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About the Role

The Handyperson works as an integral member of the on-site maintenance team to ensure safe affordable housing is provided and maintained for tenants. The role involves performing routine repairs, cleaning, and ensuring tenant apartments meet safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Work cooperatively with the Superintendent to ensure optimum maintenance of the property.
• Complete routine repairs in the building as needed and ensure documentation on a Service Request Order.
• Work cooperatively with the Superintendent, vendors, contractors, apartment inspections, and monitoring all mechanical systems for proper operation.
• Perform cleaning tasks and follow trash removal guidelines.
• Participate in the regular schedule of floor care.
• Prepare vacant units for timely rental.
• Timely and complete removal of snow and ice.
• Monitor designated maintenance/janitorial inventories.
• Monitor safe use of cleaning supplies, material and equipment.
• Assist with special projects.
• Conduct building tours; represent the building and agency best practices.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Attend trainings as requested.
• Cover front desk and answer main building phone when required.
• Provide back-up coverage to other POP managed facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School or GED preferred, but may be waived for 2 years related experience.
• Experience with cleaning and repair equipment, including vacuum/shop vac, floor machines, snow blower and yard & landscaping equipment.
• Basic knowledge of and competence in, carpentry, electricity and plumbing.
• Adequate knowledge of the operation of boilers, electrical machinery, elevators, HVAC and fire pump & standpipe/sprinkler systems.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
• Certificate of Fitness from the FDNY as appropriate to the work site is required within 6 months of hire.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull weight up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, holidays according to the needs of a 24/7 program operation.
• Able to mop, sweep, climb ladders, and use basic tools, maintenance tools and equipment.
• Ability to stand for longer periods of time; able to bend, kneel, and crouch.
• Able to frequently reach, twist, and make repetitive hand movements in the performance on daily duties.
• Able to read printed materials.

Skills

• Bilingual preferred (Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Russian)

Location

• Brooklyn
• Queens

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Entry Level

Education Level

• High School or GED preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings with Agency Match
• Transit
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer
• Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.

About the Company

• For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness.
• Our residential housing programs serve clients with a variety of needs, including those who are formerly homeless and those struggling with mental illness.
• POP Management is an in-house property management company of Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens.
• POP Management is the largest provider of affordable housing in Brooklyn & Queens.
• POP Management provides affordable housing to low-income seniors and to those with documented history of homelessness, substance abuse, and chronic mental illness.
• POP Management oversees and manages 25 senior buildings with 2,400 units and 4 supportive residences with 300 units for formerly homeless adults/veterans consisting of 300 units.
• The objective of POP Management is to provide high quality housing that responds to the needs of low-income seniors and supportive populations.