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: Superintendent – Maintenance Worker III

The Superintendent-Maintenance Worker III is responsible for the overall maintenance of the facility. This role must be available for emergencies.

East 119th Street Veterans Residence is a single room occupancy (SRO) residence that provides permanent, supportive housing to formerly homeless single veteran men and women, including those diagnosed with a mental illness. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/our-vets-programs

Location: New York, NY 10036

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

Superintendent-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.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items up to 50 pounds.

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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