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DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise assigned porters and/or trainees. Oversee and perform maintenance and cleaning functions within the HomePlus Bronx and Brooklyn Offices and tenant apartments. Report findings and make recommendations. Ensure compliance with city, state and federal environmental regulations. Ensure the periodic maintenance of smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in offices and apartments. Coordinate and oversee regular exterminator services within the offices and apartments. Perform and oversee painting, light plumbing, electrical and general repairs as required. Arrange for and oversee outside contractors as directed. Maintain contact with building managers and superintendants of apartments. Inventory, purchase and distribute maintenance supplies. Coordinate pickup and delivery of purchases. Maintain program vehicle. On call for emergencies. Document all apartment-related repair follow-up. Related duties as assigned.

HOURS:

Full time, 37.5 hours per week Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma/ GED required. Ability to perform light plumbing, electrical and general repair work. Two years maintenance experience. Valid driver's license and the willingness to drive the agency vehicle required. Basic computer literacy and documentation skills required. Organization skills are a must. Bilingual Spanish preferred.

*Vaccination preferred but not required

MAKE AN IMPACT Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity.

Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally. BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace: we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs.

Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

BRC maintains 456 supported apartments throughout the Bronx, Brooklyn and Manhattan through the HomePlus program. These apartments are dedicated for formerly homeless individuals with a history of mental illness and/or substance abuse, and are funded by a variety of state and city mental health agencies, including the NYS Office of Mental Health, the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, and the NYS Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services. BRC’s HomePlus operations have grown significantly in recent years, including 90 units for seriously mentally ill and/or substance using unsheltered homeless individuals that were brought on line in 2020 and 2021.

BENEFITS

BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.

• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.

• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.