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Maintenance Worker
Posted on Sept. 16, 2025
- Brooklyn, United States of America
- 269.0 - 280.0 USD (hourly)
- Full Time
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- DEPT. OF HOMELESS SERVICES
Posted On: 09/16/2025
- Full-Time
Location
BROOKLYN
- Exam May Be Required
Department
Facilities, Maint And Repair
Salary Range:
$269.92 – $280.48
Job Description
CANDIDATE MUST BE PERMANENT IN THE MAINTENANCE WORKER TITLE OR REACHABLE ON OPEN COMPETITIVE CIVIL SERVICE EXAM 3128 IN THE MAINTENANCE WORKER TITLE.
The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is the largest organization in the United States dedicated to preventing and addressing homelessness. In partnership with other City Agencies and Non-for-Profit organizations, DHS works to prevent homelessness before it begins, reduce street homelessness, provide temporary shelter, and connect individuals and families to stable housing all with a focus on accountability, empathy, and equity.
DHS is committed to continuous improvement and employs innovative strategies to deliver high-quality services that support a swift transition from shelter to self-sufficiency. The agency manages hundreds of facilities and operates with a large team as well as a several billion-dollar budget to meet the diverse needs of New Yorkers experiencing homelessness.
The Facilities & Logistics Division (F&L) is responsible for providing both direct and indirect maintenance and repair services to City owned and operated facilities using in-house skilled trade-workers, maintenance contracts and purchasing operation. F&L contract portfolio oversees approximately $200+ million dollars assigned to building maintenance. The goal of this unit is to ensure funds are being spent on preventive and general maintenance to avoid premature failure of building systems.
The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is recruiting for one (1) Maintenance Worker who will:
Hours/Schedule: Monday – Friday/ 8am – 4:00pm
MAINTENANCE WORKER - 90698
The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is the largest organization in the United States dedicated to preventing and addressing homelessness. In partnership with other City Agencies and Non-for-Profit organizations, DHS works to prevent homelessness before it begins, reduce street homelessness, provide temporary shelter, and connect individuals and families to stable housing all with a focus on accountability, empathy, and equity.
DHS is committed to continuous improvement and employs innovative strategies to deliver high-quality services that support a swift transition from shelter to self-sufficiency. The agency manages hundreds of facilities and operates with a large team as well as a several billion-dollar budget to meet the diverse needs of New Yorkers experiencing homelessness.
The Facilities & Logistics Division (F&L) is responsible for providing both direct and indirect maintenance and repair services to City owned and operated facilities using in-house skilled trade-workers, maintenance contracts and purchasing operation. F&L contract portfolio oversees approximately $200+ million dollars assigned to building maintenance. The goal of this unit is to ensure funds are being spent on preventive and general maintenance to avoid premature failure of building systems.
The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is recruiting for one (1) Maintenance Worker who will:
- Assist in the routine maintenance, operation and repair of public buildings and structures, and the equipment they contain.
- Conduct visual inspections of building equipment and conditions; performs related work, such as driving to and from work sites.
- Maintain, adjust and make minor repairs of building hardware, furniture, shelving and equipment.
- Replace broken window and door glass.
- Repair windows and sash.
- Make minor repairs to masonry, woodwork, flooring and walls.
- Make minor repairs to building electrical, plumbing and heating systems.
- Assist in relocating building equipment as directed.
Hours/Schedule: Monday – Friday/ 8am – 4:00pm
MAINTENANCE WORKER - 90698
Minimum Qualifications
1. Three years of full-time satisfactory experience as a mechanic, journeyperson or helper in the electrical trades, the mechanical trades, or the construction or maintenance of buildings; or
2. At least two years of full-time satisfactory experience as described in "1" above plus sufficient full-time training or education in the electrical, mechanical or construction trades in a trade school, technical school or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of three years of acceptable experience. Six months of experience will be credited for each year of full-time acceptable training or education.
55a Program
This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.
Residency Requirement
New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.
Additional Information
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
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Job ID
735448
Title code
90698
Civil service title
MAINTENANCE WORKER
Title classification
Competitive-1
Business title
MAINTENANCE WORKER
- Experience Level:Experienced (Non-Manager)
Job level
00
Number of positions
1
Work location
101-07 Farragut Road, Brooklyn
- Category:Green Jobs
MAINTENANCE WORKER
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