Maintenance Worker - Wanda Patterson Womens' Residence

Maintenance Worker - Wanda Patterson Womens' Residence

Join the Bowery Residents' Committee as a Maintenance Worker.

Maintain cleanliness of interior and exterior of facility. Make repairs requiring skills such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, and electrical. Receive and store deliveries of maintenance/office supplies. Lifting of boxes and moving furniture as needed. On call for emergencies, which may require early and/or late hours. Be a member of the fire safety team. Participate in fire drills and related duties as assigned.

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Sunday-Thursday 7am-3:30pm.

• Three years of experience in building maintenance and/or building trades.
• Work experience in one or more standard trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, or combination of training from an accredited trade school and experience.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Work efficiently as part of a team and/or independently.
• Must be able to frequently lift/carry objects weighing up to 70 lbs.
• Must be able to walk, stoop, bend, crouch, sit, kneel, climb, and crawl.
• High School Diploma or GED Preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English.
• Fire Safety Director Certificate is preferred.
• Vaccination Preferred but not required.

BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work.

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time.
• A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit, and childcare.

At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity.