Handyperson (Maintenance) - Affordable Housing Apartment Building

Handyperson (Maintenance) - Affordable Housing Apartment Building

We are looking for a professional Handyperson with residential building maintenance skills to assist with the day-to-day maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of all building systems and equipment. This position will coordinate and complete all requested work, assign priorities, and follow up on completion.

Classification: Non-exempt (overtime eligible); Union

Location: Bronx, NY 10451

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

• Performs routine maintenance work and makes repairs to properties as needed, including light plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, light electrical
• Works closely with Property Manager/Superintendent who will help coordinate tasks
• Coordinates with tenants to set times to access apartments to make repairs
• Efficiently manages incoming service requests
• Repair of walkways and exteriors
• Tracks time and logs activities and the work completed for each job
• Completes renovation projects as needed
• Performs high-quality work with attention to detail
• On-call rotations with the Superintendent to respond to tenant requests and issues, with compensation provided for travel to the property

Requirements:

• Thorough understanding of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions
• Must have High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2 years' experience with a successful track record as maintenance tech/handyperson
• Must be available to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs, including additional hours and adjusted shifts as required
• Experienced and knowledgeable in construction and maintenance
• Able to handle a wide variety of repairs (including painting, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, etc.)
• Good at troubleshooting and problem solving
• Good communication skills to communicate with tenants and other staff effectively
• Good at using e-mail, text messages, and apps for business purposes
• Has a reliable vehicle to travel around to property locations (where applicable)
• Owns all tools needed for general handyperson tasks

Hourly Rate: $18.00 to $20.47 per hour

Benefits: Benefits are provided in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and may include health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and other union-negotiated benefits.

EOE Statement - We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Position - Handyperson

Number of Openings - 1

Location - Maria Lopez Apts Maintenance

This position is currently accepting applications.