Maintenance Worker

Maintenance Worker Are you a hands-on professional who takes pride in creating safe, comfortable, and well-maintained homes for the people we support? Who We Are At Community Mainstreaming Associates , our mission is to support individuals with developmental disabilities in living fulfilling, independent lives. Through our comprehensive services, we promote inclusion and empower those we serve to thrive within their communities.

We are driven by compassion, innovation, and a strong commitment to making a difference. Our residential programs provide individuals with safe, welcoming environments where they can live, grow, and participate fully in their communities. Join our team and help us maintain the homes and facilities that support the people we serve every day.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us Make a Meaningful Impact: Your work directly contributes to safe, comfortable, and functional homes for individuals with developmental disabilities. Variety in Your Workday: Work across multiple residential locations and take on a range of maintenance and repair projects. Collaborative Environment: Work with program and administrative teams to keep facilities operating safely and effectively.

Meaningful Mission: Be part of a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families in our community. Professional Experience: Build and utilize practical skills across painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, grounds maintenance, and general repairs.

What We Offer

Full-time position Monday–Friday daytime schedule Some weekend work as needed Work across residential locations in Nassau and Suffolk Counties Supportive and collaborative work environment Meaningful work supporting individuals with developmental disabilities Opportunities to utilize and expand your maintenance skills Comprehensive benefits package What You Will Do Perform general maintenance and repairs at multiple residential group homes.

Complete interior and exterior painting projects to maintain safe and attractive residential environments. Perform sheetrock repair, spackling, patching, and related wall repairs. Conduct general carpentry and maintenance projects as needed. Assist with basic plumbing, electrical, and other facility repairs within the scope of training and experience.

Maintain facility grounds and outdoor areas to ensure they remain safe, clean, and well maintained. Move, assemble, and arrange furniture and equipment as needed. Conduct routine safety checks and identify maintenance or safety concerns. Respond to maintenance requests and complete repairs in a timely manner. Communicate maintenance needs, safety concerns, and completed work to appropriate supervisors.

Follow all applicable safety procedures and organizational policies. Maintain and safely use basic tools and equipment required to perform assigned work. Travel between residential locations throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED. Valid New York State Driver's License . Reliable personal vehicle for transportation between work locations. Minimum of 1 year of experience in the maintenance field . General knowledge of plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical systems. Must own and be able to safely use basic maintenance tools.

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds . Ability to perform physical maintenance tasks, including standing, bending, lifting, reaching, and moving equipment. Ability to work independently and manage multiple maintenance requests. Preferred: Experience maintaining residential properties, group homes, or community-based facilities.

Experience working in a human services or nonprofit environment. Additional trade experience or certifications in areas such as plumbing, electrical, carpentry, or HVAC. Work Location Nassau and Suffolk Counties, NY This position supports multiple residential group homes and requires travel between assigned locations.

Reliable personal vehicle required. [Add mileage reimbursement information, if applicable.] Work Hours / Schedule Full-time — Monday–Friday 10:00 AM–6:00 PM Daytime hours with some weekend work as needed . Pay $21.00 per hour Generous Benefits Community Mainstreaming Associates offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and professional development.

Health & Wellness Benefits Medical Benefits: Generous employer contribution; eligibility begins the first day of the month following 60 days of employment. Employer-paid Dental Benefits Vision Plan Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Pet Insurance Identity Theft & Fraud Protection Legal Services Financial & Retirement Benefits 403(b) Retirement Plan: Organization match of up to 5%.

Life Insurance: 100% employer-paid coverage equal to 1x annual salary. Voluntary Life Insurance Long-Term Disability Benefits Section 125 Flexible Spending Program Tuition Assistance Paid Time Off Up to 80 hours of vacation during the first calendar year of employment. Employees accrue an additional 8 vacation hours each subsequent calendar year , up to a maximum of 120 hours .

Up to 40 hours of personal time per calendar year. 10 paid holidays. Public Service Loan Forgiveness As a non-profit organization, Community Mainstreaming Associates offers employees the opportunity to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) , subject to applicable program eligibility requirements. Make a Difference With Us If you're a skilled, dependable, and hands-on maintenance professional who wants your work to support a meaningful mission, we invite you to join Community Mainstreaming Associates.

Help us maintain safe, comfortable, and welcoming homes for the individuals we proudly serve. Community Mainstreaming Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer.