Maintenance Worker I

Volunteers of America-Greater New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; 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 hiring a Maintenance Worker I responsible for cleaning the building and grounds as well as performing minor repairs. The role is vital for maintaining a safe and welcoming environment at the Cromwell Avenue Safe Haven facility.

The ideal candidate should have a High School Diploma or GED and be ready to engage actively in cleaning tasks and supporting emergency safety situations. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, life insurance, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean areas and dispose of garbage in accordance with the facility schedule.
• Complete work orders.
• Accept and transport deliveries of supplies, furniture, and other program materials.
• Assist in inventory control.
• Provide back up in emergency safety situations.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Organization

Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti‑poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission‑driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

Position

Maintenance Worker I

The Maintenance Worker I is responsible for cleaning of the building and grounds and some minor repairs.

Facility

Cromwell Avenue Safe Haven is a facility that provides temporary housing, nutritious meals, clean clothing, counseling groups and case management services to formerly homeless men. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/housing

Location

Bronx, NY 10452

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean areas and dispose of garbage in accordance with the facility schedule.
• Complete work orders.
• Accept and transport deliveries of supplies, furniture, and other program materials.
• Assist in inventory control.
• Provide back up in emergency safety situations.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 po

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.