• Job Description

  Req#: MAINT004794

  ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

  Founded in 1980, Urban Resource Institute (URI) is the nation’s largest provider of domestic violence shelter services and a leader in supporting homeless families. Operating 24 shelters across New York City, URI provides 3,700 beds nightly in purpose-built shelters that offer trauma-informed services including counseling, childcare, case management, and more. URI’s Justice Initiatives extend support beyond shelter, offering programs in economic empowerment, legal advocacy, youth prevention, and abusive partner intervention. URI also develops permanent affordable housing as part of its long-term commitment to safety, stability, and healing.

  POSITION OVERVIEW

  The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible to ensure the facility is maintained in a first class manner. This would include the supervision and completion of all building repairs, building maintenance and contract maintenance services and the teams that support these activities. In addition, all work must adhere to organizational guidelines and requirements as well as reference industry best practice.

  Salary: $49,000

  MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supervise staff employees and outside contractors
  • Identify, schedule and coordinate building repairs
  • Ensure all repairs and maintenance is performed in a workman like manner
  • Support, train and review repair work performed by URI Maintenance Workers
  • Coordinate scheduled preventative maintenance service work
  • Supervise contracted work
  • Coordinate the completion of Service Requests
  • Coordinate the turnover of vacated residences
  • Ensure adequate repair materials and cleaning supplies
  • Conduct regular inspections of the building and grounds
  • Provide regular repair and maintenance updates to the Assistant Director
  • Adhere to all local building codes as well as state and federal building regulations
  • Respond to site emergencies as the situation requires
  • Perform other duties as assigned

  SPECIFICATIONS FOR EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent
  • College Degree a plus

  REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • A minimum of 3 years of building maintenance experience in a supervisory role in a residential apartment or commercial building environment
  • Basic knowledge of building systems including heating, ventilation and air conditioning, plumbing, carpentry, electrical repairs, drywall repairs and painting
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Outlook
  • Good Communication Skills both verbal and written
  • Multi-task in a time sensitive environment
  • Demonstrated experience working with and sensitivity to individuals from varying sociodemographic backgrounds including individuals whom identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and/or HIV-affected, the elderly and individuals with substance use and/or mental health issues
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints

  SPECIFICATIONS FOR PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Frequently lift or move 50 pounds. Able to travel between sites throughout NYC. Able to work outdoors in adverse conditions (heat or cold).

  At URI we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. We actively seek a diverse candidate pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and abilities to apply. At URI we offer equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

  Qualifications

  Education

  Required

  High School

  Preferred

  Associates

  Equal Opportunity Employer
  This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

• About the company

  Urban Resource Institute helps transform the lives of domestic violence survivors and homeless families, with a focus on communities of color and other vulnerable populations. We have deepened our impact and become the largest provider of domestic viol...

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