Handyperson- VIA WEST

Since 1915, The Durst Organization has been a family-run business dedicated to the principles of innovation, integrity, community, and sustainability. We develop, build, own, and manage premier office towers and residential buildings that set new standards in environmental responsibility and user efficiency. Our enduring relationships with our tenants and partners are critical to our success and have made us generations of builders, building for generations.

We build, own, and operate many of the world’s most innovative and efficient buildings. We create value for our tenants and partners by developing sustainable residential and commercial properties in which people live, work, and thrive.

Overview: Handyperson candidate will be responsible for maintenance support in the apartment community and be accountable for helping the company deliver on our resident commitments of exceptional move-in, residential satisfaction, express service, and personal attention. Candidate will also serve as a member of the Emergency Response Team and assist with fire, non-fire, medical, and/or other building related emergencies.

The Durst Organization is seeking a Handyperson for Helena 57 West, our residential property located in Manhattan.

The shift(s) and schedule(s) for this position will be:

10AM to 6:30 PM Thursday – Monday

Days off: Tuesday & Wednesday

General maintenance, orderliness, and cleanliness to ensure the facilities and equipment in the building and resident’s apartments are in good working order at all times.

Executes daily routine work orders and escalates issues upward as necessary

Builds and repairs cabinets, counters, closets, and other carpentry as needed

Making minor electric repairs (switches, receptacles, light fixtures, etc)

Plastering and painting as needed on small and large scales

Minor plumbing including but not limited to repairing leaks, minor pipe replacements, appliance repairs (washers/dryers, refrigerators, etc)

Repairs entrance and internal doors, locks, hinges, create keys and other operable hardware

Snow removal and perimeter maintenance as required

In a safe manner, start up, maintain, repair and shut down of building-wide equipment.

Perform basic mechanical, plumbing, electrical and HVAC work

Service and perform daily and weekly maintenance on boiler

Performs and records preventive and predictive maintenance on all MEP equipment and systems

Observes/evaluates corrective maintenance or repair on equipment

Perform apartment inspections prior to and upon resident move out to verify apartment condition and determine necessary repairs.

On call availability for emergencies and projects as assigned by the Property Manager / General Manager.

Perform and support the monthly or periodic inspections of building systems, i.e., HVAC,

electrical distribution, structural, vertical transportation, roofs, and parapets. Complete required logs and prepare a detailed report of discrepancies and report up the chain of command.

Maintains all fire protection and security systems including required preventative maintenance, inspections, and documentation.

Inspect and test all emergency equipment as required to ensure compliance.

Request materials, tools, and supplies as needed.

Ensures highly efficient safety program, with emphasis on awareness, discipline, and compliance. Overall safety program to conform to OSHA standards, applicable building safety manual, and other safety venues as deemed appropriate.

Practice proper PPE compliance and maintain a safe working record and environment.

Maintain overall cleanliness and appearance of mechanical rooms and note repairs are noted and completed on a timely basis.

Manages spare and critical parts room inventory for MEP systems and appliances.

Represent the TDO brand…