Facilities Associate

The Bowery Mission is a Christian, faith-based organization committed since the 1870s to serving people experiencing homelessness, hunger, and poverty. The Bowery Mission meets essential needs and creates transformative community  with men, women, children, and families in New York so that we can together overcome homelessness and poverty and flourish. 

As a key member of the Operations team, the Facilities Associate is responsible for assisting and performing all facility maintenance and repair needs. This person will need to present with expert knowledge in the following areas (plumbing, electrical & carpentry) in order to support the maintenance of specific sites. 

Reports to:  Director of Operations

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate timely and high-quality maintenance, repair, and improvement of seven sites. This includes maintenance of buildings, HVAC, and commercial kitchen appliances.

• Performs basic and advanced electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills.

• Provide general day-to-day support to the Facilities Director, completing special projects as needed.

• Work closely with site staff, program directors, and outside contractors to ensure facilities are well maintained.

• Will obtain FDNY certification as an F-02 Fire Guard and F-80 Fire Coordinator.

• Maintain each site’s compliance with building codes.

Schedule:  Tuesday - Saturday, 8am - 4:30pm (Sun/Mon Off)

Requirements:

• Embraces the organization’s Statement of Faith.

• 2-4 years of experience in a fast-paced facilities, maintenance, and repair environment.

• Proficient in the following areas:

  • electrical work (changing fixtures, outlets, etc.),
  • plumbing (changing a toilet, fixing leaks, HVAC)
  • carpentry (knowing how to operate a drill, table saw, fixing items)
  • trouble-shooting mechanical issues

• High school diploma or GED

• Willingness to address emergency situations outside of work hours, when necessary.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills; high attention to detail.

• Strong personal initiative and problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• High professional standards of behavior, including maturity and accountability.

• Proficient with mobile technology (installing applications, using email on a smartphone, texting, etc.).

Preferred:

• Valid New York State driver’s license.

Salary: $20.19 per hour

The Bowery Mission takes the health & safety of our staff, guests, clients, and volunteers very seriously, and especially as it relates to the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to qualified candidates who are selected for interviews. We sincerely appreciate all candidates for their interest in The Bowery Mission.