Engineer

The Schermerhorn, 160 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America Req #2108
Wednesday, September 13, 2023
ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

Engineer –Property Management 

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Facilities the Engineer is a part of the department that maintains the common areas and residents’ spaces. Examples of common areas include offices, multi-purpose rooms, roof deck, garden, trash collection area, lobby, fitness room, and sidewalks. Basic plumbing, wood-working, and electrical work is required to maintain these spaces.  

This position has a 35-hour work week. 
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Provide routine and preventative maintenance 

  • Complete regular and emergency electrical and plumbing repairs 

  • Log and maintain work orders initiated during shift 

  • Assist the painters and housekeepers when assigned 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

  • Three years of comparable work experience 

  • Skilled at operating power tools  

  • Have basic knowledge of electric and plumbing 

  • Able to lift and move furniture and appliances and stand for many hours at a stretch 

  • Able to climb multiple flights of stairs if elevators fail 

  • High School Diploma, GED or Trade School or its equivalent required 

  • Basic knowledge using a computer

    Working with elderly, disabled and/or formerly homeless population is a plus 


As part of our continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees and clients, and in compliance with the City of New York COVID-19 Safety Requirement Mandate, Breaking Ground strongly recommends all employees, interns, volunteers, and subcontractors to receive an FDA authorized and/or approved COVID-19 vaccination and provide a one-time verification of immunization as a condition of employment.  

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Other details

  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Min Hiring Rate $20.88
  • Max Hiring Rate $20.88
Location on Google Maps
  • The Schermerhorn, 160 Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America