Maintenance Worker - Staten Island
About The Position
Homes for the Homeless is seeking a Maintenance Worker for its Families with Children facility in Staten Island, New York. The role helps maintain a safe and clean environment for families by performing facility maintenance and repairs, including work on plumbing, basic carpentry, heating and cooling, and other building systems. The position is part of an organization that operates shelters and onsite programs for families experiencing homelessness and members of the local community. The Maintenance Worker performs preventive maintenance, handles work orders, repairs building fixtures, assesses and addresses building-system issues, and reports deficiencies to a supervisor. The role also involves operating tools and equipment safely and assisting with unit inspections. The position requires physical activity, including standing for extended periods and frequently lifting up to 60 pounds, and availability for a flexible schedule. The stated salary is $40,000. Full-time permanent employees are eligible for benefits, including health insurance, an employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, a Work/Life Assistance Program, paid vacation, sick and personal days, and paid holidays.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least two years of experience in general maintenance.
- Knowledge of plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and drywall repairs.
- Ability to reach, bend, and stoop, and frequently lift up to 60 pounds.
- Ability to stand for extended periods, up to nine hours.
- Availability to work a flexible schedule.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine preventive maintenance to keep the facility operating efficiently and prevent deterioration of the site.
- Handle service requests and work orders effectively.
- Repair drywall, paint, and repair doors, locks, and other building fixtures.
- Assess and repair issues involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and general carpentry.
- Identify and report building deficiencies or needs to the supervisor.
- Operate and maintain tools and equipment safely and efficiently.
- Assist with unit inspections.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, for eligible full-time permanent employees.
- Employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan for eligible full-time permanent employees.
- Commuter benefits for eligible full-time permanent employees.
- Life insurance for eligible full-time permanent employees.
- Work/Life Assistance Program for eligible full-time permanent employees.
- Three weeks of paid vacation for eligible full-time permanent employees.
- Ten sick days for eligible full-time permanent employees.
- Three personal days for eligible full-time permanent employees.
- Twelve paid holidays for eligible full-time permanent employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
