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WHO IS CHI?
Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.
WHAT DOES CHI OFFER?
CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer:
Generous Paid time off
Personal and Sick Days
Health insurance and health reimbursement account
Dental and vision plans
Flexible spending account
AFLAC supplemental insurance
Dependent Care Spending Account
Commuter Transit and Parking Account
Working Advantage- Employee Perks
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Monthly trainings and career development plans
JOB SUMMARY
Maintenance Tech:
Repairing and maintaining Hudson Valley program properties, units, building, and internal building systems ensuring they are clean, safe and functioning properly.
Porter:
Maintain cleanliness, appearance, and safety standards of the Hudson Valley facilities including room/unit turn over rooms when needed.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8am-4pm 24/7 call availability for emergencies purposes .
FLSA: Non-exempt. Eligible for overtime.
Location: Dutchess County NY
Pay: $25 an hour -$52,000 annually (Hourly)
JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
These duties are essential and specific to the successful implementation of this position.
Perform basic maintenance tasks each workday including:
Ensures all general building and property repairs are completed in a correct, timely and efficient manner, including but not limited to repairing leaking faucets and toilets (all basic and minor plumbing, performing cosmetic repairs within/outside the building/property, painting, minor electrical work, carpentry, minor appliance repairs, and other repairs as needed.
Performs minor renovation projects and installs appliances and furniture
Sweeping, cleaning and mopping rooms, bathroom, kitchens and areas as needed.
Turning over rooms as determined, preparing them to be occupied including sweeping, mopping, cleaning, linen changes and minor repairs, ensuring the rooms are ready to be occupied.
Keep the outside grounds free from debris and basic yard work.
In winter weather, ensuring salt is at and spread around sites. Provide shoveling as needed
Uses Yardi software to review, prioritize, sign off and close maintenance work orders
Remove damaged furniture from unit or building per local ordinances.
Travel between sites in Dutchess and Orange Counties, and throughout the agency as needed which could include trips to Westchester, Long Island and NYC.
Use Company Mileage for travel, parking and toll reimbursement
Follow all maintenance tasks assigned by supervisors.
Respond to emergencies after hours.
Completes and submits daily summary log
Reviews with Director of Facilities and Director Hudson Valley Programs the status of maintenance/repair projects for each property and makes requests for any additional materials needed at that time.
Immediately informs onsite staff, Director of Facilities and Director of Hudson Valley of programs of any safety or health hazards found at the premises.
Purchase supplies using company Home Depot card (tax exempt), submit receipts noting need and site
Fiscal responsibility of tools, supplies, credit cards, and all other agency equipment.
If assigned a CHI vehicle, it may only be used for work purposes, will need to be kept in an orderly condition, ensure all systems are working, attend to regular vehicle maintenance and coordinate with the Fleet Coordinator. Complete weekly transportation reports and receipts as needed.
Attends CHI required training as assigned.
Other Duties
Compliance: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only job duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisors.
Safe and successful performance: Meets productivity standards, repair completion expectations, and safety requirements.
ENTRY LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED .
Experience:
5 years working in general contracting or handyman experience (1+ years) cleaning and sanitizing a residential or similar site .
Licenses and Certificates:
Valid Driver’s license in good standing.
Reliable vehicle to go to sites and transport items if needed, General contractor’s license .
OSHA
30 certification or must complete within 90 days of hire
Tools –Required to utilize own set of basic hand tools
Communication:
Good verbal communication skills.Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus. Ability to work with others.
Computer skills:
Basic competency.
Math Skills:
Ability to perform simple equations.
Reasoning Ability:
Make judgment calls, perform proper notifications, and make appropriate decisions.
Physical : Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects (up to 80 lbs), tour entire property, walk distances, and climb stairs (2-5 flights).
Other Skills : Ability to relate to the underserved, homeless and disabled populations. Ability to work independently or as part of a team, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, be flexible and maintain a high level of details.
DIVERSTY, EQUITY, AND
Community Housing Innovations Inc (CHI) respects and is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, , creed, , , citizenship status, , , , gender, gender or expression, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Community Housing Innovations is committed to , equity, and .
This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment
Company DescriptionCommunity Housing Innovations (CHI), founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization that serves Westchester, Long Island, Hudson Valley, and New York City. CHI’s mission is to provide housing and human services that support social and economic independence. CHI operates emergency shelters, transitional and supportive housing, permanent housing, homeownership, foreclosure prevention counseling, eviction prevention services, financial literacy and CHI realty, an independent brokerage that works to place homeless individuals and families into permanent housing.
CHI believes quality, affordable housing provides a firm foundation for a prosperous life.
CHI’s vision is to end poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own and a job to support them.Company DescriptionCommunity Housing Innovations (CHI), founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization that serves Westchester, Long Island, Hudson Valley, and New York City. CHI’s mission is to provide housing and human services that support social and economic independence. CHI operates emergency shelters, transitional and supportive housing, permanent housing, homeownership, foreclosure prevention counseling, eviction prevention services, financial literacy and CHI realty, an independent brokerage that works to place homeless individuals and families into permanent housing.\r\n\r\nCHI believes quality, affordable housing provides a firm foundation for a prosperous life.\r\n\r\nCHI’s vision is to end poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own and a job to support them.
WHO IS CHI?
Community Housing Innovations (CHI) is a not-for-profit housing and human services organization that aims to support social and economic independence. Our vision is to end poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own, and a job to support them. We believe quality, affordable housing is the foundation for prosperity, personal fulfillment, and success.
WHAT DOES CHI OFFER?
