Residential Building Handyperson

Services For The Underserved, Inc.New York, NY
$19 - $27Onsite

About The Position

Provide quality cleanliness oversight to assigned building(s). This role involves supervising porters, preparing work order schedules, distributing rent invoices and property management correspondence, and submitting weekly reports to the director of facility management. The handyperson will also maintain records of building system maintenance, control supplies and uniforms, and generate requisitions for replenishing supplies. Additionally, they will perform necessary repairs in the facility, including electrical outlets, plumbing, and light fixtures, and install/assemble cabinets, furniture, or other items as needed. The role also includes performing porter duties in their absence and any other tasks assigned by facilities management or the program director.

Requirements

  • Working hours from 7am-3pm with on-call responsibilities for the site (subject to change)
  • Interprets relevant information to resolve problems. Effectively balances considerations and alternatives to make sound decisions
  • Handles unexpected situations by responding effectively to challenges, deadlines and emergencies. Copes adequately with stress on the job
  • Provides timely, accurate and clear documentation according to established policies and procedures
  • Applies time management skills to work effectively within given deadlines
  • Carries out orders and directives. Organizes own time and prioritizes workload effectively
  • Uses resources wisely
  • Willingness to initiate new ideas. Consistently looks for better ways of doing things
  • Demonstrates effective verbal, written and listening skills
  • Works well as part of a team
  • Can be relied upon to be available as needed; includes attendance and punctuality
  • Responds to consumer needs promptly, accurately and with courtesy and respect
  • Models appropriate Represents the organization in a positive and appropriate manner to outside resources
  • Supports the missions and values of SUS and draws attention to behavior that undermines group effectiveness or is inconsistent with core values
  • Maintains confidentiality of consumers and staff. Restrictions information to know who need to know
  • Maintains positive enthusiasm toward job accountabilities and objectives.
  • Persists with extra effort and overcomes obstacles to get the job done
  • Licenses in various skilled areas may be required.
  • If unavailable at the time of emergency (after working hours) employee must contact facility maintenance for further assistance.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the assignments of the porter
  • Prepare work order schedules and submit on a regular basis to facility management
  • Distribute rent invoices and other property management correspondence
  • Provide weekly report of work performed to director of facility management
  • Supervise all assigned
  • Maintain records of all service/maintenance of building systems
  • Maintain control of supplies and uniforms
  • Generate requisitions whenever supplies need replenishing
  • Perform all repairs needed in the facility, such as all light fixtures, electrical outlets, plumbing and replacement of necessary plumbing material for proper usage
  • Install and assemble cabinets, furniture or other items as needed by the facility
  • Perform duties normally handled by the porter, in his/her absence and as needed
  • All other duties assigned by facilities management or program director

Benefits

  • health and wellness resources
  • generous PTO
  • professional development
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