Maintenance Worker presso Greenwich House

About Greenwich House   

Founded in 1902 as a settlement house to help New York’s increasing immigrant population adjust to life in a new country, Greenwich House today offers a variety of programs and approaches that continue to provide thousands of New Yorkers with health and wellness support, education, personal enrichment, skills building and cultural experiences.

Position Summary 

Greenwich House is seeking a skilled and reliable Handyman to join our Facilities team. This individual will be responsible for performing general maintenance, repair, and cleaning tasks across all Greenwich House buildings. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with basic repairs, is self-motivated, and thrives in a dynamic, multi-site environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general repairs including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting tasks.
• Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment.
• Respond to maintenance and repair requests in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain clean and safe building interiors and exteriors.
• Willing to perform general cleaning duties as needed to support building operations.
• Assist in seasonal upkeep, including snow removal, AC filter cleaning, and boiler inspections.
• Support event setup and breakdown as needed.
• Communicate with site directors and Facilities leadership to prioritize daily and weekly tasks.
• Track and report completed tasks and materials used.
• Coordinate with vendors and contractors when required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational training a plus.
• 3+ years of handyman or general maintenance experience.
• Proficiency in using hand and power tools.
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to lift to 50 lbs and perform physical labor.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license preferred; must be willing to travel between GH locations.

Vaccination Requirement

As of October 29, 2021, we are requiring all Greenwich House and Barrow Street Nursery School new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to the start date.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, a successful candidate must be able to perform satisfactorily each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified candidates with disabilities to perform these duties. 

Equal Employment Opportunity 

Greenwich House is strongly committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all individuals. All employment decisions and administration of all personnel policies are without regard to an applicant or employee’s actual or perceived race, religion, sex, age, national origin, creed, color, gender, sexual orientation or affectation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), predisposing genetic characteristic, genetic information, pregnancy, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, alienage, military or veteran’s status, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking offense and sex offenses, marital status, partnership status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. For more information regarding Greenwich House and our EEO statement, please visit https://www.greenwichhouse.org/about/