Operations Assistant

Housing Works • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Assistant is responsible for making repairs and performing maintenance in scatter site apartments, program offices and or Congregate sites in the STH Portfolio. The Operations Assistant performs apartment turnovers and help our clients pack their belongings and move. The Operations Assistant must drive throughout NYC as a part of their daily duties.

Requirements

• Experience with and proven commitment to working with low-income and marginalized communities, as well as individuals with multiple chronic medical and/or behavioral health conditions.
• Clean NYS Driver’s License

Responsibilities

• Perform repair and maintenance tasks in our clients’ apartments, including, but not limited to, plastering, sanding, painting, repairing sheetrock, plumbing, changing locks, and replacing fixtures.
• Assist in the apartment/room turnover process by preparing apartments for new residents including, but not limited to, cleaning floors, cleaning refrigerators, cleaning bathrooms, cleaning ovens and stoves, and removing garbage and furniture.
• Assisting program clients pack, move, and unpack their personal belongings to a new apartment.
• Delivering furniture and supplies to clients.
• Responding to Work Orders and updating Salesforce as needed.
• Always representing Housing Works in a professional manner.
• Extending a professional, warm, and respectful attitude towards clients
• Meeting vendors and tradespeople at client apartments and ensuring the work is done properly.
• Participating in advocacy and direct action to end the twin crises of homelessness and HIV/AIDS.

Benefits

• Three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary.
• Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year.
• Educational benefit available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees