Join a Meaningful Profession with Mercy Haven!

Discover the difference between a job and a fulfilling career by becoming a vital part of Mercy Haven's mission. We are dedicated to providing homes and services to diverse populations in crisis, including those living with mental illness, homeless families, veterans, domestic violence victims and the elderly. Recognized as a Newsday Top Workplace on Long Island for three years, we invest in our employees' success and offer an excellent benefits package.

We are currently seeking a passionate individual for the position of a Full Time Maintenance Worker/Mechanic. This position is based out of our main office location in Islip Terrace and provides integral maintenance care to our facilities throughout Suffolk and Nassau Counties.

Job Duties:

• Help on the overall maintenance of all Mercy Haven properties

• Assist in the preparation of apartments for new/relocated residents and home improvement work

• Perform routine maintenance, such as painting, wall repair, plumbing, electrical, window and door replacement, tile and cabinet work, etc.

• Perform rehab of kitchens and bathrooms

• Remove and installation of ceramic tile, vct, vinyl flooring, etc.

• Troubleshooting of appliances - maintenance and repair

• Repair/replace broken windows, doors, door locks

• Perform minor and major repair to all buildings and equipment

• Inspection of properties

• Communicate with outside contractors working on our facilities

• Prepare apartments for move-ins

• Conduct building inspections as scheduled by the Director of Facilities Management

• Perform general outside maintenance (up to two stories high)

• Moving of furniture, appliances, and supplies (heavy lifting involved)

• Assist maintenance personnel in all maintenance repairs and construction for Mercy Haven properties

• Perform preventative maintenance

• Maintain Mercy Haven issued credit cards along with cost records of spending

• Work in electronic maintenance management work order system

• Assume other duties as required.

  Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Relevant work experience in maintenance, home repair, carpentry, electric work, plumbing

• Access to own tools

• Valid NYS Driver's License with a safe driving record, access to a personal and reliable vehicle

• Physical Requirements: Sits, stands, stoops, squats, walks, and moves intermittently during work hours, pushes and/or pulls 10-15 pounds daily, pushes and/or pulls 125-200 pounds occasionally, drive agency vehicle, ability to perform roo f repairs up to 2 stories and lift heavy objects

  Shift: Full-time (37.5 hours) Monday through Friday (8:30 am to 4:30 pm) plus rotating on call schedule

  Eligible for retention bonus within 1st year of employment!

  MERCY HAVEN IS COMMITTED TO A POLICY OF EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST AN APPLICANT OR EMPLOYEE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, RELIGION, GENETIC PREDISPOSITION, CREED, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, ANCESTRY, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AGE, MARITAL STATUS, VETERAN STATUS, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIM STATUS, DISABILITY OR ANY OTHER PROTECTED CATEGORY UNDER APPLICABLE LAW.