Handyperson - Melrose

Jericho Project•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Jericho Project is seeking a full-time experienced Handyman for West Tremont Avenue. The building consists of 79 studios for adults who are 18 years old and over. Wrap-around services are offered at this location, including mental health support and workforce development. The porter may be required to work after regular work hours for emergencies and special situations. The candidate must be able to perform a variety of small to medium-sized repairs and maintenance tasks such as installing fixtures, making drywall repairs, moving and assembling furniture, cleaning, general upkeep, and assisting the maintenance team turnover vacant units.

Requirements

Available to work after normal work hours and to be on call for emergencies and special situations.
Knowledge of trades such as plumbing, electricity and carpentry with the ability to apply knowledge in these fields.
Knowledge of relevant NYC Property Management sanitation, building and maintenance rules, regulations, and codes.
Ability to lift 50lbs.
Able to repair rooms to move in ready in a timely manner.
Ability to receive and carry out oral and written instructions.
Capability to plan and schedule work and complete work orders.
Aptitude to make clear and concise decisions quickly and effectively when under work related pressure.
Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with change, delays, or unexpected events.
Ability to work harmoniously with others.
Ability to travel to various sites.
Possess the ability to speak, hear, see, and write as well as the ability to use a computer and related software programs.
Local and/or national travel required and may require some longer weekday/weekend commitments to accomplish related business projects or meet deliverables.

Responsibilities

Sweeps and mops lobby, hallways and stairs daily and as needed.
Cleans sidewalks up to 18 inches into the street.
Cleans bathrooms and common areas.
Empties office trash, cleans compactor rooms at the end of each day and cleans, washes down compactor chute doors daily from the roof down depending on sites’ requirements.
Puts garbage on the sidewalk/curb in accordance with DOS pickup schedule.
Cleans front, rear, and side yards.
Keeps roofs and drains clean.
Cleans windows, glass entrance doors, windowsills, and radiators daily.
Paints over graffiti, repairs holes in stairways and cleans up after completion.
Removes snow and ice as needed.
Perform minor repairs.
Ability to plaster and paint.
Ability to change locks.
Ability to perform minor plumbing, carpentry, electrical repairs.
Assist Superintendent when needed.
Minimum knowledge of sanitation codes, building violations.
Performs other duties as assigned.