Maintenance Mechanic

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This range is provided by Community Access. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$22.29/yr - $22.29/yr

Founded in 1974, Community Access continues to uphold and operate as a pioneer of supportive housing and social services in NYC for people with mental health concerns. We proudly lead advocacy efforts that rally our community to promote human rights, social justice, and economic opportunities for all.
We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 25 locations and include over 1200 units of supportive housing in three boroughs, the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, Peer-driven Crisis Respite Center, Adult Home Initiative, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) and the Intensive Mobile Team (IMT).

Facility and property management includes lease maintenance, rent collection, property financial reports and compliance with government regulations such as Low‑Income Housing Tax Credits, HOME, and Housing Trust Fund. Facilities management ensures the comfort, functionality, and safety of the CA’s premises for everyone.

Under the supervision of the Area Superintendent, the Maintenance Mechanic assists with maintaining agency apartments and facilities as needed. Tasks include cleaning, disinfection, trash removal, building maintenance, and minor repairs in masonry, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and overall residential building systems.

Maintenance Work Orders:

• Life‑threatening/emergency: 24 hours
• High priority: 5 days
• Medium priority: 14 days
• Low priority: 30 days
• Preventative: 30 days

Apartment Turnovers:

• Studio: 7–12 days
• 1‑bedroom: 8–13 days
• 2‑bedroom: 9–14 days
• 3‑bedroom: 10–15 days

Additional services (deep clean, flooring, cabinetry):

• +14 days for 1 service
• +28 days for 2 services
• +42 days for 3 services

Facilities/Property Management Joint KPIs:

• Rent collection: 95%
• Vacancies: 5% or less
• Lease renewals: 100%
• Annual certification: 100%
• Semi‑annual apartment inspections: 95% or greater
• Performance Evaluations:
  Excellent 95–100%;
  Good 90–94%;
  Needs improvement 85–89%;
  Poor below 85%

• Understanding, appreciation, and commitment to Community Access mission and philosophy.
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Creativity and flexibility.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Initiative and follow‑through responsibility.
• Confidentiality regarding position information.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Women, People of Color and Members of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.
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Community Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

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