Multisite Facilities Maintainer & Troubleshooter

Rising Ground; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Rising Ground is seeking a Maintainer to handle day-to-day upkeep, repairs, and basic maintenance of facilities across multiple NYC and Westchester locations. Under the Facilities Supervisor, you will help ensure buildings, grounds, and equipment are safe, clean, and functioning to support programs.

This role regularly travels between sites, performs routine maintenance tasks, responds to work orders, and supports projects and inspections as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in building maintenance, facilities, or a related trade preferred.
• Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general repair practices.
• Ability to safely use hand tools, power tools, and basic maintenance equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to follow instructions and complete tasks independently.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, colleagues, and program staff.
• Ability and willingness to drive and travel between multiple sites in New York City and Westchester on a regular basis.
• Bilingual preferred - Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repair tasks, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general building repairs at multiple assigned locations.
• Respond to work orders and service tickets assigned by the Facilities Supervisor in a timely, professional manner, including traveling between sites as needed.
• Conduct regular inspections of assigned buildings to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and repair issues, and report findings to the Facilities Supervisor.
• Support the preventive maintenance program by performing scheduled tasks on building systems, equipment, and fixtures.
• Assist in maintaining clean, safe, and orderly mechanical rooms, maintenance areas, and storage spaces, working collaboratively with Porters and other Facilities staff to ensure overall facility readiness and cleanliness.
• Help prepare facilities for inspections, program activities, events, and seasonal needs (e.g., snow removal, seasonal HVAC checks).
• Coordinate with the Facilities Supervisor regarding materials, tools, and supplies needed to complete work at various locations.
• Safely operate agency vehicles to travel between Rising Ground sites in NYC and Westchester.
• Follow all safety procedures, regulations, and agency policies, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Provide on-call or emergency support as needed for urgent maintenance issues at any assigned location.
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Facilities maintenance

Plumbing

Electrical work

Carpentry

Painting

General repairs

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Travel between sites

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Rising Ground is seeking a Maintainer to handle day-to-day upkeep, repairs, and basic maintenance of facilities across multiple NYC and Westchester locations. Under the Facilities Supervisor, you will help ensure buildings, grounds, and equipment are safe, clean, and functioning to support programs.

This role regularly travels between sites, performs routine maintenance tasks, responds to work orders, and supports projects and inspections as needed.