Handyperson (53898)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as the front line of building maintenance and upkeep.
• Ensure that all maintenance issues throughout the buildings are identified and addressed in a timely manner.
• Keep a log of time as a reporting mechanism for property managers.
• Maintain 24‑hour availability for emergency call status.
• If unable to be on call (e.g., vacation or sickness), inform the property manager as soon as possible and arrange alternative coverage; failure to respond while on call is considered dereliction of duty and may lead to sanction, including termination.
• Conduct complete inspections of assigned buildings once per week and maintain written records of these inspections.
• Contact the manager ahead of time for supplies or service contractors so that a Purchase Order can be authorized.
• Meet with the Building Maintenance Supervisor and the Property Manager once per month to discuss building issues and concerns.
• Perform all work orders within a reasonable amount of time, request tenant signatures as appropriate, and consider a work order completed once the tenant has signed. If a tenant refuses to sign, inform the manager.
• Do not perform work in an apartment without a work order.
• In emergencies, use discretion and inform management as soon as possible, preferably before performing the work.
• Do not perform work in apartments for personal profit.
• Obtain and maintain all necessary certifications and licenses required to perform duties.
• Maintain all floors swept and mopped daily.
• Spray‑buff all floors weekly.
• Stripe and wax all floors as necessary, at least twice a year.
• Sweep and mop all stairs weekly.
• Clean and restock all common bathrooms daily.
• Thoroughly clean the laundry room once per day (more if needed).
• Thoroughly clean public spaces once per day (more if needed).
• Clean all glass surfaces daily, including lobby and management areas.
• Keep all storage, utility, and work rooms clean and organized.
• Shovel, sand, salt, and scrape snow as weather demands.
• Prepare all trash and recycling for pick‑up on scheduled days.
• Maintain buildings free of debris in all common areas and grounds; ensure halls and common areas are free from obstructions (garbage, furniture, etc.).
• Maintain the compactor and recycling rooms clean and organized at all times.
• Remove graffiti from all surfaces within 24 hours on weekdays and by the first Monday if it appears on the weekend.
• Provide maintenance and trash removal to the parking lot and grounds once per day when applicable.
• Sweep the parking lot weekly when applicable.
• Maintain landscaping; apply fertilizer, weed killer, and seeding as necessary.
• Prune trees and shrubs as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintain a professional appearance; uniforms must be worn during work hours.

Physical Requirements

ActivityWeight RangeFrequency Lifting/Carrying10 lbs or lessNever Lifting/Carrying11‑20 lbsOccasionally Lifting/Carrying21‑40 lbsFrequently Lifting/Carrying41‑60 lbsContinuously Bend—Never Squat—Occasionally Kneel—Frequently Twist/Turn—Continuously Climb—Never Pushing/Pulling—Occasionally Crawl—Frequently Reach Above Shoulder13‑25 lbsNever Reach Above Shoulder26‑40 lbsOccasionally Type/Keyboard41‑60 lbsFrequently Driving61‑100 lbsContinuously Automatic100+ lbsStandard

Assistant Superintendents are continuously on their feet and moving throughout the building and grounds.

Competencies

• 1–2 years of superintendent experience in comparable affordable‑housing buildings preferred.
• Basic working knowledge of carpentry, masonry, windows, doors, roofing, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC diagnosis and repair.
• Organized.

Education and Experience

• S‑12 certification required or must be obtained within the first 60 days of employment.
• Sustainability training or certificate preferred.