Maintenance Worker - Wanda Patterson Womens' Residence

Bowery Residents' Committee; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization committed to supporting New Yorkers experiencing homelessness as a Maintenance Worker. You'll maintain the facility’s cleanliness, perform various repairs, and ensure a safe environment. This full-time role requires hands-on skills in building maintenance and offers a supportive workplace with benefits.

Benefits

Health insurance

Generous vacation and paid time off

403(b) pension plan with matching benefit

Tuition assistance and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in building maintenance and/or building trades.
• Ability to lift/carry objects weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Communication in English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and make repairs involving carpentry, plumbing, and electrical skills.
• Be on call for emergencies and participate in fire drills.
• Receive and store deliveries of maintenance supplies.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Electrical

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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Duties/Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness of interior and exterior of facility. Make repairs requiring skills such as carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical. 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 and related duties as assigned.

Duties/Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness of interior and exterior of facility. Make repairs requiring skills such as carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical. 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 and related duties as assigned.

Hours

Full-time 37.5 hours per week

• Sunday-Thursday 7am-3:30pm
  
  

Qualifications

Three years of experience in building maintenance and/or building trades. Work experience in one or more standard trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical or combination of training from an accredited trade school and experience. Ability to read and follow instructions. Work efficiently as part of a team and/or independently. Must be able to frequently lift/carry objects weighing up to 70 lbs. Must be able to walk, stoop, bend, crouch, sit, kneel, climb and crawl. High School Diploma or GED Preferred. Ability to communicate in English. Fire Safety Director Certificate is 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.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Civic and Social Organizations

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