General Handyman

PBS Facility Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PBS Facility Service is seeking a Building Superintendent/Handyman to manage daily maintenance, inspections and safety across the property. The role involves coordinating with contractors, implementing preventive maintenance schedules, and maintaining complete work order records.

Ideal candidates will have strong problem-solving skills, required certifications, and experience with basic electrical, plumbing and carpentry tasks.

Qualifications

• Must have strong problem-solving skills.
• Must have S12 or S13 Certification.
• Able to perform basic repairs in electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Proficiency in painting, plaster, sheetrock, and carpentry work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Superior customer service and tenant relations.
• Strong scheduling and time-management abilities.
• Proficient at safely using tools associated with the job.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety standards; valid S-95 Fire safety Certificate.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift heavy items.
• Ability to maneuver in small spaces.
• Ability to kneel, crouch, and climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day building maintenance and inspections.
• Coordinate with contractors for outsourced work and repairs.
• Create and implement preventative maintenance schedules and checklists.
• Maintain and update work orders and notes in the system.
• Maintain logs for inspections of sprinkler systems, extinguishers, elevators and relevant building systems.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance across the jobsite.
• Oversee inventory of tools and supplies; issue purchase orders.
• Answer emergency calls and document incidents as required.
• Review cleaning crews’ performance and adherence to standards.
• Keep entrances and walkways clear of ice, snow, and debris.

Skills

Problem solving

S12/S13 Certification

Electrical/plumbing/mechanical repairs

Painting & carpentry

Communication

Customer service

Scheduling

Tool safety

Building codes & safety

Driver's license

Heavy lifting

Mobility in tight spaces

Climbing & flexibility

Job description

Essential Duties And Responsibilities For Building Superintendent/ Handyman

• The handyman role is to manage day-to-day building maintenance
• Maintenance the building in top shape thru maintenance and inspections.
• Responsible to create and implement proper schedules and checklists for preventative maintenance.
• Coordinate with contractors to or repair crews for work that is outsourced.
• Make sure that all work is properly completed on daily basis.
• Complete and update status of all work Orders thru work order System
• If the work order cannot be completed, update notes on work order software.
• Maintains fresh paint on 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.
• Performs regular inspections of all common areas.
• 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.
• Inspect vacant units prepare them for rental.
• Obtain and document all inspections and ensure quality of work prior to each inspection.
• Maintain jobsite safety, health, and cleanliness
• Verify all work is done in a good workmanship level.
• Ensure project documentation and reports are complete.
• Minimum twice a year, the apartment HVAC filters must be cleaned and changed.
• Quarterly must change common area filters in rooftop.
• Other duties as assigned by property manager.
• Maintain inventory of all tools and supplies, prepare purchase order for supplies and tools in a timely manner for approval.
• Review cleaning crews work and efficiency.
• Maintain Licenses/certificates and FDNY qualified person required for the building.
• Are responsible for Answering all emergency calls at your designated location.
• Tools need to be safe 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 building manger writing
• Must leave your workstation ready in case another handyman has to come in for emergencies.

Saturday and Sunday Only!

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must have strong problem-solving skills.
• Must have S12 or S13 Certification
• 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 have 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.