Handyperson​/Maintenance Person, Commercial Building

POSITION: Handyperson/Maintenance Person, Commercial Building

DEPARTMENT: Building Operations

POSITION

REPORTS TO:

Senior Manager of Operations

LOCATION: In-person, Midtown Manhattan

FLSA STATUS
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Non-exempt

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The Building Operations department maintains and operates a 60,000 square foot landmark building in midtown Manhattan.

As part of the Building Operations team, you will handle numerous maintenance and repair responsibilities for a landmark building in Midtown Manhattan. You will need to be able to work independently in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities and occasional overtime, with the ability to adjust shift times to suit project scope and impact to customer base. Top candidates should be well‑rounded with hands‑on working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and carpentry trades.

The top candidates considered for this role will also have at least two years' experience in a corporate office and/or professional setting.

• Install, repair drywall walls and partitions to finish quality.
• Repair and refinish wood office furniture.
• Perform general basic electrical repairs.
• Perform general locksmith and repair duties.
• Make general plumbing repairs and replace plumbing fixtures.
• Repair building maintenance machines and equipment.
• Make repairs to office lamps, receptacles and power cords.
• Ensure jobsite is kept clean and neat during and after each shift.
• Maintain maintenance workshop area in a clean and organized, professional manner.
• Work with the building porters, as needed, for meeting and event setups when time allows.
• Respond to emails regarding facility requests in a timely manner.
• Meet weekly or as needed with direct management to review workflow priorities and status
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Must be skilled in basic electrical and plumbing work.
• Must be skilled in carpentry (woodworking, cabinetry, wood repair, etc...)
• At least 2 years of prior experience in an office or corporate environment is required, as this role requires familiarity with project‑based work, assigned tasks, deadlines, and collaboration within a professional setting.
• Have hands‑on experience safely using hand and power tools.
• Working knowledge of industry safety standards (Lockout-Tagout, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), etc.), or receive proper training within the first 3 months of employment.
• Must have solid knowledge of all aspects of building maintenance, be proactive by identifying issues before they can become a bigger problem.
• Must be able to use good judgment in how to appropriately make repairs efficiently and effectively.
• Experience sending and receiving emails.
• Certification in use of Genie aerial work lift required within the first three (3) months of employment (training will be provided).
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
• Flexible to work additional hours and adjusted shift times, on occasion, when needed.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to sponsor visas for this position.

This position will work in-person at our Midtown Manhattan office, Monday through Friday, 7AM - 4PM (40-hour workweek), with occasional overtime and weekend work as needed.

This is a 32BJ SEIU position with a starting hourly rate of…