Junior Handyperson

Project Find•New York, NY

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Project FIND is seeking a Junior Handyperson to be responsible for building maintenance, repairs, and preventive care across Project FIND’s residential and administrative sites. This is a multi-site role based out of the Main Office, with regular assignments across Project FIND’s portfolio of buildings. Responsibilities include cross-site work order completion, office space optimization and reconfiguration, and general building and grounds upkeep in support of both staff operations and resident services.

Requirements

Basic plumbing, electrical, and mechanical knowledge.
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to safely use common power and hand tools
The ideal candidate will be skilled in a wide range of areas but will also be able to recognize when a repair is outside of their skill set and make a recommendation to their supervisor.
HVAC knowledge and repair skills
Experience installing and replacing plumbing systems
Strong communication skills with property management and tenants
Self-starter with good time management skills
Ability to sit, walk and stand for numerous hours
Ability to lift packages and other items up to 50
Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Project FIND.
Establish and maintain polite, professional, and effective working relationships with all contacts during the performance of duties.
Completion of relevant training program
Good oral and written communication skills are important.
Be creative and
Show initiative and be responsible for following through

Responsibilities

Completes cross-site work orders across Project FIND’s portfolio of buildings, traveling to assigned locations as directed and reporting to the direct supervisor upon arrival at each site.
Assists with office space optimization projects, including furniture reconfiguration, layout planning support, and setup for new or renovated workspaces.
Assist with electrical repairs in community areas, including lights and
Ensure mechanical equipment is in working order and fixed as
Complete general building cleaning and
Install and replace floors, stairs and piping as
Repair and paint doors, windows, walls, ceilings, roofs and other parts of the
Maintain trash and recycling receptacles around the
Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the This includes sweeping, mopping floors and stairs, dusting desks, tables, chairs and other furniture.
Strips, waxes, and buffs floors .
Removes garbage from trash cans and compactor and places out for pickup based upon sanitation schedule.
Maintains garbage rooms, trash cans and dumpsters and ensures they are in a clean, sanitary condition.
Sweeps and cleans sidewalks and planters, hoses sidewalk with pressure
During the winter removes snow and ice and spreads de-ice to prevent
Cleans rooms by discarding old furniture, beds, and other debris.
Prepares rooms for painting, paints rooms and bathrooms
Helps to make rooms move in ready.
Maintains kitchen inventory by monitoring supply levels, restocking as needed, and communicating shortages to the direct supervisor in a timely manner.
Responsible for mail and package pickup; ensures all deliveries are received, logged, and distributed to the appropriate staff or departments in a timely manner.
When assignment at any site, must report to their direct supervisor upon arrival and check in for all tasks, updates, and work order items before beginning work.