Maintenance Technician

Job in New York, New York County, New York, 10261, USA

Listing for: Volunteers of America Greater New York

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-26

Job specializations:

Maintenance/Cleaning
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Building Maintenance, Facility Maintenance, Maintenance Worker

Location: New York

Maintenance Technician

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the building and grounds and performing minor repairs. The employee will primarily work in a residential housing shelter environment. Responsibilities include both indoor and outdoor tasks, and the environment may be fast‑paced and require adaptability to changing situations.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED with 1 year custodial and/or maintenance experience.
Good communication skills.

Principal Responsibilities

Clean all areas and dispose of garbage in accordance with the facility schedule.

Provide general interior and exterior maintenance (e.g., floor stripping, power washing, plaster or sheetrock repairs, painting, lightbulb changing).

Maintain the facility landscape and perimeter (e.g., lawn mowing, shrub trimming, snow removal, debris removal).

Complete work orders in a timely manner.

Accept and transport deliveries of supplies, furniture, and other program materials; assemble furniture and equipment and maintain them in working condition.

Assist in inventory control.

Be available and provide back‑up in emergency situations.

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.

Benefits

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

VOA‑Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.

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