Maintenance Worker I

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 I

The Maintenance Worker I is responsible for cleaning of the building and grounds and some minor repairs. The employee will primarily work in a residential housing shelter environment. Responsibilities will take place both indoors and outdoors, depending on the needs of the shelter and its residents. The environment may be fast-paced and require adaptability to changing situations.

East 119th Street Veterans Residence is a single room occupancy (SRO) residence that provides permanent, supportive housing to formerly homeless single veteran men and women, including those diagnosed with a mental illness. To learn more about the program, copy and paste this link into a browser https : / / www.voa-gny.org / our-vets-programs

Location : New York, NY 10036

Minimum Qualifications :

• High School Diploma or GED.

Maintenance Worker I Principal Responsibilities :

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.

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 :

And much more!

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

To learn more about VOA-Greater New York, copy and paste this link into a browser : https : / / www.voa-gny.org / about

VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Vets / Disabled / Other Protected Categories. Apply today!