Maintenance Worker

Our Mission:

Since 1967, Odyssey House has been providing innovative services and programs to a broad population of individuals and families struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Odyssey House helps New Yorkers of all ages—and across all five boroughs—beat drugs and alcohol with highly individualized treatment programs. Odyssey House provides high quality, holistic treatment impacting all major life spheres, including: psychological, physical, social, family, educational and spiritual in order to support personal rehabilitation, renewal and family restoration.

If that sounds different than other treatment programs, you’re right. Because Odyssey is where recovery gets real.

In addition to competitive salaries, Odyssey House offers:

• A 35-hour work week (as opposed to a 40-hour work week)
• Vacation Plan and Holiday Schedule
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance (Two Plans)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Additional Insurance Coverages (hospitalization, accidental, critical illness coverage)
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Reimbursement Account
• 403(b) Plan
• Corporate Counseling Associates (CCA) EAP benefit
• Ability Assist Counseling Services (through The Hartford)
• Commuter Benefits
• Educational Assistance Programs
• Special shopping discounts through ADP Marketplace and PlumBenefits
• RUFit?! Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Assistance 
• Optum Financial Service through ConnectYourCare
• Benefit Advocacy Center through Gallagher

Hourly Compensation Range: $20.80-27.47

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:

The Maintenance Worker is responsible for all renovations, adherence to safety codes and management of physical plant emergencies.  She/he is also responsible for daily cleaning and housekeeping activities. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Daily house run to assess condition of the facility relative to agency standards and determine areas of concern.
• Ongoing maintenance of plumbing, electricity, heating and wiring.
• Responsible for emergency and minor repairs to be completed in a timely fashion.
• Responsible for responding to resident work orders in a timely fashion.
• Responsible for ensuring apartment/living quarters are well maintained and clean. 
• Inspects apartments/living quarters and corrects deficiencies prior to arrival of new residents. 
• Perform carpentry work as needed.
• Painting and maintenance of facility, both inside and out.
• Maintain inventory and prepare purchase orders for maintenance and housekeeping supplies in a timely fashion.
• In accordance with Program Director, responsible for compliance with all applicable regulations, codes and standards.
• Completes housekeeping tasks and cleaning of facility at direction of supervisor.
• Responsible for training new maintenance & housekeeping staff.
• Attend regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Attend all required in-service training seminars.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:  EDUCATION/TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

1. High School Diploma or G.E.D required
2. Minimum of two (2) years experience in a New York City building, preferably, in a residential social service setting.
3. Must have a valid NYC Fire Department Certificate of Fitness.
4. Valid NYS Drivers License highly preferred but not required.
5. Proficiency with computer operation (Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook programs). 
6. Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
7. Position requires on call availability.

Odyssey House is an equal opportunity employer maintaining a non-discriminatory policy on hiring of its personnel. Odyssey House, and its operational divisions, will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, disability, marital status, sexual orientation or citizen status in all employment decisions including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, training, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, layoff, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment.