Maintenance Worker - Queens

About the Role

Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity. Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of interior and exterior of facility.
• Make repairs such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, and some electrical.
• Responsible for preventative maintenance of heating/cooling and domestic water systems.
• Receive and store deliveries of maintenance/office supplies.
• Lifting of boxes and moving furniture as needed.
• On call for emergencies, which may require early and/or late hours.
• Be a member of the fire safety team.
• Participate in fire drills and related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Three years experience in building maintenance and/or building trades.
• Work experience in one or more standard trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or a combination of training from an accredited trade school and experience.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Work efficiently as part of a team and/or independently.
• Must be able to frequently lift/carry objects weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Must be able to walk, stoop, bend, crouch, sit, kneel, climb, and crawl.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Fire Safety Director Certificate is preferred.
• Vaccination preferred but not required.

Schedule

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Morning and evening shifts available at multiple locations.

Benefits

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time.
• A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, transit, and childcare.
• Eligibility for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work.