Superintendent/Handyman

Essential duties and responsibilities

• The handyman role is to manage day-to-day building maintenance
• Maintain the building in top shape through maintenance and inspections
• Create and implement proper schedules and checklists for preventative maintenance
• Make sure that all work is properly completed on a daily basis
• Complete and update status of all work orders through the work order system
• If the work order cannot be completed, update notes on the work order software
• Maintains fresh paint on the interior of the building
• Create compliance check log
• Maintains inspection logs for sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, elevators, and other building systems as required by city, state, and federal law
• Conducts regular preventative maintenance on items throughout the interior and exterior of the building
• Create log for the above requirements
• Keeps 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
• Tools need to be safely guarded, neat, and organized always
• MUST always clock in and out, even when responding to an emergency
• All overtime requests must be reported and approved by the building manager writing
• Must leave your workstation ready in case another handyman has to come in for emergencies

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must have strong problem-solving skills
• Has the ability to perform basic repairs in electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems
• Has the ability to paint, plaster, sheetrock, and carpentry work
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have superior customer service skills
• Must be detail-oriented and have good scheduling skills
• Must be proficient at safely using tools associated with the job
• Has knowledge of building codes and safety standards as set forth by the state and federal governments
• Has a valid S-95 Fire safety Certificate
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to lift heavy items
• Must be able to maneuver in small spaces
• Must be 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