking a full-time Maintenance/Facilities Technician to oversee cleaning, repairs, and preventive upkeep. You will support heating/cooling systems, manage deliveries, and assist in safety duties within a community-focused nonprofit environment.

The role requires hands-on skills in carpentry, painting, plumbing, and minor electrical work, plus reliable English communication. Schedule includes weekend on-call coverage and emergency responsiveness.

Qualifications

• Three years experience in building maintenance; experience in the trades is required.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of interior and exterior of facility.
• Make repairs such as carpentry, painting, plumbing and some electrical.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance of heating/cooling and domestic water systems.
• Receive and store deliveries of maintenance/office supplies.
• Lifting of boxes and moving furniture as needed.
• On call for emergencies, which may require early and/or late hours.
• Be a member of the fire safety team.
• Participate in fire drills.
• Related duties as assigned.

Skills

Building maintenance

English communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Driver's license

Vaccination

Education

HS diploma / GED

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness of interior and exterior of facility. Make repairs such as carpentry, painting, plumbing and some electrical. Responsible for preventative maintenance of heating/cooling and domestic water systems. Receive and store deliveries of maintenance/office supplies. Lifting of boxes and moving furniture as needed. On call for emergencies, which may require early and/or late hours. Be a member of the fire safety team. Participate in fire drills. Related duties as assigned.

Duties & Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness of interior and exterior of facility. Make repairs such as carpentry, painting, plumbing and some electrical. Responsible for preventative maintenance of heating/cooling and domestic water systems. Receive and store deliveries of maintenance/office supplies. Lifting of boxes and moving furniture as needed. On call for emergencies, which may require early and/or late hours. Be a member of the fire safety team. Participate in fire drills. Related duties as assigned.

Hours

Full-time 37.5 hours per week

Sunday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm

Qualifications

Three years experience in building maintenance; experience in the trades is required. High school diploma or GED preferred. Ability to communicate in English. Bilingual - English/Spanish preferred. Valid driver's license preferred.

• Vaccination preferred but not required.

MAKE AN IMPACT

Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity.

Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally.

Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.

Benefits

BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.