Junior Handyperson

Project Find•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Project FIND is seeking a Junior Handyperson responsible for building maintenance, repairs, and preventive care across its residential and administrative sites. This multi-site role, based out of the Main Office, involves completing work orders, optimizing office spaces, and general building upkeep to support staff operations and resident services. The ideal candidate will possess a broad range of skills, be able to identify when a repair is beyond their expertise, and maintain professional relationships with colleagues and tenants.

Requirements

Basic plumbing, electrical, mechanical knowledge
High School Diploma or GED
Ability to safely use common power and hand tools
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 lbs
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
Be creative
Show initiative and be responsible for follow-through

Nice To Haves

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.

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.
Ensure mechanical equipment is in working order and fixed as needed.
Complete general building cleaning and maintenance.
Install and replace floors, stairs and piping as needed.
Repair and paint doors, windows, walls, ceilings, roofs and other parts of the building.
Maintain trash and recycling receptacles around the building.
Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the building. 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 ensure they are in a clean, sanitary condition.
Sweeps and cleans sidewalks and planters, hoses sidewalk with pressure washer.
During the winter removes snow and ice and spreads de-icer to prevent slips.
Cleans rooms by discarding old furniture, beds and other items.
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 on 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.