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Services for the Underserved

Offers services to underserved New Yorkers

Maintenance Specialist

Building & Property MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBrooklyn, NY, USA$17.10 - $19.76 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least one year of maintenance and cleaning experience in a large residential or program setting.
  • At least one year of experience working with mentally ill individuals within a residential or scatter-site program.
  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least one year of experience as a repair person.
  • A valid New York State driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain cleanliness in assigned facility areas, including mopping, sweeping, buffing, stripping and waxing floors; cleaning bathrooms; emptying trash and garbage; separating recyclables; wiping windows and walls; and cleaning stairways.
  • Carry out minor repairs and building maintenance throughout assigned facility areas.
  • Remove exterior snow and ice and maintain grounds, including sidewalks, landscaping, and other aspects of the building exterior.
  • Set up chairs and tables for special events and ensure the area is clean and safe.
  • Maintain building maintenance tools and machinery in good working condition.
  • When the program has no superintendent, order cleaning and paper supplies, lightbulbs, garbage bags, and other supplies, and maintain a biweekly inventory.
  • Move and store program supplies, office furniture and equipment, dorm furniture, consumer belongings, and other items around the facility as appropriate.
  • Comply with S:US employee policies, procedures, protocols, and cooperative compliance policies.
  • Assist when emergencies arise in the facility.
  • Wear the S:US maintenance uniform and keep it clean and presentable at the start of each shift.
  • Complete other tasks assigned by the Director or Superintendent.
  • Attend staff meetings, group supervision, and trainings as needed.
  • Prepare apartments for new families after move-outs, including plastering, sanding walls, painting, and transporting residents and property to another apartment or unit.
  • Assist the Superintendent with building maintenance.

Desired Qualifications

  • Bilingual English and Spanish speaking ability is preferred.
  • Experience working within a supportive housing setting is beneficial.
  • Experience with air conditioner installation, lock and cylinder changes, and smoke detector installation is beneficial.

About the Company

Services for the Underserved

Offers services to underserved New Yorkers

Services for the Underserved (S:US) provides social services to New Yorkers facing homelessness, disability, behavioral health and addiction, poverty, criminal justice involvement, and trauma. It coordinates housing, case management, behavioral health treatment, rehabilitation, advocacy, and other supports across New York City and Long Island to address multiple needs in one place. It differentiates itself by its scale and its integrated, place-based approach that combines housing, health, and justice services rather than focusing on a single issue. Its goal is to help people live with purpose, improve neighborhoods, and break the cycle of poverty for current and future generations.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1978

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