Maintenance Worker - Queens

Duties/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 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.

Benefits

• BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously.
• Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work.
• In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including:
• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is 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) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.

Pay

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

Schedule

Morning and Evening shifts available, multiple locations.

Communities We Serve

BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace: we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs.

About BRC

BRC is a nonprofit organization that helps New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity.

Why Choose BRC?

Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens.

Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.