Job Description
Job Description
Hourly rate commensurate with experience.
Join UP! We are lighting the path home, one person at a time.
About Urban Pathways
Since 1975, Urban Pathways has engaged New York City’s most vulnerable residents, people on the streets or in areas unfit for human habitation, lighting the path home, one person at a time.
Urban Pathways is a catalyst for transformative change in the lives of unhoused adults, empowering them to discover their inherent strengths and abilities.
We provide essential support and foster an environment where individuals can redefine their narratives and become their best selves.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Property Manager, the Facility technician, individually or in a team, performs all necessary inspections and repairs.
- Conduct a monthly facility review to identify necessary facility maintenance and repair needs. Complete the appropriate monthly report and submit it to the Director of Operations and Program Director in a timely manner.
- Executes all tasks with care and attention.
- Completes all repairs in a timely way.
- Reports all emergency facility problems to the Director of Operations immediately.
- Carries a beeper / cell phone (provided by the agency) 24 hours 7 days a week for emergency facility problems, consult with the Director of Operations immediately, and provide appropriate follow-up.
- Knows the physical facility's contractual requirements, including the kitchen, as is required by appropriate funding sources.
Report to the Director of Operations / Program Director when the facility is near or has lapsed in any of these areas.
- Identify and follow through with all preventative maintenance needs such as seasonal facility needs, i.e., servicing boilers, replacing air conditioning filters, building winterization, fire extinguisher, and smoke detector needs and / or replacement.
- Works safely, using all appropriate health and safety precautions when performing tasks.
- Works as a team member with all coworkers.
- Attends supervision, meetings, and training as assigned.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- A high school degree, GED, or equivalent is preferred.
- Minimum of three to four years of experience in building maintenance and janitorial duties.
- Some formal training in building maintenance and construction with the ability to diagnose and solve simple technical issues, including but not limited to minor repairs, carpentry, and painting
- A valid driver’s license is required.