MAINTENANCE WORKER

We are excited to invite a passionate and experienced Maintenance Worker to join our team! Homes for the Homeless (HFH) is searching for an experienced Maintenance Worker for our City Sanctuary Facility for Families w/ Children in Staten Island, NY. As the Maintenance Worker, you will play a pivotal role in our organization, performing essential repairs, maintenance tasks, and improvements at our facility to maintain a safe environment for our families. Join us and be a part of an organization that values your contribution and cares deeply for the community we serve.

ABOUT HOMES FOR THE HOMELESS, INC.

Homes for the Homeless, Inc. (HFH) is a non-profit social services organization operating family shelters throughout NYC that serve as a hub of opportunity for families both residing in shelter as well as those in the neighboring community. On-site programs range from childcare, early childhood education centers, afterschool clubs and programs, and youth recreation activities, such as sports teams, to housing assistance, case management, parenting workshops, career and job vocational training, support groups and substance abuse assistance, and family engagement and recreation events. We invite you to visit our website, www.hfhnyc.org, to learn more about our facilities and programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform routine preventive maintenance to ensure facility systems continue to operate efficiently and the physical condition of the site does not deteriorate.

• Effectively handle service requests and work orders.

• The ability to assess issues with electricity, plumbing, HVAC’s and other equipment in order to make a recommendation so that vendors could effectively address and resolve the problem.

• Ability to perform skilled painting and sheetrock work, including patching and finishing.

• Identify and report facility deficiencies or needs to the supervisor; and/or vendors,

• Operates and maintains tools and equipment safely and efficiently.

• Assist with unit inspections.

• Must know about plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and drywall repairs.

• Familiar with the proper use of power tools.

• Performs limited grounds maintenance such as mowing and trimming lawns and hedges and cleaning snow from sidewalks.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

  QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years of experience in general maintenance.

• Ability to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift to 60 pounds.

• Be able to stand for long periods.

• Capable of performing duties with limited supervision.

• Availability to work a flexible schedule.

• Fluency in languages other than English, particularly Spanish strongly preferred.

  COMPENSATION/EEO:

  To attract and retain a high-performance workforce, Homes for the Homeless offers a dynamic and rewarding work environment, with a focus on ensuring an appropriate work-life balance. In addition to a competitive salary, we provide excellent benefits including comprehensive health insurance (including medical, dental, and vision), an employer-funded 403(b) retirement plan, commuter benefits, life insurance, Work/Life Assistance Program, 3 weeks paid vacation, 10 sick days, 3 personal days, and 12 paid holidays.

  Homes for the Homeless is committed to promoting an inclusive organizational environment of dignity and respect. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) committed to equal treatment, and prohibit any form of discrimination or harassment based on age, race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, arrest or conviction, domestic violence victim status, familial status, or any other basis that would violate any applicable federal, state, or local law.