Engineer

　　455 E 148th St, Bronx, NY 10455, USA

　　Req #2285

　　Friday, January 19, 2024

　　ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

　　Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

　　But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

　　The Brook

　　Located in the South Bronx, The Brook offers 190 units of permanent supportive housing to low-income New Yorkers, people living with HIV/AIDS, and chronically homeless individuals, including individuals with mental illness. BronxWorks provides comprehensive social services, and Breaking Ground coordinates property management services.

　　Engineer – Property Management

　　Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the Engineer is a part of the department maintaining the common areas and apartments of our residential buildings. Examples of common areas include offices, multi-purpose rooms, roof deck, garden, trash collection area, lobby, fitness room, and sidewalks. Basic plumbing, wood-working, and electrical work is required to maintain these spaces.

　　This position has a 35-hour work week.

　　ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

　　Provide routine and preventative maintenance

　　Complete regular and emergency electrical and plumbing repairs

　　Log and maintain work orders initiated during shift

　　Assist the painters and housekeepers when assigned

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Three years of comparable work experience

　　High School Diploma, GED, Trade School Diploma, or its equivalent required

　　Skilled at operating power tools

　　Have basic knowledge of electric and plumbing

　　Able to lift and move furniture and appliances and stand for many hours at a stretch

　　Able to climb multiple flights of stairs if elevators fail

　　Basic knowledge of computer is a plus, not required

　　Working with elderly, disabled and/or formerly homeless population is a plus

　　As part of our continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees and clients, and in compliance with the City of New York COVID-19 Safety Requirement Mandate, Breaking Ground strongly recommends all employees, interns, volunteers, and subcontractors to receive an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination and provide a one-time verification of immunization as a condition of employment.

　　EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

　　Other details

　　Pay Type Hourly

　　Min Hiring Rate $20.88

　　Max Hiring Rate $20.88

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　　455 E 148th St, Bronx, NY 10455, USA