Handyman/Maintenance Technician

VPH Management Services LLC•New York, NY

3d•$23 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

The Handyman/Maintenance Technician is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance and repairs of the building. The building should always be cleaned and maintained in a first-class manner that is consistent with the Company policies. It is the duty to anticipate, identify and correct any and all problems involving the property and to implement procedures that will prevent such problems. Handyman/Maintenance Technician will perform general maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance throughout a residential building. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, plastering, HVAC, appliances, and general building upkeep.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
Three (3) years of experience as Building Superintendent or Maintenance Technician
Customer service skills
Excellent organization skills
Able to multi-task
Able to work in a team environment
Strong knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, boiler systems, and general building maintenance required.
Ability to use mobile devices, email, and work order management systems.
Ability to communicate effectively in English
Able to read and interpret documents such as procedures, work instructions, manuals
Able to write routine reports, inspections, work orders, incident reports and letters
Good computer skills

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisor experience preferred
Prior experience in residential apartment building maintenance preferred.
bilingual skills may be preferred depending on property needs.
Knowledge of property-management/maintenance software preferred.
Any certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform general repairs, preventative maintenance, and daily inspections throughout the building and property.
Respond promptly and professionally to resident maintenance requests and service tickets.
Troubleshoot and complete basic repairs involving plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, carpentry, painting, plastering, and general hardware.
Perform general plumbing repairs, including toilets, faucets, fixtures, and minor leaks.
Repair and replace doors, doorknobs, locks, cabinets, hardware, broken tiles, fixtures, walls, ceilings, and flooring.
Perform minor cosmetic improvements, including painting, plastering, sanding, patching, and wallpaper installation.
Assist with basic heating and HVAC repairs and preventative maintenance.
Perform maintenance and upkeep of building equipment, including cooling towers and boilers, as applicable.
Assist with apartment turnovers by preparing vacant units for move-in, including repairs, painting, cleaning, and general improvements.
Maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and safety of apartments, entrances, hallways, common areas, and other building spaces.
Perform grounds maintenance, trash collection, snow removal, and other seasonal property-maintenance duties.
Inspect common areas, apartments, and building equipment for maintenance needs and potential safety issues.
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas, tools, equipment, and supplies.
Coordinate with building management, staff, contractors, and outside vendors as needed.
Provide courteous, professional, and responsive customer service to residents and tenants.
Assist with building emergencies and after-hours maintenance issues.
Follow all workplace safety procedures, company policies, and applicable NYC building codes and regulations.
Maintain accurate records of completed work and report significant maintenance issues to building management.
Assist management with compliance inspections and regulatory requirements including HPD, DOB, FDNY, DEP, OSHA, Local Law requirements, and housing quality standards, as applicable.
Report unsafe conditions, code violations, equipment failures, and major repair needs to management promptly.
Maintains accurate records regarding preventative maintenance, service requests (received and completed), expenditures, apartment make-ready status, work-in-progress, etc.
Assist with preventative maintenance scheduling and implementation.
Monitor and report temperatures during appropriate seasons.
Maintain professional and courteous interactions with residents, visitors, vendors, inspectors, and coworkers at all times.
Communicate building issues, access needs, shutdowns, and repair schedules professionally and timely.
Investigate complaints, disturbances and violations and resolve problems following management rules and regulations.
Follow all company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
Properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) and maintain safe work practices.
Immediately report workplace injuries, hazardous conditions, and safety incidents.
Maintain building tools, equipment, and maintenance areas in a safe, organized, and secure condition.
Report damaged or missing tools and equipment promptly.
Other duties as assigned