Temporary Facilities Technician

About City Harvest

City Harvest is New York’s first and largest food rescue organization, collecting perfectly good food that would otherwise go to waste to help feed the millions of New Yorkers who struggle to put meals on their tables. In over 40 years serving New Yorkers experiencing food insecurity, we have rescued more than one billion pounds of fresh, nutritious food and delivered it—free of charge—to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, community partners, and our own Mobile Markets® across the five boroughs.

This year, we will rescue and distribute more than 86 million pounds of nutritious food to our neighbors in need. By redirecting that food to families, we will also prevent the equivalent of more than 25 million kilograms of CO 2 from entering the atmosphere. Named one of America's Top 100 Charities by Forbes, City Harvest also works alongside our community partners to build their capacity, expand nutrition education, and advocate for systems change through effective public policy.

Since our founding in 1982, City Harvest has always been there to feed our city—one day, one meal, one New Yorker at a time.

The Temporary Facilities Technician (FT), under the supervision of the Senior Building Manager (SBM), is responsible for performing preventive, routine, and corrective maintenance work.

• Minor electrical tasks, such as replacing light bulbs, ballast, light fixtures, outlets, intercoms, and identifying and reporting unsafe electrical conditions.
• Minor plumbing such as replacing and repairing plumbing fixtures that include sinks, toilets, drainpipes, flushometers, diaphragms and vacuum breakers, faucets, shower heads, and spigots.
• HVAC tasks include replacing filters and belts, cleaning condenser coils, and adjusting, resetting, and replacing thermostats.
• Carpentry work, including repairs to cabinets, furniture, and doors.
• Sheetrock installation, wall resurfacing.
• Painting work, which includes sanding, priming, and painting.
• Locksmith work, which includes installing and resetting locking cylinders and cutting keys as needed.
• Flooring and tile repair or replacement.
• Landscaping such as weeding and cleaning trees and flower beds, mulching and trimming trees.
• Flooring and tile repair and replacement. Also includes patching concrete.
• Performs custodial duties, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, rubbish removal, floor stripping, waxing, buffing, and power washing.
• Event support, which can include set up and breakdown of furniture, usher deliveries, and operating the freight elevator.
• Assist custodial and security vendors as necessary. FT will support event setups and monitor building‑related inventory.

• Receives and coordinates all facilities services through a work order software system.
  
  Responsibilities include:
• Receiving and acknowledging requests.
• Carrying out work orders assigned by the SBM.
• Following up as necessary.
• Ensuring that work orders are accurate and include all necessary information.
• Closing out the requests when needed.
• Collecting more information as necessary through inspection.
• Escort contractors when on‑site as needed.
• Observes and ensures adherence to safety protocols, OSHA guidelines, and procedures in all work operations.
• Follow quality standards and health and safety regulations.
• Familiarize and follow City Harvest policies and procedures.

• Maintain regular communication with leadership and team members, fostering an open and collaborative approach with colleagues.
• Complete and submit requisitions for supplies and equipment to SBM.
• Always communicate professionally in both verbal and written forms.
• Participate in regular staff meetings, training sessions, and supervision meetings.
• Respond promptly to all communications, including telephone calls, emails, and other verbal and written inquiries.
• Always maintain a professional level of communication.
• Carry out other relevant duties and activities as needed and consistently perform all other duties as assigned and as required.

• 3+ years of hands‑on building maintenance experience.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent preferred.
• Technical knowledge in…