Handyperson - Full Time; 7685-703-N

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens•New York, NY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness. POP Management is an in-house property management company of Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens. POP Management is the largest provider of affordable housing in Brooklyn & Queens. POP Management provides affordable housing to low-income seniors and to those with documented history of homelessness, substance abuse, and chronic mental illness. POP Management oversees and manages 26 senior buildings and 4 supportive residences consisting of formerly homeless adults and veterans. The objective of POP Management is to provide high quality housing that responds to the needs of low-income seniors and supportive populations STATEMENT OF THE JOB: The Handyperson works as an integral member of the on-site maintenance team to ensure a safe work environment is provided and maintained for all occupants and visitors in buildings managed by POP Management, the housing office of Catholic Charities, Brooklyn & Queens.. The Handyperson is responsible to perform routine repairs in and around the property while adhering to a standard that meets all outside monitoring requirements to ensure a safe and clean environment. Additionally, the Handyperson is responsible to participate in the duties of the regular cleaning and sanitizing of the property. The Handyperson ensures that required safety standards are met. Work closely and cooperatively with the Superintendent to ensure optimum maintenance of the property. Complete routine repairs in the building as needed and ensure documentation on a Service Request Order. Work closely and cooperatively with the Superintendent, vendors, contractors, building tenants, and monitor all mechanical systems for proper operation. Perform cleaning tasks and follow trash removal guidelines as outlined by the NYC Department of Sanitation.

Requirements

High School or GED preferred, but may be waived for 2 years related experience.
FDNY Certificates of Fitness preferred
Certificate of Fitness from the FDNY as appropriate to the work site is required within 6 months of hire.
Bilingual Spanish/English; Russian/English; Chinese/English; Korean/English speaking preferred.
Able to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed.
Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

FDNY Certificates of Fitness preferred
Bilingual Spanish/English; Russian/English; Chinese/English; Korean/English speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

Work closely and cooperatively with the Superintendent to ensure optimum maintenance of the property.
Complete routine repairs in the building as needed and ensure documentation on a Service Request Order.
Work closely and cooperatively with the Superintendent, vendors, contractors, building tenants, and monitor all mechanical systems for proper operation.
Perform cleaning tasks and follow trash removal guidelines as outlined by the NYC Department of Sanitation.