Residential Maintenance Worker

join a meaningful profession with mercy haven!

discover the difference between a job and a fulfilling career by becoming a vital part of mercy haven's mission. We are dedicated to providing homes and services to diverse populations in crisis, including those living with mental illness, homeless families, veterans, domestic violence victims and the elderly. Recognized as a newsday top workplace on long island for three years, we invest in our employees' success and offer an excellent benefits package.

the residential maintenance worker role is ideal for a skilled, hands-on professional with a strong background in general maintenance, construction, and repair. You will be responsible for supporting the upkeep, renovation, and safety of our agency's residential properties. If you are reliable, self-motivated, and take pride in quality workmanship, we encourage you to apply.

in this role, you will assist with the general maintenance of all agency-owned residential properties. Your work will include preparing apartments for new or relocating residents, which involves moving furniture, appliances, and supplies—often requiring heavy lifting. You will perform a wide range of routine maintenance tasks such as painting, drywall repair, plumbing, electrical work, and cabinet installation.

you’ll also support the rest of the team with more extensive repairs and renovation projects, including kitchen and bathroom demolition and rehabilitation. Additional responsibilities include installing and repairing various types of flooring—such as ceramic tile, vct, and vinyl—and troubleshooting and addressing appliance issues.

the role requires you to repair or replace windows, doors, and door locks, and to complete both minor and major building repairs inside and out, including work up to two stories high.

you will also be responsible for conducting regular property inspections and performing preventative maintenance to address potential issues before they escalated. Collaboration with outside contractors will be required at times, and you'll need to coordinate their work with our internal standards and schedules.

this position also involves using maintenance management software to track work orders and maintain accurate records of materials and expenses, including purchases made with agency credit cards. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to support overall operations.

to be successful in this role, you should have proven experience in general maintenance, construction, or property management. You must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must be proficient with hand and power tools. You'll have working knowledge of basic plumbing, electrical systems, and carpentry. The position requires the physical ability to lift and move heavy items up to 125-200 pounds safely and perform physically demanding tasks.

strong attention to detail, the ability to troubleshoot issues, and good time management skills are essential. You should be comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively with a team. Familiarity with maintenance tracking software is preferred but not required. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are necessary, as travel between properties is a routine part of the job.

reports to: facilities manager

supervises: none

full-time (37.5 hours), monday through friday (8:30am - 4:30pm), plus rotating on-call schedule.

$18.00 - $25.00 an hour, based on experience.

main office in islip terrace, ny.

• full benefits package including medical, company-paid dental and vision single coverage. Health reimbursement account (hra) for medical plan.
• generous paid time off policies, including vacation and sick time.
• agency paid basic life insurance. Supplemental employee, spouse and child life insurance policies, long term disability (ltd), short term disability (std), 403(b) retirement savings
• tuition reimbursement
• employee assistance program (eap)

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mercy haven is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, religion, genetic predisposition, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, disability or any other protected category under applicable law.