Residential Facilities Maintenance Technician

Bowery Residents Committee (BRC); New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & dental plans

Paid vacation and holidays

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

FSAs

Job summary

BOWERY RESIDENTS COMMITTEE is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Worker to support maintenance, repairs, inspections, and operations across BRC sites. The role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and responsive service to residents and staff.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting, and is comfortable using CMMS for work orders and documentation.

Qualifications

• One year or more of experience in facilities maintenance, building maintenance, property maintenance, construction, building operations, or a related skilled trade.
• Experience performing basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, drywall, and general repair work.
• Knowledge of preventive maintenance programs, work order systems, and building maintenance procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot facility issues and complete repairs independently.
• Familiarity with hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complete preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, and repair work orders.
• Perform routine inspections of HVAC equipment, plumbing systems, electrical systems, lighting, doors, windows, locks and building infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot maintenance issues and perform building repairs to minimize operational disruptions; accelerate timely concerns to leadership, program staff or external vendors when needed.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and work areas in a safe and organized condition.
• Support room turnovers, resident/client move-ins and move-outs, and facility improvement projects.
• Assist with furniture moves, equipment setup, deliveries, and space reconfigurations.
• Monitor common areas, offices, client spaces, restrooms, exterior areas, and grounds to ensure they remain safe, clean and operational.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA requirements, applicable building codes, agency policies, and safety procedures.
• Identify, document, and address safety hazards in a timely manner.
• Properly use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and follow safe work practices.
• Support emergency response activities and life-safety preparedness.
• Assist with inspections conducted by regulatory agencies, funders, or internal stakeholders.
• Build positive working relationships with program leadership, staff, clients, residents, contractors, and vendors.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation; utilize Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to document inspections, service requests, and completed work
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Basic plumbing

Electrical work

Carpentry

Painting

Drywall

Hand tools

Power tools

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Customer service

Tools

CMMS

Job description

BOWERY RESIDENTS COMMITTEE is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Worker to support maintenance, repairs, inspections, and operations across BRC sites. The role emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and responsive service to residents and staff.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting, and is comfortable using CMMS for work orders and documentation.