Handyman Luxury Residential Building

Handyman - Luxury Residential Building

For over 100 years we have been dedicated to providing the best residential property management to co-ops, condos and rental properties throughout New York City and beyond. Ranked #1 among New York City's residential management companies, our mission is to provide our clients with superior and responsive management and accurate financial reporting that they can count on to improve their quality of life and valuation of their homes.

Exciting opportunity in our managed buildings throughout NYC - we are seeking Handymen to join our team. We are seeking an experienced handyman who will provide support and assistance to the building manager on daily operations keeping the residential building running efficiently and properly.

Description of Job

The applicant must have relevant building maintenance skills including, plumbing, electrical, boiler, roof, windows as well as minor plaster and painting. Must be a dynamic, creative, self-starter with experience in all basic building systems (domestic water pumps, hot water, sump pumps etc, heat exchanges, cooling towers, fire and safety as well as electrical systems) as well as willing to undertake tasks such as light bulb replacement, snow removal and other duties deemed necessary by the Resident Manager.

Responsibilities include general maintenance, orderliness, and cleanliness to ensure the facilities and equipment in the building are in good working order at all times.

Other Responsibilities:

• Janitorial maintenance (cleaning facilities as needed)
• Builds and repairs cabinets, counters, closets etc. as needed
• Making minor electric repairs, plastering and painting as needed
• Minor plumbing which includes fixing leaks, washers, minor pipe replacements
• Repairs entrance and internal doors, locks, hinges
• Reporting any concerns to management
• Perform daily walk throughs of the mechanical spaces and building grounds
• Perform and complete work orders through BuildingLink
• Communicate directly with residents through a building email
• Undertake duties as assigned or emergency task

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 5 years' experience in residential buildings and experience interacting with tenants
• Proven experience as handyman
• Experience with hardware tools, electrical equipment, and power tools
• Understanding of BMS, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems such as: Chillers, cooling towers, heat pumps, gas boilers, pumps
• General carpentry knowledge/skills, such as: hanging doors, cut holes and hinges on doors, trim, crown molding, deck and framing skills.
• Must be able to effectively communicate (oral and written) with all employees, contractors and vendors
• Dependability, good manners and excellent communication skills
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Immediately responds to building emergencies on a 24-hour basis
• High school graduate, a certificate in trade school or equivalent work experience
• Ability to resolve problems and adhere to safety guidelines
• Licenses such as S12, S13, P99, etc. (Preferred)

Hourly Rate varies from $24 - $32. Applicants without a resume will NOT be considered.