Maintenance Technician Job Details Job Location Rego Park 93rd St - Rego Park, NY Position Type Full Time Salary Range $22.59 - $47,000.00 Description WHO IS CHI? Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end generational poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success. WHAT DOES CHI OFFER? CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer: + Generous Paid time off + Personal and Sick Days + Health insurance and health reimbursement account + Dental and vision plans + Flexible spending account + AFLAC supplemental insurance + Dependent Care Spending Account + Commuter Transit and Parking Account + Working Advantage- Employee Perks + 401(k) retirement plan + Life insurance + Employee Assistance Program + Monthly trainings and career development plans JOB SUMMARY A Maintenance Technician is responsible for keeping a facility operating and repairing any problems when they are discovered before they have a chance to worsen. A Maintenance Technician will usually be required to perform a wide range of repair tasks around a facility. Pay: $22.59 an hour- approx. $47,000 annually. FLSA: Non-exempt. Eligible for overtime. Schedule: 8am-4pm Tuesday-Saturday (off Sunday & Monday). Location: Rego Park Queens, NY JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS These duties are essential and specific to the successful implementation of this position. + Performing routine maintenance around the building such as fixing structural damage, for example, window, door, or wall repair + Repairing broken or leaking plumbing to avoid water damage and restore full use of water fixtures. + Working on damaged electrical wiring when a shortage or severed wire occurs + Maintaining the building HVAC equipment to keep climate control in the facility functioning properly. + Painting the building when old paint has become faded or chipped. + Fixing potential safety hazards to avoid injuries. + Other responsibilities may be assigned. Qualifications What do I need to apply? + Education and Experience:High School Diploma or GED. Three years of experience in maintenance or a related field may be substituted for high School diploma or GED equivalent. + Certificates:F-02 or F80 Fire Safety Coordinator certification, required (or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of hire) + Communication: Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus. + Reasoning Ability:make judgment calls, perform proper notifications, and make appropriate decisions. + Physical Performance: Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects (up to 50lbs), tour entire property, walk distances, and climb stairs (2-4 flights). + Other Skills:Ability to work independently or as part of a team, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, be flexible, and maintain a high level of attention to details. DIVERSTY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION Community Housing Innovations Inc (CHI) respects diversity and is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Community Housing Innovations is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment.