Handyman (Other) - 32BJ

RXR•New York, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Headquartered in New York with a nationally-scaled platform, RXR is a 450+ person, vertically integrated investment manager with expertise in a wide array of value creation activities, including acquisitions, asset and portfolio management, property operations, development, construction, leasing, and technological innovation. RXR is an active investor in real estate credit, rental housing, commercial property, and property technology through value-added and opportunistic investment strategies. The handyman is the face of RXR Management in attending to the day to day operation of the property. Responsibilities include responding to a tenant service request in an efficient, friendly, and responsible manner. They must be reliable, able to work on their own or as directed by the Building Manager & Superintendent. Perform maintenance and repairs, painting, cleaning, and other tasks required for keeping this building and its equipment in good working order. This is a 32 BJ position and will be classified in the union as ‘Other.’

Requirements

At least 2 to 4 years of relevant experience.
Ability to visually inspect machinery.
Ability to walk up and down stairs for inspections and emergency procedure practice and/or implementation.
Ability to detect emergency alarms and alarm conditions – by auditory, visual, and olfactory senses.
Ability to inspect equipment located on roofs or other high places.
Ability to climb to roof of the building using stairways during conditions of power loss and during other emergencies.
Ability to work on hands and knees for inspection, repair or maintenance of equipment located low to the roof, floor slabs or ground.
Ability to work weekends and extended hours.
Ability to respond 24/7 to building emergencies
Ability to climb ladders to conduct inspections, maintenance and repairs.
Ability to move heavy objects with the aid of appropriate tools and equipment.
Ability to carry heavy objects, such as five (5) gallon pails up several flights of stairs.
Handyman must be an efficient, motivated hard worker
Prompt and reliable
Have some basic computer skills in excel and word
Be service-oriented; be willing to go the “extra mile” to satisfy a tenant’s request for service
Have a thorough knowledge of the building and MEP equipment
Must be capable of dealing calmly and efficiently during emergency situations
Able to perform all work utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE) while following all OSHA guidelines and safety precautions.

Nice To Haves

A35 Operate and Maintain Air Compressors (If not already held, must be obtained within 1 year of hire date.)
F01 Citywide Fire Guard for Impairment (If not already held, must be obtained within 1 year of hire date.)
P98 Fuel-Oil Piping and Storage System (If not already held, must be obtained within 1 year of hire date.)
S12 Citywide Sprinkler System (If not already held, must be obtained within 1 year of hire date.)
S13 Citywide Standpipe System (If not already held, must be obtained within 1 year of hire date.)
Q01/Q99 Refrigeration Engineer (If not already held, prefer license to be obtained within 3 years of hire date.)
EPA Section 608: Universal CFC Certification (If not already held, prefer license to be obtained within 3 years of hire date.)

Responsibilities

Monitor operation of building equipment, listing temperature and pressure readings
Perform sprinkler and standpipe system drain-downs and fill-ups for maintenance and inspections while ensuring system integrity, proper valve operation, and compliance with fire protection and safety standards.
Take appropriate actions to correct any out-of-range conditions
Perform chemical tests on Cooling tower and Boiler water, as necessary. Add chemicals as required
Perform HVAC maintenance tasks such as: repair or replace pumps, motors, compressors, change oil, air filters, grease bearings, replace drive belts checking for proper alignment, etc
Able to replace lighting ballasts and bulbs working off a 12 ft ladder or up to 24 ft on a lift.
Plumbing repairs include repacking of steam or water valves, repair of flushometers, faucets, and opening clogged drains by using an electric snake
Thread pipe
Quickly respond to tenant requests for service
Daily record meter readings for electric, water and overtime heat
Painting of equipment and machinery rooms
List any items needed to order to keep adequate stock of tools, parts, and fittings
Work on projects as directed individually or as part of a team
Work extra hours as required for building operations, vacation relief, Holidays