Maintenance Technician

Job description

Central Synagogue | Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY Salary: $23.00–$25.00 per hour Reports to: Senior Manager of Maintenance and Engineering Overview Central Synagogue is one of the leading and largest Reform congregations in the country. Located in Midtown Manhattan, Central's reach includes more than 3,600 member families, a livestream community numbering in the hundreds of thousands, and more than 800 students from birth to twelfth grade. Central's operations include a pre-school, camp, religious services and programming on Shabbat and Jewish holidays, a religious school, adult programming, and social justice work — all on an urban campus that includes a 150+ year old landmarked sanctuary building, a nine-story Community House, and ancillary office space. Job Summary Central Synagogue's Facilities team is responsible for ensuring that the organization's MEP and other physical infrastructure is well-maintained, its properties are safe, in good repair, organized, and function smoothly throughout a complex schedule of daily classes, meetings, ceremonies and events. The ideal candidate has strong, diverse maintenance skills, excellent troubleshooting abilities, and provides exceptional service to the building needs. Key Responsibilities Perform routine repairs (patching, painting, ceiling tiles replacement, replacing door hardware or locks) Perform basic electrical (outlets, light fixtures, ballasts) and plumbing (faucets, toilets, flushometers) repairs Maintain a safe and organized workspace, adhering to OSHA regulations Perform regular preventative maintenance of mechanical spaces and systems Document completed tasks and report necessary larger repairs Troubleshoot and fix issues in classrooms, offices and public spaces Install doors, moldings, basic flooring, and other simple carpentry tasks Assist with snow removal Conduct daily walk-throughs of building spaces, addressing issues and escalating as needed Interact professionally with staff members, teachers, and supervisors Requirements 3+ years of experience as a handyman/maintenance technician, ideally in a commercial, office, or school setting Must be proficient with a comprehensive set of hand and power tools Proficiency in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting Knowledge of NYC commercial building codes and safety regulations A friendly, efficient, positive customer service demeanor Ability to remain positive, calm, and work independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Must be able to communicate effectively and use technology (smartphone/app) for work orders Schedule: Shift hours determined by current staffing needs; full-time, non-exempt. Required to work the Jewish High Holy Days (Erev Rosh Hashanah, Rosh Hashanah, Kol Nidrei, and Yom Kippur) and other special events as needed. Availability for longer shifts, weekends, and holidays often required. Central Synagogue offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.