Maintenance Supervisor - East Harlem Safe Haven

Bowery Residents' Committee • New York, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

Requirements

• Five years experience in building maintenance
• Ability to use independent discretion and judgement.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

• experience in trades is helpful
• Prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Certificate of fitness for Fire Safety Director preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Valid driver's license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned maintenance staff.
• Maintain cleanliness of interior and exterior of facility.
• Make repairs requiring skills such as carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance of cooling/heating and domestic hot water systems.
• Ensure that the periodic maintenance and inspection of elevators, sprinkler systems, fire alarm system and fire extinguishers is performed and documented.
• Arrange for and oversee outside contractors as directed.
• Receive and store deliveries of maintenance/office supplies.
• Move furniture as needed.
• Be a member of the fire safety team.
• Participate in fire drills.
• On call for emergencies, this may require early and/or late hours.
• Related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• health insurance
• paid sick time
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED