handyman

Akelius•New York, NY

1d•$30 - $35

About The Position

Akelius is seeking an experienced handyman to join the facilities maintenance team. The handyman is responsible for maintaining overall cleanliness of the property including all common areas, hallways, stairwell, perimeter of buildings, courtyards, basements, and alleys. The successful candidate will have a positive demeanor and outgoing personality. They will provide excellent customer service and tenant relations. complete assigned work orders by making repairs within the specified time frame update and close out work orders assigned in Yardi as soon as soon as there is a change in the status of the work order manage contractors to ensure they are completing their work and abiding by the rules of the property such as using proper entrances, exits, elevators, etc., keeping the property tidy and cleaning up after themselves including the disposal of their trash knowledge in the apartment and common area maintenance function, including plumbing, HVAC basic troubleshooting, electrical, drywall, painting, tilling and appliances repair help prepare vacant apartments through turn-over repairs and improvements ensure that keys are secured in the lockbox, all necessary doors are locked shift end and ensure that the elevator is locked so that residents do not have elevator access to the basement remove snow near property entrance, sidewalks, and parking areas maintain building landscaping immediately report any on-site incidents that occur (whether by a resident or employee) such as a slip and fall, injury, potential injury, police activity or domestic disturbance roles and responsibilities are not always confined to one building, responsible for supporting other properties as needed perform other duties as necessary

Requirements

high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required
two plus years general experience in building maintenance or an education in the trades
a valid driver’s license
must have experience in replacement/repair of plumbing, electrical, HVAC system basic troubleshooting, painting, drywall, tiling, carpentry, locksmith, and appliances
maintain a professional appearance and attitude, with excellent customer service and time management skills
proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
must be able to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
willing to work weekends and overtime when necessary

Nice To Haves

trade/technical school or industry related courses preferred
experience with community renovation work strongly preferred
experience with Yardi Voyager preferred

Responsibilities

maintaining overall cleanliness of the property including all common areas, hallways, stairwell, perimeter of buildings, courtyards, basements, and alleys
provide excellent customer service and tenant relations
complete assigned work orders by making repairs within the specified time frame
update and close out work orders assigned in Yardi as soon as soon as there is a change in the status of the work order
manage contractors to ensure they are completing their work and abiding by the rules of the property such as using proper entrances, exits, elevators, etc., keeping the property tidy and cleaning up after themselves including the disposal of their trash
knowledge in the apartment and common area maintenance function, including plumbing, HVAC basic troubleshooting, electrical, drywall, painting, tilling and appliances repair
help prepare vacant apartments through turn-over repairs and improvements
ensure that keys are secured in the lockbox, all necessary doors are locked shift end and ensure that the elevator is locked so that residents do not have elevator access to the basement
remove snow near property entrance, sidewalks, and parking areas
maintain building landscaping
immediately report any on-site incidents that occur (whether by a resident or employee) such as a slip and fall, injury, potential injury, police activity or domestic disturbance
roles and responsibilities are not always confined to one building, responsible for supporting other properties as needed
perform other duties as necessary