CHI employs a team of hard-working, compassionate people who want to give back to others in their community. We are proud to offer:
Generous Paid time off
Personal and Sick Days
Health insurance and health reimbursement account
Dental and vision plans
Flexible spending account
AFLAC supplemental insurance
Dependent Care Spending Account
Commuter Transit and Parking Account
Working Advantage- Employee Perks
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Monthly trainings and career development plans
JOB SUMMARY
Maintenance Tech:
Repairing and maintaining Hudson Valley program properties, units, building, and internal building systems ensuring they are clean, safe and functioning properly.
Porter:
Maintain cleanliness, appearance, and safety standards of the Hudson Valley facilities including room/unit turn over rooms when needed.
Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8am-4pm 24/7 call availability for emergencies purposes .
FLSA: Non-exempt. Eligible for overtime.
Location: Dutchess County NY
Pay: $25 an hour -$52,000 annually (Hourly)
JOB-RELATED DUTIES – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
These duties are essential and specific to the successful implementation of this position.
Perform basic maintenance tasks each workday including:
Ensures all general building and property repairs are completed in a correct, timely and efficient manner, including but not limited to repairing leaking faucets and toilets (all basic and minor plumbing, performing cosmetic repairs within/outside the building/property, painting, minor electrical work, carpentry, minor appliance repairs, and other repairs as needed.
Performs minor renovation projects and installs appliances and furniture
Sweeping, cleaning and mopping rooms, bathroom, kitchens and areas as needed.
Turning over rooms as determined, preparing them to be occupied including sweeping, mopping, cleaning, linen changes and minor repairs, ensuring the rooms are ready to be occupied.
Keep the outside grounds free from debris and basic yard work.
In winter weather, ensuring salt is at and spread around sites. Provide shoveling as needed
Uses Yardi software to review, prioritize, sign off and close maintenance work orders
Remove damaged furniture from unit or building per local ordinances.
Travel between sites in Dutchess and Orange Counties, and throughout the agency as needed which could include trips to Westchester, Long Island and NYC.
Use Company Mileage for travel, parking and toll reimbursement
Follow all maintenance tasks assigned by supervisors.
Respond to emergencies after hours.
Completes and submits daily summary log
Reviews with Director of Facilities and Director Hudson Valley Programs the status of maintenance/repair projects for each property and makes requests for any additional materials needed at that time.
Immediately informs onsite staff, Director of Facilities and Director of Hudson Valley of programs of any safety or health hazards found at the premises.
Purchase supplies using company Home Depot card (tax exempt), submit receipts noting need and site
Fiscal responsibility of tools, supplies, credit cards, and all other agency equipment.
If assigned a CHI vehicle, it may only be used for work purposes, will need to be kept in an orderly condition, ensure all systems are working, attend to regular vehicle maintenance and coordinate with the Fleet Coordinator. Complete weekly transportation reports and receipts as needed.
Attends CHI required training as assigned.
Other Duties
Compliance: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only job duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisors.
Safe and successful performance: Meets productivity standards, repair completion expectations, and safety requirements.
ENTRY LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED .
Experience:
5 years working in general contracting or handyman experience (1+ years) cleaning and sanitizing a residential or similar site .
Licenses and Certificates:
Valid Driver’s license in good standing.
Reliable vehicle to go to sites and transport items if needed, General contractor’s license .
OSHA
30 certification or must complete within 90 days of hire
Tools –Required to utilize own set of basic hand tools
Communication:
Good verbal communication skills.Proficiency in English required. Bi-lingual (Spanish) is a plus. Ability to work with others.
Computer skills:
Basic competency.
Math Skills:
Ability to perform simple equations.
Reasoning Ability:
Make judgment calls, perform proper notifications, and make appropriate decisions.
Physical : Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects (up to 80 lbs), tour entire property, walk distances, and climb stairs (2-5 flights).
Other Skills : Ability to relate to the underserved, homeless and disabled populations. Ability to work independently or as part of a team, work well under pressure, meet deadlines, multitask, be flexible and maintain a high level of details.
DIVERSTY, EQUITY, AND
Community Housing Innovations Inc (CHI) respects and is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, , creed, , , citizenship status, , , , gender, gender or expression, marital status, partnership status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Community Housing Innovations is committed to , equity, and .
This commitment applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, compensation, training, assignments, benefits, employee activities, termination, access to facilities, and programs, and all other terms and conditions of employment as well as general treatment during employment
Company DescriptionCommunity Housing Innovations (CHI), founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization that serves Westchester, Long Island, Hudson Valley, and New York City. CHI’s mission is to provide housing and human services that support social and economic independence. CHI operates emergency shelters, transitional and supportive housing, permanent housing, homeownership, foreclosure prevention counseling, eviction prevention services, financial literacy and CHI realty, an independent brokerage that works to place homeless individuals and families into permanent housing.
CHI believes quality, affordable housing provides a firm foundation for a prosperous life.
CHI’s vision is to end poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own and a job to support them.Company DescriptionCommunity Housing Innovations (CHI), founded in 1991, is a not-for-profit organization that serves Westchester, Long Island, Hudson Valley, and New York City. CHI’s mission is to provide housing and human services that support social and economic independence. CHI operates emergency shelters, transitional and supportive housing, permanent housing, homeownership, foreclosure prevention counseling, eviction prevention services, financial literacy and CHI realty, an independent brokerage that works to place homeless individuals and families into permanent housing.\r\n\r\nCHI believes quality, affordable housing provides a firm foundation for a prosperous life.\r\n\r\nCHI’s vision is to end poverty and foster upward mobility by ensuring that all families and individuals live in quality housing, have a home of their own and a job to support them.