Handyman - 32BJ

Responsibilities

• Respond to tenant service requests in an efficient, friendly, and responsible manner.
• Monitor operation of building equipment, listing temperature and pressure readings.
• Perform sprinkler and standpipe system drain-downs and fill-ups for maintenance and inspections while ensuring system integrity, proper valve operation, and compliance with fire protection and safety standards.
• Take appropriate actions to correct any out-of-range conditions.
• Perform chemical tests on Cooling tower and Boiler water, as necessary. Add chemicals as required.
• Perform HVAC maintenance tasks such as: repair or replace pumps, motors, compressors, change oil, air filters, grease bearings, replace drive belts checking for proper alignment, etc.
• Able to replace lighting ballasts and bulbs working off a 12 ft ladder or up to 24 ft on a lift.
• Plumbing repairs include repacking of steam or water valves, repair of flushometers, faucets, and opening clogged drains by using an electric snake.
• Thread pipe.
• Quickly respond to tenant requests for service.
• Daily record meter readings for electric, water and overtime heat.
• Paint equipment and machinery rooms.
• List any items needed to order to keep adequate stock of tools, parts, and fittings.
• Work on projects as directed individually or as part of a team.
• Work extra hours as required for building operations, vacation relief, Holidays.
• Handyman must be an efficient, motivated hard worker, prompt and reliable.
• Have some basic computer skills in excel and word.
• Be service-oriented; be willing to go the “extra mile” to satisfy a tenant’s request for service.
• Have a thorough knowledge of the building and MEP equipment.
• Able to perform all work utilizing personal protective equipment (PPE) while following all OSHA guidelines and safety precautions.

Qualifications

• Essential Physical Abilities: Ability to visually inspect machinery; ability to walk up and down stairs for inspections and emergency procedure practice and/or implementation; ability to detect emergency alarms and alarm conditions – by auditory, visual, and olfactory senses; ability to inspect equipment located on roofs or other high places; ability to climb to roof of the building using stairways during conditions of power loss and during other emergencies; ability to work on hands and knees for inspection, repair or maintenance of equipment located low to the roof, floor slabs or ground; ability to work weekends and extended hours; ability to respond 24/7 to building emergencies; ability to climb ladders to conduct inspections, maintenance and repairs; ability to move heavy objects with the aid of appropriate tools and equipment; ability to carry heavy objects, such as five (5) gallon pails up several flights of stairs.
• Experience and Education: At least 2 to 4 years of relevant experience.
• Licensing Requirements: A35 Operate and Maintain Air Compressors; if not already held, must be obtained within 1 year of hire date. F01 Citywide Fire Guard for Impairment; if not already held, must be obtained within 1 year of hire date. S12 Citywide Sprinkler System; if not already held, must be obtained within 1 year of hire date. S13 Citywide Standpipe System; if not already held, must be obtained within 1 year of hire date. Q01/Q99 Refrigeration Engineer; if not already held, prefer license to be obtained within 3 years of hire date. EPA Section 608: Universal CFC Certification; if not already held, prefer license to be obtained within 3 years of hire date.