Maintenance Worker III

Volunteers of American Greater New York • Brooklyn, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker III is responsible for overall facility maintenance at Volunteers of America’s East New York Residence, a single-room occupancy residence providing permanent supportive housing to formerly homeless single adults, including veterans and people with mental illness. The role is based in a residential shelter environment and includes indoor and outdoor work depending on the needs of the shelter and its residents. The work may be fast-paced and require adaptability. The employee must be available for emergencies and respond to emergency calls outside regular work hours.

Requirements

• High school diploma and three years of related building-maintenance experience, including one year of supervisory experience; or a satisfactory combination of related experience and specialized education or training.
• Basic computer skills.
• S-12: City Wide Sprinkler Systems / S-11 Residential Sprinkler Systems certification.
• S-13: City Wide Standpipe Systems certification.
• S-95: Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems and other related systems certification.
• P-98: Fuel-oil Piping and Storage Systems certification.
• F-80: Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters certification.
• Availability for emergencies and ability to respond to emergency calls outside regular work hours.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to talk, hear, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and crouch throughout the day.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, and supervise maintenance staff.
• Prepare and carry out a preventative maintenance plan covering fire safety, OSHA, and other systems requirements.
• Manage work orders.
• Track property maintenance, work orders, inventory, and purchases in a computerized maintenance system.
• Respond to emergency calls outside regular work hours.
• Assist in preparation of the capital budget.
• Ensure regulatory inspections are performed on time and filed.
• Supervise assigned staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Prescription coverage
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off, including a paid birthday holiday
• Additional benefits

What This Job Offers

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