Volunteers of America–Greater New York (VOA–Greater New York) is a leading anti-poverty organization serving neighbors in need across New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester. Through 70+ programs, we support over 35,000 adults and children each year, including individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.

Our staff are at the heart of this work, creating meaningful change every day. If you’re passionate about making a difference and joining a mission-driven team, we invite you to explore this opportunity.

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

Position: Maintenance Worker III

The Maintenance Worker III is responsible for the overall maintenance of the facility. This role must be available for emergencies. The employee will primarily work in a residential housing shelter environment. Responsibilities will take place both indoors and outdoors, depending on the needs of the shelter and its residents. The environment may be fast-paced and require adaptability to changing situations.

Volunteers of America’s East New York Residence is a single-room occupancy residence (SRO) that provides permanent, supportive housing to formerly homeless single adults, including veterans and those suffering from mental illness. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/permanent-supportive-housing

Location: Brooklyn, NY 11212

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma and three years related experience in building maintenance with one year of supervisory experience; or satisfactory combination of related experience and specialized education or training. Basic computer skills.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

S-12: City Wide Sprinkler Systems / S-11 Residential Sprinkler Systems
S-13: City Wide Standpipe Systems
S-95: Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems and other related systems
P-98: Fuel-oil Piping and Storage Systems
F-80: Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters

Maintenance Worker III Principal Responsibilities:

Recruit, train and supervise maintenance staff.
Prepare and carry out a preventative maintenance plan which includes all fire safety, OSHA, and other systems requirements.
Manage work orders.
Track property maintenance, work orders, inventory, and purchases in computerized maintenance system.
Respond to emergency calls outside regular work hours.
Assist in preparation of capital budget.
Ensure all Regulatory inspections are performed on time and filed.
Supervise assigned staff.

Physical Demands:
This position is physically active and requires regular mobility. The employee is frequently required to talk, hear, stand, walk, bend, kneel, stoop, and crouch throughout the day. The role also requires the ability to lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.

We are committed to offering our employees an exceptional comprehensive benefits package that supports their health, well-being, and personal growth. Full-time employees enjoy:

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
Prescription Coverage
Life Insurance
Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday

And much more!

To learn more about our staff, culture and much more, copy and paste our website link into a browser: https://www.voa-gny.org/our-staff-and-culture/

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories. Apply today!

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