Assistant Maintenance Supervisor Mechanic

Program: Quarterstone | 225 25th Street, Brooklyn NY 11232 At HELP USA, we take great pride in providing our residents with a clean and well-maintained living space that feels as much like home as possible. We can only do this with a great maintenance team. As Assistant Supervisor/Mechanic for one of our facilities, you’ll oversee maintenance and repair operations and ensure the physical plant is well-maintained. Your responsibilities will include: Supervising maintenance staff, assigning and coordinating their work, and following up on their progress. Identifying physical plant deficiencies and establishing and implementing corrective action plans for repair or replacement. Training the Porters at your facility to meet our high-quality standards. Making repairs as needed. Adhering to strict OSHA compliance. Inventorying and dispensing materials and supplies. You’re a great fit for this role if you have: High School Diploma or equivalent OR equivalent experience and skills. Supervisory experience in building trades or building maintenance. Ability to use tools and equipment associated with building physical plants. Basic understanding of and experience with electrical wiring, boiler mechanics, plumbing, and HVAC systems, with HVAC certification or license preferred. Ability to interpret diagrams, shop drawings, blueprints, and schematics. Problem-solving skills. Valid US driver’s license. Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus. Computer literacy with Microsoft applications a plus.
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