Apartment Maintenance Technician; Residential Handyperson; Brooklyn
Listed on 2026-09-25
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Building Maintenance, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Plumber
Apartment Maintenance Technician (Residential Handyperson) - Brooklyn
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time
Residential Handyperson
Paths is a full-scale, vertically integrated affordable housing developer, builder, and operator. Since 2004, the Paths team has created and preserved high-quality, affordable housing across the U.S. that enhances communities and helps residents build better lives. With over 16,000 units across 13 states under management and more than 600 employees, Paths manages a suite of capabilities spanning the entire property management life cycle, including: development, construction, property management, maintenance, and security.
Summary:
We are looking for a professional Residential Handyperson with residential building maintenance skills to support the day-to-day maintenance, repair, and efficient operation of building systems and equipment at a 27-building residential community in Brooklyn. This position will coordinate and complete requested work, assign priorities, and follow up on completion.
Classification:
Non-exempt (eligible for overtime);
Non-Union
Location:
Brooklyn, NY 11233
Essential functions/Responsibilities: duties include but are not limited to the following
- Performs routine property maintenance and repairs, including light plumbing, carpentry, painting, plastering, and light electrical work
- Works closely with the Property Manager and Superintendent, who will help coordinate tasks
- Coordinates with tenants to schedule access to apartments and complete repairs
- Efficiently manages incoming service requests and work orders
- Repairs walkways and building exteriors
- Tracks time and logs activities and completed work for each job
- Completes renovation projects as needed
- Performs high-quality work with attention to detail
- Participates in an on-call rotation with the Superintendent to respond to tenant requests and building issues, with compensation provided for travel to the property
Requirements:
- Thorough understanding of safety hazards and the proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of two years of experience with a successful track record as a Maintenance Technician or Handyperson
- Must be available to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs, including additional hours and adjusted shifts as required
- Experience and knowledge in construction and residential maintenance
- Ability to complete a variety of repairs, including painting, carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Good communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with tenants and other staff
- Comfortable using email, text messages, and mobile apps for business purposes
- Reliable vehicle for travel between property locations
- Ownership of tools needed for general Handyperson tasks is a plus
Pay Range: $18.00 to $20.47 per hour
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance: 100% of medical benefits paid for employees only
- Voluntary dental and vision plan options
- Bonus Eligible
- 401(K) available plus company match
- Paid Time Off
- 12 Paid Company Holidays
- Commuter Benefits
- Voluntary short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, dependent coverage
- Voluntary accident insurance, critical Illness insurance, and hospital indemnity Insurance
- Employee Referral Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Position Handyperson
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