Superintendent/Handyman

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain the building in top shape through maintenance and inspections.
• Create and implement proper schedules and checklists for preventative maintenance.
• Ensure all work is completed on a daily basis.
• Complete and update status of all work orders through the work order system.
• If work orders cannot be completed, update notes on the work order software.
• Maintain fresh paint on the interior of the building.
• Create compliance check logs.
• Maintain inspection logs for sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, elevators, and other building systems as required by city, state, and federal law.
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance on items throughout the interior and exterior of the building.
• Create logs for the above requirements.
• Keep entrances, walkways, and stairways clear of ice, snow, and debris.
• Be disaster ready - take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies.
• Maintain jobsite safety, health, and cleanliness.
• Verify all work is done in a good workmanship level.
• Ensure project documentation and reports are complete.
• Other duties as assigned by the property manager.
• Maintain inventory of all tools and supplies, prepare purchase orders for supplies and tools in a timely manner for approval.
• Maintain licenses/certificates and FDNY qualified person required for the building.
• Maintain tools in a safe guarded, neat, and organized manner.
• MUST always clock in and out, even when responding to an emergency.
• All overtime requests must be reported and approved by the building manager.
• Must leave your workstation ready in case another handyman has to come in for emergencies.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform basic repairs in electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to paint, plaster, sheetrock, and carpentry work.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented and good scheduling skills.
• Proficient at safely using tools associated with the job.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety standards as set forth by the state and federal governments, including a valid S-95 Fire safety Certificate.
• Valid driver's license.
• Able to lift heavy items.
• Able to maneuver in small spaces.
• Able to kneel and crouch or climb tall ladders.

Work Environment

• Must be able to deal effectively with unruly or unhappy tenants.
• Must be able to work in dirty, hot, cramped, and otherwise uncomfortable areas.
• Time will be spent walking all over the property, including up and down stairs.