Maintenance Worker III
About The Position
The Maintenance Worker III is responsible for the overall maintenance of 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 position is based in Brooklyn, NY, and primarily serves a residential housing shelter environment. Work takes place indoors and outdoors according to the needs of the shelter and residents. The environment may be fast-paced and require adaptability. The employee must be available for emergencies, including 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.
- Ability to lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds regularly.
- Ability to perform frequent mobility and activities including talking, hearing, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching.
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 using a computerized maintenance system.
- Respond to emergency calls outside regular work hours.
- Assist with preparation of the capital budget.
- Ensure regulatory inspections are completed 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
