Center for Alternative is hiring: Maintenance Worker in New York

Job Summary: 

CASES is a leading non-profit organization in New York City, dedicated to providing innovative alternatives to incarceration and comprehensive services for individuals impacted by the justice system. Our mission is to drive positive change and support transformative outcomes for our community.

CASES is seeking a Maintenance Worker to ensure that the office spaces are clean, organized, and presentable. In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks to support a pleasant and functional work environment. The ideal Maintenance Worker will have a strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and a proactive approach to maintaining a clean and efficient office environment.

Salary: The hourly salary for the Maintenance Worker position is $22.00 an hour.

What you will be doing:

• Clean and maintain offices, workstations, restrooms, and clinic
• Disposes of garbage in accordance with the facility schedule
• Completes minor repairs as noted above
• Completes work orders and updates status in facilities request system
• Accepts and distribute deliveries of supplies, and other program materials
• Assists in inventory control
• Keeps shredders/photocopiers clean and fills paper as needed
• Completes messenger runs, as needed
• Travels to other locations in the 5 boroughs, as directed
• Perform other duties as required

What we are looking for:

• High School diploma or GED required, or equivalent related work experience.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in maintenance or handyperson roles, with proven track record of successfully completing tasks and projects.
• Basic computer proficiency, including internet navigation, email management, online training platform utilization, and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.

Additional, preferred skills we are looking for but are not required:

• Experience performing basic electrical work, such as replacing light bulbs, ballasts, outlet covers, etc.
• Experience performing basic plumbing work, such as unclogging and snaking drains and toilets, replacing pipes and fixtures, etc.
• Valid NY State driver's license in good standing.

Employee Benefits:

CASES cares about employee wellbeing, and we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support you and your family, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation and Paid Time Off – starting at 25 days
• 12 Paid Holidays per year.
• Retirement 403(b) Competitive matching up to 6%.
• Employee Referral Program

Although we would love to learn about the skills of every candidate, only selected candidates that are selected will receive a response. We encourage you to apply for any position(s) you feel you are qualified for.

CASES is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment with CASES is based solely on qualifications and competence for a particular position without regard to race, color, ethnic or national origin, age, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or marital, military, or citizenship status. We also actively recruit individuals with prior involvement in the criminal legal system.