Maintenance Worker

Founded in 1974, Community Access continues to uphold and operate as a pioneer of supportive housing and social services in NYC for people with mental health concerns. We proudly lead advocacy efforts that rally our community to promote human rights, social justice, and economic opportunities for all. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 25 locations and include over 1200 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, Peer-driven Crisis Respite Center, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and the Intensive Mobile Team (IMT).

Program/Department Description:

The property management department acts as the managing agent for (1) buildings that Community Access (CA) owns or controls; (2) buildings for which CA has contracted to provide property management services; and (3) individual apartments in other buildings that are part of CA’s “scattered site” supportive housing programs. The property management department is responsible for lease maintenance, rent collection, property financial reports and compliance with government regulations (such as Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, HOME, and Housing Trust Fund).

Position Overview 

The Maintenance Worker is responsible for daily cleaning and maintenance of the building to ensure that a safe and adequate living environment is provided to tenants, staff and visitors at all times. 

Qualifications 

• Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Community Access. 
• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). 
• Minimum of one year of training or two years of work experience in related trades. 
• Knowledge of appropriate cleaning agents. 
• Ability to operate and maintain appropriates machines such as buffer, wet/dry vacuum, etc. 
• Ability to work overtime hours as needed 
• Ability to regularly lift and carry items that weigh up to 100 lbs. 
• Must be able to walk up several flights of stairs. 
• Possess the aptitude and work skills for custodial/janitorial duties. 
• Must have good communication skills. 
• Must have good interpersonal skills. 
• Must be fingerprinted and cleared by the New York State Justice Center. 

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Interested candidates should apply on www.communityaccess.org/jobs. 

Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.  

Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply. 

We are dedicated to a workforce where at least 51% of our employees identify as having a personal experience using 

mental health services. www.communityaccess.org