Maintenance Mechanic
Company: Community Access Inc
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Founded in 1974, Community
Access continues to uphold and operate as a pioneer of supportive
housing and social services in NYC for people with mental health
concerns. We proudly lead advocacy efforts that rally our community
to promote human rights, social justice, and economic opportunities
for all. We are built upon the simple truth that people are experts
in their own lives. Our programs are spread across 25 locations and
include over 1200 units of supportive housing in three boroughs,
the Howie the Harp Advocacy Center, Peer-driven Crisis Respite
Center, Adult Home Initiative, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
and the Intensive Mobile Team (IMT). Program/Department Description
The property management department acts as the managing agent for
(1) buildings that Community Access (CA) owns or controls; (2)
buildings for which CA has contracted to provide property
management services; and (3) individual apartments in other
buildings that are part of CA’s “scattered site” supportive housing
programs. The property management department is responsible for
lease maintenance, rent collection, property financial reports and
compliance with government regulations (such as Low-Income Housing
Tax Credits, HOME, and Housing Trust Fund). Facilities management
is an organizational function that ensures the comfort,
functionality, and safety of the CA’s premises to create a
conducive living and working environment for everyone. Position
Overview Under the supervision of the Area Superintendent, the
Maintenance Mechanic assists with maintaining agency apartments and
facilities as needed and directed by the Area Superintendent.
Assistance includes cleaning, disinfection, trash removal and other
building maintenance tasks, as well as minor repair in the areas of
masonry, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and overall
maintenance of residential building systems. Key Performance
Indicators All key performance indicators below are expected to be
met fully. Maintenance Work Orders: Life- threatening/emergency: 24
hours High priority: 5 days Medium priority: 14 days Low priority:
30 days Preventative: 30 days Apartment Turnovers: Studio: 7-12
days 1-bedroom: 8-13 days 2-bedroom: 9-14 days 3-bedroom: 10-15
days Additional services (deep clean, flooring, cabinetry): 14 days
for 1 service 28 days for 2 services 42 days for 3 services
Facilities/Property Management Joint KPIs: Rent collection: 95%
Vacancies: 5% or less Lease renewals: 100% Annual certification:
100% Semi-annual apartment inspections: 95% or greater Performance
Evaluations: Excellent: 95% - 100% Good: 90% - 94% Needs
improvement: 85% - 89% Poor: Below 85% Job Qualifications Have an
understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and
mission of Community Access. Ability to prioritize and meet
deadlines. Strong analytical ability. Excellent oral and written
communication skills. Be creative and flexible. Ability to utilize
various computer programs, specifically Microsoft Word and Excel.
Show initiative and be responsible for follow through. Ability to
maintain confidential information, as related to position. Ability
to work independently and as part of a team. Bilingual candidates
are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should apply on
www.communityaccess.org/jobs. Community Access is an Equal
Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V. Women, People of Color and Members
of the LGBT community are strongly encouraged to apply.
www.communityaccess.org/jobs.
Keywords: Community Access Inc, Plainfield , Maintenance Mechanic, Construction - Building Trades , New York City, New Jersey
