Handyperson- VIA 57WEST

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Since 1915 The Durst Organization has been a family-run business dedicated to the principles of innovation integrity community and sustainability. We develop build own and manage premier office towers and residential buildings that set new standards in environmental responsibility and user efficiency. Our enduring relationships with our tenants and partners are critical to our success and have made us generations of builders building for generations. We build own and operate many of the worlds most innovative and efficient buildings. We create value for our tenants and partners by developing sustainable residential and commercial properties in which people live work and thrive.

Overview: Handyperson candidate will be responsible for maintenance support in the apartment community and be accountable for helping the company deliver on our resident commitments of exceptional move-in residential satisfaction express service and personal attention. Candidate will also serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team and assist with fire non-fire medical and/or other building related emergencies.

The Durst Organization is seeking a Handyperson for Helena 57 West our residential property located in Manhattan.

The shift(s) and schedule(s) for this position will be:

10AM to 6:30 PM Thursday Monday

Days off: Tuesday & Wednesday

Salary is $33.65 per hour. Overtime rate is: $50.47

Responsibilities:

• General maintenance orderliness and cleanliness to ensure the facilities and equipment in the building and residents apartments are in good working order at all times.
• Executes daily routine work orders and escalates issues upward as necessary
• Builds and repairs cabinets counters closets and other carpentry as needed
• Making minor electric repairs (switches receptacles light fixtures etc)
• Plastering and painting as needed on small and large scales
• Minor plumbing including but not limited to repairing leaks minor pipe replacements appliance repairs (washers/dryers refrigerators etc)
• Repairs entrance and internal doors locks hinges create keys and other operable hardware
• Snow removal and perimeter maintenance as required
• In a safe manner start up maintain repair and shut down of building-wide equipment.
• Perform basic mechanical plumbing electrical and HVAC work
• Service and perform daily and weekly maintenance on boiler
• Performs and records preventive and predictive maintenance on all MEP equipment and systems
• Observes/evaluates corrective maintenance or repair on equipment
• Perform apartment inspections prior to and upon resident move out to verify apartment condition and determine necessary repairs.
• On call availability for emergencies and projects as assigned by the Property Manager / General Manager.
• Perform and support the monthly or periodic inspections of building systems i.e. HVAC
• electrical distribution structural vertical transportation roofs and parapets. Complete required logs and prepare a detailed report of discrepancies and report up the chain of command.
• Maintains all fire protection and security systems including required preventative maintenance inspections and documentation.
• Inspect and test all emergency equipment as required to ensure compliance.
• Request materials tools and supplies as needed.
• Ensures highly efficient safety program with emphasis on awareness discipline and compliance. Overall safety program to conform to OSHA standards applicable building safety manual and other safety venues as deemed appropriate.
• Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment.
• Maintain overall cleanliness and appearance of mechanical rooms and note repairs are noted and completed on a timely basis.
• Manages spare and critical parts room inventory for MEP systems and appliances.
• Represent the TDO brand and always communicate with building residents in a professional
  manner while maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Emergency Response Team (Fire Brigade) will assist and respond as needed during a fire non-fire and medical and/or other building related emergency events under the direction of the Lobby Concierge (Incident Commander).
• Locate communicate and control small fires
• Knock on all tenant doors to inform residents of the emergency event and initiate relocation/evacuation as instructed by the Incident Commander.
• Visually account for residents in amenity or public spaces and inform or emergency event Participate in the relocation of special needs residents to ensureaccountability and safe relocation during emergencies

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred. Technical background from university or
  vocational source.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years experience in a maintenance department or facility.
• Certification with FDNY as Fire Safety Director (FSD) (preferred).
• Certificate of Fitness S-12 Citywide Sprinkler System S-13 Citywide Standpipe System (recommended).
• Candidate will be required to obtain Certificates within six months of hire
• OSHA 10 hour certificate of completion and Local 32BJ Training School courses (where course applies to residential operations and emergency response).
• Local 32 BJ handyperson course a plus.
• Knowledge of electrical plumbing mechanical and carpentry trades. Must be able to operate tools and equipment related to facility maintenance.
• Knowledgeable in the use of Microsoft Outlook Word Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong customer service communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Must have professional disposition and display willingness to assist residents with building maintenance requests / complete service requests.
• Ability to resolve problems and adhere to safety guidelines.
• Experience interacting with residents.
• Dependable and reliable.
• Experience in the use of Building Link and Log Check a plus.
• Familiar with appliance troubleshooting and repairs.
• Team player.
• FDNY Certificate of Qualification for Refrigerating System Operating Engineer (Q-01) (recommended)

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands - While performing duties of this job employee required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; crouch; bend; talk; and hear. The employee must lift and move up to 75lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work environment - The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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