Principle Duties and Responsibilities 

• Performs minor repair of all buildings and equipment. (Major repairs are performed under the supervision of licensed contractors, hired by Associate Director of Facilities.  

• Minor painting, carpentry and masonry work (e.g. painting, minor locksmithing, pest exclusion, etc)  

• Minor HVAC work (e.g. adjusting and replacing thermostats; replacing filters, etc)  

• Minor electrical maintenance (e.g. replacement of ceiling and wall fixtures, wall switches and outlets, bulbs and tubes, ballast, sockets, fuses, minor appliances, cords, etc.)  

• Minor plumbing maintenance (e.g. repair of leaks in drains and faucets, unclogging of drains, replacing drain hoses on washers and similar devices, etc.)  

• Reconfiguration of office space (e.g. movement of furniture, re-configuration of modular cubicles, file cabinets, etc.) 

•  Maintains fire safety systems, including fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and ensures office safety. 

• Obtain estimates for supplies, repair parts; orders parts as needed. 

• Inspects buildings to detect malfunctions and needed repairs, making notes and recommendations using a pre-established check sheet. 

• Assists in maintaining clean, tidy and professional work spaces. 

• Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required.  

• Performs outside custodial duties such as snow removal, grounds maintenance as required.  

• Manage and review service contracts to ensure facility management needs are being met 

• Conduct and document regular facilities inspections (daily, weekly, monthly) 

• Monitor and track variable operating expenses related to maintenance, repairs, and supplies 

• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and industry codes 

• Oversee contractors and vendor relationships and ensuring all vendor documentation (COIs) are up to date and on file 

• Oversee all capital improvements or refurbishments for each location with the support from the Associate Director of Facilities. 

• Perform other duties as needed 

 
Qualifications:  

• Education, Training, and Experience: Any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates ability to perform the duties and responsibilities as described including related work experience in one or more of the building trades.  

• Knowledge of: Methods used in maintenance including basic knowledge of the following trades: carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, grounds keeping, appliance repair, and electrical wiring; standard practices and tools used in the maintenance and repair of building facilities; safety practices and procedures related to the building trades; basic math skills.  

• Skill and Ability to: Effectively use a variety of hand and power tools; read blueprints; review and identify projects needed to be serviced by outside contractors; follow oral and/or written instructions; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; maintain work logs; establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work assignments. 

• Superior ability in assessing and fulfilling staff needs. 

• Must have a valid driver’s license, transportation (ability to travel to all facilities, answer after hours emergency calls)  
• Excel, Word, Outlook experience

Compensation for this role is $27.47/hr

Featured Benefits
• Competitive Health Benefit Package (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with company match
• Generous paid time off (PTO, Holidays, Birthday Off, Volunteer Time, 4-Day Work Weeks during the Summer & more!)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Dependent Care Accounts (DCA) & Commuter Reimbursement Accounts (CRA)
• Learning & Development Opportunities (Robust LinkedIn Learning library, Lunch & Learn Sessions, internal employee development & more)
• EAP, wellness and mental health resources
• Discounted staff perks (e.g., movie tickets, gym memberships, travel)

People-First Culture
At Food Bank for New York City, we pride ourselves on having a People-First Culture, our people are our greatest strength. In addition to our benefits, we offer employee engagement opportunities such as our culture committee, annual organization celebrations and more!