Sterling North America, Inc. is a rapidly growing organization located in Hauppauge, Long Island (Suffolk County) that has become one of the leading print resources for the financial industry and broader business community. We value every one of our 230 employees and are looking to expand our team. The Maintenance Assistant will be responsible for ensuring our buildings and offices are clean and in good operating condition, which includes cleaning duties, performing routine maintenance, minor electrical work and repairs, and replenishing supplies. The ideal candidate will be a dependable, hands-on team player with a roll-up their sleeves to get the job done mentality.

This position is based out of our two offices in Hauppauge, Long Island (Suffolk County). The ideal candidate must be available to work Monday through Friday 7:30am - 4pm and have flexibility to come in earlier or work later if needed.

Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety standards and guidelines; under the guidance of the Lead Facilities Technician manage and address all maintenance related requests and emergencies.
• Perform routine maintenance repairs and touch-ups, i.e., hanging pictures/bulletin boards, painting, light bulb replacement, stripping floors and re-waxing, minor electrical repair.
• Maintain building and grounds for a clean, neat, and professional appearance, including snow removal, salting, and sidewalk clearance.
• Maintain appropriate indoor air temperatures, replace air filters when necessary.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot maintenance issues.
• Report maintenance problems or safety hazards/unsafe conditions to the Lead Facilities Technician.
• Assist in troubleshooting and expediting repairs of essential machines and equipment as needed.
• Escort and oversee all outside maintenance vendors performing work on the building.
• Repair, clean, and sanitize refrigerators, kitchen faucets/sinks/counters, and restroom faucets/sinks/urinals/toilets.
• Sweep, mop, dust, garbage and recycling collection and disposal, and window washing in assigned areas throughout Sterling at minimum three times a week.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 2 plus years relevant work experience required.
• Familiarity and experience working in a commercial building.
• Must be available to work assigned shift and overtime if required as well as being on-call for emergency situations.
• Must be able to follow safety standards, read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other manuals and documents.
• Must use and bring personal tools.
• Must be comfortable climbing ladders and have the ability to stand or walk for extended periods of time, bend, kneel, stoop, and lift or move heavy equipment.
• Must be a proactive self-starter who follows through and completes assigned tasks.
• Must be a team player, dependable and reliable.
• Good communication, organizational, and time management skills
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, and mechanical systems a plus
• Knowledge of Spanish preferred but not required

We Offer:

• Weekly pay
• Competitive salaries
• A full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k retirement savings - employer matched, holiday pay, vacation, and sick time.
• Disability accommodations
• Inclusive of minority and disadvantaged groups
• LGBTQ+ friendly workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, military status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Long Island, NY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Will you be able to provide your own tools for basic repairs?

Experience:

• Handyman: 2 years (Preferred)
• Commercial Maintenance & Repair: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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