Maintenance Technician at Birch Family Services

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Feb, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

17 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Maintenance, Plumbing, Electrical Repairs, Preventive Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Cleaning, Snow Removal, Debris Removal, Painting, Carpet Cleaning, Furniture Assembly, Supply Purchasing, Team Collaboration, Heavy Lifting, General Repairs, Safety Compliance

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Job Details Job Location: 183rd St - New York, NY Position Type: Full Time Education Level: GED or Equivalent Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00 Hourly Job Shift: Day Job Category: Installation - Maint - Repair Description Birch Family Services is a leading provider of education, employment, and community support services for individuals with autism and developmental disabilities and their families in New York City. Every year, the organization supports more than 2,000 people across 31 locations in Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. From preschool to graduation, employment, housing, and beyond, Birch Family Services provides fully integrated programs and services to support individuals in achieving their goals across their lifetime. POSITION SUMMARY The Maintenance Technician maintains the building in a clean, orderly, safe condition. Duties may include the repair of fixtures & equipment; the performance of routine maintenance; performing general cleaning and heavy-duty cleaning duties; notifying management of needs for repairs; and snow & debris removal from walkways, sidewalks and driveways. This position will maintain a cluster of residential facilities in Washington Heights, NYC. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* • Troubleshoots maintenance problems involving electrical, structural, plumbing and equipment repair or replacement. • Performs preventive building maintenance duties (i.e., caulks windows & doors, repairs/replaces broken windows, etc.). • Performs plumbing repairs (i.e., unstopping toilets & sinks, fixing water leaks & leaking faucets, etc.) • Performs electrical repairs (i.e., changing light bulbs; replacing ballasts & light fixtures, etc.) • Maintenance assignments will include travel to & from various Birch facilities and supply stores (i.e., Home Depot, Lowes, etc.) • Purchases supplies, equipment and materials necessary to complete projects. • Works with team members to complete maintenance and capital improvement tasks. • Assembles and moves furniture, hangs pictures and bulletin boards, moves and sets up tables & chairs, etc.) • Steam cleans & shampoos carpets; strips, seals and polishes floors • Repairs and replaces door knobs or locks, repairs door closures, patches holes in walls. • Paints interior and exterior surfaces. • Ensures that all hazardous conditions are addressed in a timely manner (i.e., snow removal; gathering and removing trash from the premises; debris removal, etc.). • Performs other duties as required Qualifications Education • High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) Experience • Two (2) or more years of building maintenance experience Physical Requirements • Maintenance assignments involve moderate to heavy work in all types of weather. There is a frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs.) and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday. Other • A valid New York State driver’s license. EEO Statement Birch Family Services provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Birch Family Services complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Birch Family Services expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Birch Family Services’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining the building in a clean, orderly, and safe condition. Duties include troubleshooting maintenance problems, performing routine maintenance, and ensuring hazardous conditions are addressed promptly.