About the Role
The Maintenance Worker III is responsible for the overall maintenance of the facility, including emergency response, within a residential housing shelter environment. This role requires adaptability in a fast-paced setting and involves both indoor and outdoor responsibilities.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, train and supervise maintenance staff.
- Prepare and carry out a preventative maintenance plan including fire safety, OSHA, and other systems requirements.
- Manage work orders.
- Track property maintenance, work orders, inventory, and purchases in a 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
Skills
- Basic computer skills
Location
- Bronx, NY 10456
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Three years related experience in building maintenance
- One year of supervisory experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Prescription Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off, including a Paid Birthday Holiday
About the Company
- 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.
- Webster House is a single room occupancy residence (SRO) providing permanent, supportive housing to formerly homeless single adults, many living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS.
Equal Opportunity
- VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.
