Handyperson - Melrose

About Jericho Project

Jericho Project is a nationally recognized nonprofit that has been working to end homelessness at its roots since 1983. What began as a Manhattan soup kitchen has grown into a citywide organization serving nearly 3,000 New Yorkers each year—including over 700 veterans, as well as young adults and families, many of whom identify as LGBTQ+.

Jericho provides more than 600 units of supportive housing through seven permanent residences in the Bronx and Harlem, along with scattered-site apartments throughout New York City. Our housing-first model is paired with wraparound services delivered by skilled case managers, licensed mental health clinicians, and workforce development specialists. Together, these services support our four pillars of stability: housing, employment, wellness, and family.

In 2024, Jericho facilitated over 570 housing placements, helped secure nearly 275 job placements, and delivered over 750 therapy sessions through our in-house Jericho Therapy Program. As we move toward expanding our reach by an additional 2,000 units of housing, we remain committed to helping individuals and families build lasting independence and well-being- one person, one home, and one community at a time.

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.

Handyperson

Location:

Melrose (Bronx)

Reports To:

Superintendent

Status:
Non-Exempt

Compensation: $43,680 annualized

• 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.

• 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.

This position…