Porter/Assistant Handyman

About the role

The Porter/Assistant Handyman will make sure that a mixed-use residential and commercial buildings in Harlem, New York are maintained daily in clean and functioning order for its occupants. Overall duties will include removing debris, maintaining common areas, restocking bathrooms, and responding to all cleaning emergencies. This position will also include assisting with a variety of non-technical, non-licensed mechanical, electrical maintenance, HVAC, painting, carpentry, custodial, plumbing, general repair, and other assistant handyperson tasks related to overall building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sidewalks in a clean condition in accordance with sanitation rules and regulations.
• Sweep floor daily, mop public areas of building at least twice per week, including but not limited to staircases and hallways, and as otherwise needed.
• Keep handrails clean and free of the dust that accumulates on them.
• Prepare, sort and remove garbage and trash in building for pick up by garbage trucks.
• Keep basement clean and free of all clutter and debris at all times.
• Do not permit storage of any miscellaneous or personal items (furniture, etc.) by any tenants or occupants in the building therein.
• If such a situation arises, the porter must advise management so that appropriate actions can be taken to remove the items.
• Also, porter will remove and dispose of any dead vermin.
• Remove stagnant water in the basement whenever needed.
• Keep receptacles covered at all times.
• Make sure all garbage is bagged and the building is free of violations for garbage and debris at or around the building.
• Follow recycling rules: all recyclable and garbage is to be placed in front of the building according to New York City Department of Sanitation schedule.
• Clean rear yard, airshaft, sewer trap and roof at least once a week or more if needed.
• Remove any obstructions on all fire egress and public areas.
• Promptly replace any missing or burned out bulbs in public area and basement.
• Report all tenants moving in or out of building to management office.
• Clean apartments of debris when tenants move out with proper authorization.
• Ensure that vacant apartments are kept clean and securely locked at all times and not rented or used by porter or others for any reason.
• Report any defect, suspected or otherwise, in the roof, plumbing, electrical and etc. to management.
• During snow periods, clear snow from all sidewalks adjacent to and in front of the building.
• During light snow or ice, apply granulated salt compound or alternative immediately to avoid slippage.
• Assist with general repairs and services in all maintenance related disciplines assigned by the Facilities Manager.
• Assist with preventative maintenance for plumbing, electrical, and heating systems in residential units as needed.
• Assist with minor repairs including carpentry, painting, surface touch-ups, tiling, and flooring.
• Identifies and reports any deficiencies in residential units or the building.
• Assist with changing locks, re-keys, and making key copies as directed.
• Report any illegal activities or conduct, suspected and/or witnessed, on the part of any tenants or visitors at or around the building.
• If there is any evidence of drug activity (addicts, vials, needles, envelopes), or other undesirable behavior, notify management office staff person immediately.
• Report and file report on all accidents without delay to the management office