Painter Job at Breaking Ground, New York, NY

  • Breaking Ground
  • New York, NY

Job Description

ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

Located o n the Lower East Side , Th e Lee offers 262 units of permanent supportive housing to low-income New Yor kers, people living with HIV/AIDS, and chronically homeless individuals, including individuals with mental illness. The Lee also p rovide s housing for young adults who are aging out of foster care or have experienced homelessness . Th e Door pr ovides c omprehensive onsite social services, and Breaking Ground coordinates property management services.

At Breaking Ground, our residential buildings help to end homelessness by providing a home to formerly homeless individuals. The Painter is a part of the maintenance department that maintains the common areas and apartments of our residential buildings. Examples of common areas include offices, multi-purpose rooms, roof deck, garden, trash collection area, lobby, fitness room and sidewalks. Basic plumbing, wood-working and electrical work is required to maintain these spaces. The Painter is responsible for preparing, painting, and cleaning up assignments. The Painter will provide support to the Maintenance team as needed.

This position has a 35-hour work week.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Prepare, paint and clean-up of assigned areas

  • Perform all preparation duties not limited to scraping, spackling, sanding, and taping

  • Maintain inventory of all paint and supplies

  • Assist in housekeeping and maintenance of the building when assigned

  • Performs other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Three years of comparable work experience

  • High school diploma/GED

  • Working with elderly, disabled and/or formerly homeless population is a plus

  • Able to lift and move furniture and appliances in preparation for painting

  • Able to use and stand on a ladder, and ability to stand for many hours at a stretch

  • Basic knowledge of computer is preferred

  • Ability to multi-task and shift seamlessly between various responsibilities

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Job Details

Pay Type Hourly

Hiring Min Rate 17.21 USD

Hiring Max Rate 17.21 USD

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Work experience placement, Shift work

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