Handyman​/Maintenance Technician

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Full Time Manual Labor New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $23.00 To $28.00 Hourly

Position Summary

The Handyman/Maintenance Technician is responsible for the daily operation, maintenance and repairs of the building. The building should always be cleaned and maintained in a first-class manner that is consistent with the Company policies. It is the duty to anticipate, identify and correct any and all problems involving the property and to implement procedures that will prevent such problems. Handyman/Maintenance Technician will perform general maintenance, repairs, and preventative maintenance throughout a residential building.

The ideal candidate has hands‑on experience with plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, plastering, HVAC, appliances, and general building upkeep.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The Handyman/Maintenance Technician will conduct all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, and state and federal laws (OSHA, ADA and Fair Housing). They will respond promptly and professionally to resident service requests, maintain common areas and building systems, assist with apartment turnovers, and help ensure the property remains safe, clean, and well maintained. The successful candidate must be able to work independently with minimal supervision while communicating effectively with residents, building management, staff, and outside vendors.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform general repairs, preventative maintenance, and daily inspections throughout the building and property.
• Respond promptly and professionally to resident maintenance requests and service tickets.
• Troubleshoot and complete basic repairs involving plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, carpentry, painting, plastering, and general hardware.
• Perform general plumbing repairs, including toilets, faucets, fixtures, and minor leaks.
• Repair and replace doors, doorknobs, locks, cabinets, hardware, broken tiles, fixtures, walls, ceilings, and flooring.
• Perform minor cosmetic improvements, including painting, plastering, sanding, patching, and wallpaper installation.
• Assist with basic heating and HVAC repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Perform maintenance and upkeep of building equipment, including cooling towers and boilers, as applicable.
• Assist with apartment turnovers by preparing vacant units for move-in, including repairs, painting, cleaning, and general improvements.
• Maintain the cleanliness, appearance, and safety of apartments, entrances, hallways, common areas, and other building spaces.
• Perform grounds maintenance, trash collection, snow removal, and other seasonal property‑maintenance duties.
• Inspect common areas, apartments, and building equipment for maintenance needs and potential safety issues.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Coordinate with building management, staff, contractors, and outside vendors as needed.
• Provide courteous, professional, and responsive customer service to residents and tenants.
• Assist with building emergencies and after‑hours maintenance issues.
• Follow all workplace safety procedures, company policies, and applicable NYC building codes and regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of completed work and report significant maintenance issues to building management.
• Assist management with compliance inspections and regulatory requirements including HPD, DOB, FDNY, DEP, OSHA, Local Law requirements, and housing quality standards, as applicable.
• Report unsafe conditions, code violations, equipment failures, and…