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ABOUT US

Sanctuary for Families is New York’s leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Every year, Sanctuary empowers thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services. We provide a range of wrap-around services to help survivors rebuild their lives in the aftermath of abuse, and work to end gender violence through three key strategies: direct services, outreach and training, and systems-change advocacy. Our services are available in 12 locations throughout New York City.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The maintenance worker provides janitorial and cleaning services of all common areas at the Sarah Burke House.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Maintains the facility common areas and apartments turn-overs.
•  Cleans bathrooms floors and other common areas on a daily basis and as needed.
•  Assists with deliveries such as pantry, donations and other supplies as needed. 
•  Arranges and/or moves furniture when necessary.
•  Assist with set-up and clean-up for special events.
•  Picks up mail at the post office on a daily bases.
•  Paints as needed.
•  Perform any other department or agency related duties or special project as directed. 

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED preferred 
• One year relevant experience maintenance experience required
• Able to operate small hand tools
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs.
• Basic computer skills
• Fluency in both English and Spanish preferred

Budgeted Salary: $20.00 per hour - $20.00 per hour

Work position is currently in-person full time; must be able to meet job location schedule obligations

Vaccination Policy: Proof of vaccination or proof of first dose with scheduled 2nd dose within 30 days is required.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Employer-paid life insurance 
• Employer retirement contribution
• Paid time off
• Flex spending account 
• Student loan assistance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Gym reimbursement program

All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed (religion), color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status or domestic violence victim status, and other categories protected under Federal, New York state or New York city laws. Sanctuary for Families follows the requirements of the Human Rights Law including with regard to non-discrimination on the basis of prior criminal conviction and prior arrest.

People of color, trans and gender non-conforming people, people with disabilities, and survivors of gender-based violence are strongly encouraged to apply.

We recognize that the safety, healing and self-determination of survivors of domestic violence and related forms of gender violence is at the intersection of racial, gender, economic, immigrant, LGBTQ , and disability justice, as well as many other critical issues. In order to realize our mission, Sanctuary strives to center DEI principles at every level of the organization and continues to deepen that commitment.