Maintenance Technician

Summary

Are you ready to join a dynamic team of dedicated values-based leaders and professionals who are committed to creating a healthy, addiction-free world?

As a Maintenance Technician at Phoenix House, you will repair and maintain the physical structure of the facility, visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment as necessary and install and repair electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.

If this sounds like you, we invite you to apply. Be part of something bigger — help us build a healthier, addiction-free future together.

***Phoenix House of NY is proudly offering 100% employer-paid medical insurance for all eligible employees and their dependents!***

About Us

Phoenix House of New York | Long Island is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families overcome substance use disorders and achieve lasting recovery. We provide treatment, housing, and support services for our clients and their families. Our core values— Integrity, Compassion, Appreciation, Respect, Excellence, and Forward Thinking —guide our approach, ensuring each person receives evidence-based care that promotes dignity and wellness. By upholding these values, we empower people to rebuild their lives with hope, accountability, and support.

What We Offer

At Phoenix House, we recognize that in today’s economic climate, stability and support matter more than ever. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to care for you as a whole person—supporting your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Here are some of our perks:

• (10) Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation, sick time, personal and wellness time
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for those who are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week
• Pet insurance, legal support, and other supplemental insurance
• A generous tuition reimbursement program
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Competitive wages and more...

You will have responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Keeps facilities in compliance with all guidelines and in good appearance.
• Completes general repairs in all facilities.
• Upon receipt of work orders performs visual walk through of facility upon arrival and does additional work, if necessary.
• Maintains and keeps tools in good working order.
• Keeps an accurate inventory of tools.
• Keeps maintenance areas neat and orderly.
• Checks fuel oil levels.
• Visually inspects and tests machinery and equipment as necessary.
• Dismantles defective machines and equipment and installs new or repaired parts.
• Cleans and lubricates shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery.
• Assists in maintaining an adequate inventory of on-hand supplies.
• Installs and repairs electrical apparatus, such as transformers and wiring, and electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
• Lays out, assembles, installs, and maintains pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and repairs and replaces gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related equipment.

Job Details:

• Long Island City Residential - Queens, NY
• Full Time - Exempt
• Salary $68,000 - $72,000

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of one years related experience and/or training in general maintenance
• Minimum of five to ten years HVAC experience required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job regularly works in an indoor office environment and in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.