Residential General Handyman

Building Superintendent/Handyman

Essential duties and responsibilities for Building Superintendent/Handyman:

• The handyman role is to manage day-to-day building maintenance

• Maintenance the building in top shape through maintenance and inspections.

• Responsible to create and implement proper schedules and checklists for preventative maintenance.

• Make sure that all work is properly completed on a daily basis.

• Complete and update status of all work orders through work order system

• If the work order cannot be completed, update notes on work order software.

• Maintains fresh paint on interior of the building.

• Create compliance check log.

• Maintains inspection logs for sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, elevators, and other building systems as required by city, state, and federal law.

• Conducts regular preventative maintenance on items throughout the interior and exterior of the building.

• Create log for the above requirements.

• Keeps entrances, walkways, and stairways clear of ice, snow, and debris

• Be disaster ready - take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies.

• Maintain jobsite safety, health, and cleanliness

• Verify all work is done in a good workmanship level.

• Ensure project documentation and reports are complete.

• Other duties as assigned by property manager.

• Maintain inventory of all tools and supplies, prepare purchase order for supplies and tools in a timely manner for approval.

• Maintain licenses/certificates and FDNY qualified person required for the building.

• Tools need to be safeguarded, neat, and organized always

• MUST always clock in and out, even when responding to an emergency

• All overtime requests must be reported and approved by building manager in writing

• Must leave your workstation ready in case another handyman has to come in for emergencies.

• Building management requires days off that will NOT be paid. (Can apply PTO to offset the days)

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Must have strong problem-solving skills.
• Has the ability to perform basic repairs in electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Has the ability to paint, plaster sheetrock, and carpentry work.
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have superior customer service skills.
• Must be detail oriented and have good scheduling skills.
• Must be proficient at safely using tools associated with the job.
• Has knowledge of building codes and safety standards as set forth by the state and federal governments have a valid S-95 Fire safety Certificate
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to lift heavy items.
• Must be able to maneuver in small spaces.
• Must be able to kneel and crouch or climb tall ladders.

Work environment:

• Must be able to deal effectively with unruly or unhappy tenants.
• Must be able to work in dirty, hot, cramped, and otherwise uncomfortable areas.
• Time will be spent walking all over the property, including up and down stairs.
• Must be willing to work odd hours including nights and weekends.