--- title: Housing Maintenance Technician at GMHC in New York, NY description: GMHC is hiring for the Housing Maintenance Technician role in New York, NY. Pays $45K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/housing-maintenance-technician-at-gmhc-01a0ee05-b1a9-7352-9979-880c49c0ae28 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join GMHC as Housing Maintenance Technician in New York, NY. Pays $45K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/0ooxbz.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | GMHC | | **Location** | New York, NY | | **Salary** | $45K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 29, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for GMHC. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for GMHC. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $41,000 – $58,000 a year (median $50,000). ## Description The **Housing Maintenance Technician’s** core function is to keep all the apartments in good repairs, functional, and habitable conditions. Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve issues and repair / fix. And complete housing work orders. **Essential Job Functions** The following duties are mandatory requirements of the job: - Must have knowledge, ‘know-how’ and ability to perform all aspects of building / apartment repairs and maintenance, including but not limited to, plumbing, electrical, flooring, lighting, painting, spackling, locks, cleaning & sanitizing. - Use of power tools and ladders safely. - Assist tenant with small items, sometimes moves, and assist tenant whenever approved by supervisor. - Pick up daily work orders and procure necessary supplies before going out on a service call. - Serve on the fire brigade – requires training by GMHC authorized personnel that will be helpful when working with tenants from a fire safety perspective. - Know how to read MSDS sheets, knowing the appropriate chemical and its application. - Exterminating & vermin control, recognizing, understanding, when to assist and when is a landlord problem. - Ability to safely drive and handle a service van. Vehicle safety checks, oil, fluids, tire inflation, keeping the vehicle in good working order, bring to service company for regular scheduled repairs and maintenance. **Other Responsibilities** The following duties are to be performed as assigned by the supervisor: - Follow set repairs & apartments work protocol in GMHC Property and Maintenance Manual. - Assists manager in completing monthly reports, Data Driven Administrative Supervision, dashboards, and input on continued quality improvements. - Maintaining maintenance supplies, tools and inventory needed to complete tasks, always Keeping vans fully stock. - Practice universal precautions and all safety measures always, assisting other team members. - Be observant of apartment conditions and assess living conditions of tenants – reports all, issues, hazards (fire, trip, safety, etc.) concerns, red flags to supervisor. - GMHC has a host of training relevant to the work we do for compliance and enhance understanding of the work GMHC does, and the population served. - Must respond to extreme emergencies 24/7, may include coming to work on weekend or when off duty. - Ability to lift 50 / 60 pounds or more. - All duties onsite and offsite as assigned supervisor. **Education, Certification, & License** - High School Diploma, or High School Education, or read and write enough to perform essential job functions. - Demonstrable, proven experience in all aspects of the above job description. - Valid unexpired driver’s license maintained throughout tenure. **Special Skills and Knowledge** In addition to the above-listed job responsibilities and educational requirements, the ideal candidate for this position possesses most or all the following: - Self-motivated, works independently with minimal supervision, reliable and punctual. - Experience in janitorial, cleaning, use of cleaning chemicals, sanitizing, plumbing, electrical, painting, spackling locksmith, all types of flooring, and general maintenance work. - Work with others, staff, and coworkers in a team dynamic. - Filling out reports, including incidents or work sheets, electronically (via tablet, PC using program) and manually. - Use of cell phone, GPS, and tablet to retrieve work orders and update, keeping track of all work. - Organizational skills, keeping track of maintenance work and promptly closing out tickets. - Customer service, courtesy, respect, professionalism, ability to deescalate and diffuse situations, staying calm under stressful situations. - Ability to listen and follow instructions in carrying out duties precisely as outlined by GMH and supervisor. ## Skills - Global Positioning Systems - Self-Motivation - Cleaning - Supervision - Perspective (Graphical) - Locking Mechanisms - Maintenance Technician - Universal Precautions - Janitorial Services - General Maintenance and Repair - Flooring Installation - Power Tools - Sanitation - Chemical Handling - Maintenance - Organizational Skills - Fire Safety - Customer Service ## Related - [Maintenance, Installation & Repair jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [General Maintenance & Repair jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair/general-maintenance-and-repair?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Maintenance Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair/general-maintenance-and-repair/maintenance-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Building / Facilities Maintenance Technician jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/maintenance-installation-and-repair/general-maintenance-and-repair/maintenance-technician/building-facilities-maintenance-technician?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - 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