Maintenance Worker III

Volunteers of America-Greater New York (VOA-Greater New York) is an anti-poverty organization working to end homelessness in the New York area by 2050. We operate over 60 programs across New York City, Northern New Jersey and Westchester County including emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Our services extend to families experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, people living with HIV/AIDS, veterans, youth aging out of foster care, adults with behavioral health or substance use needs, and others in need, including a special education preschool program.

We are in search of new talent in 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.

University Family Residence is a transitional family shelter where residents learn essential skills that enable them to meet the challenges of everyday life. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https://www.voa-gny.org/transitional-housing

Location: Bronx, NY 10452

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:

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

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!

Please note: Benefits for part-time employees may vary.