Barrier Free Living Apartments Maintenance

Barrier Free Living • Nyc, NY

6d • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker is responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, safety, and overall upkeep of Barrier Free Living Apartments, a supportive housing facility serving domestic violence survivors and individuals with disabilities. This role involves performing routine maintenance, repairs, and inspections, as well as maintaining common areas, exterior grounds, and service spaces to ensure they are clean, well-maintained, and presentable at all times. The Maintenance Worker plays a critical role in fostering a welcoming, hygienic, and dignified environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior experience in the field of general maintenance and cleaning
• Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, reach, and lift up to 25 pounds at a time
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools
• Ability to work with diverse populations including people with disabilities and those who are D/deaf and Hard of Hearing
• Ability to work within a team
• Good communication skills
• Computer literate

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a residential/shelter setting is preferred
• Bilingual English-Spanish and/or American Sign Language (ASL) preferred

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to maintenance requests from tenants, ensuring safe and timely resolution. Perform minor repairs or coordinate with contractors for specialized work.
• Clean and sanitize building common areas including lobbies, hallways, stairwells, elevators, laundry rooms, and offices
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and disinfect floors; remove trash and recyclables from common areas and designated collection points
• Empty the compactor machine daily, ensuring the compactor room remains clean
• Sort recyclables and put out trash on collection days in their designated locations
• Maintain cleanliness of outdoor areas, including front entrances, sidewalks, ramps, and courtyard areas
• Perform routine cleaning and disinfecting of high-touch surfaces and restrooms in accordance with health and safety protocols
• Monitor building supply inventory and notify supervisor when supplies are low or equipment needs repair
• Assist with snow removal, salting, and general weather-related maintenance as needed
• Strip, wax and buff corridors and lobbies.
• Set up and break down spaces for meetings or community events as directed
• Report maintenance needs or safety concerns promptly to supervisor
• Skilled in using hand trucks, dollies, and other equipment facilitate the movement of items within the building(s)
• Respond appropriately to tenants, ensuring all work is done in a trauma-informed manner
• Support staff in maintaining a trauma-informed, respectful, and resident-centered environment
• Assist with unit turnovers by cleaning and preparing apartments for new tenants
• Respond to urgent clean-up needs in a timely and professional manner.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as directed by supervisors.

Benefits

• 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Matched Retirement Plan, Paid vacation, Sick days, Personal days, Paid National Holidays, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees