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About the Role

As part of the Building Operations team, you will handle numerous maintenance and repair responsibilities for a landmark building in Midtown Manhattan. You will need to be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and occasional overtime, with the ability to adjust shift times to suit project scope and impact to customer base. Top candidates should be well-rounded with hands-on working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and carpentry trades. The top candidates considered for this role will also have at least two years' experience in a corporate office and/or professional setting.

Responsibilities

Install, repair drywall walls and partitions to finish quality.
Repair and refinish wood office furniture.
Perform general basic electrical repairs.
Perform general locksmith and repair duties.
Make general plumbing repairs and replace plumbing fixtures.
Repair building maintenance machines and equipment.
Make repairs to office lamps, receptacles and power cords.
Ensure jobsite is kept clean and neat during and after each shift.
Maintain maintenance workshop area in a clean and organized, professional manner.
Work with the building porters, as needed, for meeting and event setups when time allows.
Respond to emails regarding facility requests in a timely manner.
Meet weekly or as needed with direct management to review workflow priorities and status.
Other relevant duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience.
At least 2 years of prior experience in an office or corporate environment is required.
Have hands-on experience safely using hand and power tools.
Working knowledge of industry safety standards (Lockout-Tagout, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), etc.), or receive proper training within the first 3 months of employment.
Must have solid knowledge of all aspects of building maintenance, be proactive by identifying issues before they can become a bigger problem.
Must be able to use good judgment in how to appropriately make repairs efficiently and effectively.
Experience sending and receiving emails.
Certification in use of Genie aerial work lift required within the first three (3) months of employment (training will be provided).
Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs.
Flexible to work additional hours and adjusted shift times, on occasion, when needed.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
Not able to sponsor visas for this position.

Skills

Basic electrical work
Basic plumbing work
Carpentry (woodworking, cabinetry, wood repair, etc.)

Location

Midtown Manhattan

Work Type

In-person
Monday through Friday, 7AM – 4PM (40-hour workweek)
Occasional overtime and weekend work as needed

Experience Level

Minimum of 5 years of experience
At least two years' experience in a corporate office and/or professional setting

Salary/Compensations

Starting hourly rate of $26.15475
Flexibility for higher rates up to $34.798 based on prior directly relevant work experience
Additional pay for any work hours over 40 each week, when needed

Benefits

Pay, benefits and other employment terms and conditions are determined by the 32BJ SEIU contract.

About the Company

The New York City Bar Association (City Bar), founded in 1870, is a voluntary association of lawyers and law students.
The City Bar’s mission is to equip and mobilize a diverse legal profession to practice with excellence, promote reform of the law, and uphold the rule of law and access to justice in support of a fair society and the public interest in our community, our nation, and throughout the world.
The Building Operations department maintains and operates a 60,000 square foot landmark building in midtown Manhattan.

Equal Opportunity

We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and unique experiences to apply.
We welcome diversity of all kinds.
It is the policy of the City Bar to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, gender (including gender identity), sexual orientation, disability, arrest or conviction record, pregnancy, credit history, salary history, caregiver status, marital status, partnership status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, religion, sex, genetic information, military status, unemployment status or any other characteristic as protected by law.
With regard to the Americans with Disabilities Act and other related laws, the organization will endeavor to make reasonable accommodations for persons due to their religious beliefs, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition or because the individual was a victim of domestic violence, sexual violence or stalking.