Handyman (Operations)

GODDARD RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER•New York, NY

6d•$65,000 - $70,000

About The Position

A maintenance professional who travels between multiple locations (like apartments, commercial buildings, or properties within a larger area) to perform a variety of repair and maintenance tasks, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance repair, painting, and minor repairs, often responding to urgent needs and completing preventative maintenance schedules across different sites.

Requirements

Proficiency in basic carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and general repairs
Diagnosing issues and finding efficient solutions to repair problems
Effectively communicating with residents and property managers to address concerns
Prioritizing tasks and completing repairs efficiently within deadlines
High School Diploma or equivalent, bachelor's degree preferred
Two years’ experience preferred
Intermediate carpentry, plumbing, electrical, hvac and general maintenance skills
Excellent written, verbal communication skills
Basic Microsoft office skills
Able to work independently or in a group
Detail oriented
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to work indoors and outdoors as needed
Able to work around loud noise, or in extreme weather
Able to travel to multiple sites daily as needed
Able to perform essential physical requirements, such as climbing, standing, stooping, or typing.
Able to lift up to 50 pounds or more as required.

Nice To Haves

Valid driver's license preferred but not required
OSHA Training preferred not required
Maintenance Certifications CMRT(Certified Maintenance and Reliability Technician) ,CAMT( Certified for Apartment Maintenance Technicians), CMM(Certified Manager of Maintenance) or equivalent preferred
Able to work weekends, nights, or be on-call as a regular part of the job.

Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting Assistant Director of Operations and Facilities Management the upkeep, and repair of Goddard Riverside 32 and growing program locations.
Completing minor repairs to plumbing fixtures, electrical outlets, doors, windows, drywall, flooring, and more across multiple properties.
Performing routine inspections and maintenance tasks like checking HVAC systems, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, and appliance functionality.
Responding to urgent maintenance issues like water leaks, power outages, and malfunctioning appliances outside of regular working hours.
Completing repairs and cleaning in vacant units to prepare them for new tenants.
Interacting with residents or property managers to address maintenance concerns and provide updates on repair status.
Performing tasks like door and cabinet repairs, trim installation, and minor wood patching.
Touch-up painting, patching small holes, and addressing minor drywall damage
Fixing minor electrical issues like light switch replacements and addressing simple plumbing leaks
Keeping track of necessary tools, supplies, and parts for repairs
Support janitorial staff as needed with snow removal and other large jobs as needed.
Responsible for filling in onsite in the event of same day maintenance staff call outs.