Shelter Maintenance Technician – Multi‑Trade Expert

Family Service League Inc.; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Maintenance Worker for a large shelter in Brentwood, NY. Under supervision, you will maintain interior and exterior properties and grounds in accordance with Suffolk County regulations, repairing and maintaining facility equipment and structures.

Responsibilities include electrical, plumbing, painting, safety checks, and on-call rotation; minimum 3 years in building maintenance and a valid NY license are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of building maintenance experience.
• Experience with electrical, plumbing, spackle and painting.
• Knowledge of Suffolk County Department of Social Services requirements preferred.
• Valid New York driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rooms for occupancy, including hanging sheet rock, spackle, painting, and routine maintenance.
• Perform electrical and structural repairs or installations.
• Perform mid-level plumbing duties: snake lines, remove and install toilets, and repair leaking pipes in ceilings, walls or under countertops.
• Conduct regularly scheduled safety checks externally and internally throughout the building, including all equipment.
• Maintain the interior of the property by performing routine maintenance tasks, including removal and replacement of light bulbs and ceiling tiles, unclogging drains, drywall repair and painting.
• Notify Property Manager timely of the need for repairs or replacement of equipment or furniture.
• Perform heavy cleaning duties, including cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, and removing rubbish.
• Maintaining the exterior of the property by blowing leaves, picking up trash and debris, sweeping, trimming, weeding, and removing snow and ice.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent worker

Teamwork

Strong communication

OSHA training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Facilities Management software

Job description

Family Service League is seeking a full-time Maintenance Worker for a large shelter in Brentwood, NY. Under supervision, you will maintain interior and exterior properties and grounds in accordance with Suffolk County regulations, repairing and maintaining facility equipment and structures.

Responsibilities include electrical, plumbing, painting, safety checks, and on-call rotation; minimum 3 years in building maintenance and a valid NY license are required.