Maintenance Worker - MAP

Bowery Residents' Committee; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental plans

Paid vacation and holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance and training

FSAs for healthcare/transit/childcare

Job summary

Bowery Residents' Committee is seeking a maintenance professional to uphold facility cleanliness and perform repairs across carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical work. The role includes preventative systems maintenance, managing deliveries, and assisting with moving goods as needed.

The candidate should have at least three years of building maintenance experience, English communication ability, and preferred bilingual English/Spanish skills.

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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain interior and exterior cleanliness of the facility.
• Perform carpentry, painting, plumbing and some electrical repairs.
• Provide preventative maintenance for 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 and participate in fire safety activities.
• Related duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Trades experience

English communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Vaccination preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

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, 35 hours per week

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. BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace: we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs. 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.

Program Description

The Metropolitan Apartment Program (MAP) is a transitional housing program targeting formerly homeless clients who are either mentally ill or dually diagnosed as mentally ill and chemically addicted. Funded by the NYS Office of Mental Health and Medicaid, MAP comprises apartments in Manhattan and the Bronx for 87 clients who can function and thrive in a more independent living environment than a traditional community residence. The mission of MAP is to provide a safe and supportive environment where residents partake of rehabilitation interventions that will assist them in the attainment of their work, social and community living goals. A variety of services are available, including case management, substance abuse groups, money management, daily skills training and recreational activities.

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.