Apartment Maintenance Technician (Residential Handyperson) - Brooklyn

Job Description

Job Description

Residential Handyperson
Paths is a full-scale, vertically integrated affordable housing developer, builder, and operator. Since 2004, the Paths team has created and preserved high-quality, affordable housing across the U.S. that enhances communities and helps residents build better lives. With over 16,000 units across 13 states under management and more than 600 employees, Paths manages a suite of capabilities spanning the entire property management life cycle, including: development, construction, property management, maintenance, and security.

Summary:  We are looking for a professional Residential Handyperson with residential building maintenance skills to support the day-to-day maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of building systems and equipment at a 27-building residential community in Brooklyn. This position will coordinate and complete requested work, assign priorities, and follow up on completion.

Classification: Non-exempt (eligible for overtime); Non-Union
Location: Brooklyn, NY 11233

Essential functions/Responsibilities: duties include but are not limited to the following

• Performs routine property maintenance and repairs, including light plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, and light electrical work
• Works closely with the Property Manager and Superintendent, who will help coordinate tasks
• Coordinates with tenants to schedule access to apartments and complete repairs
• Efficiently manages incoming service requests and work orders
• Repairs walkways and building exteriors
• Tracks time and logs activities and completed work for each job
• Completes renovation projects as needed
• Performs high-quality work with attention to detail
• Participates in an on-call rotation with the Superintendent to respond to tenant requests and building issues, with compensation provided for travel to the property

Requirements:

• Thorough understanding of safety hazards and the proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of two years of experience with a successful track record as a Maintenance Technician or Handyperson
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs, including additional hours and adjusted shifts as required
• Experience and knowledge in construction and residential maintenance
• Ability to complete a variety of repairs, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with tenants and other staff
• Comfortable using email, text messages, and mobile apps for business purposes
• Reliable vehicle for travel between property locations
• Ownership of tools needed for general Handyperson tasks is a plus

Pay Range: $18.00 to $20.47 per hour

• Medical Insurance: 100% of medical benefits paid for employees only
• Voluntary dental and vision plan options
• Bonus Eligible
• 401(K) available plus company match
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Commuter Benefits
• Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, dependent coverage
• Voluntary accident insurance, critical Illness insurance, and hospital indemnity Insurance
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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