Handyman

Postgraduate Center for Mental Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Postgraduate Center for Mental Health is seeking a Handyman to handle maintenance, cleaning, and repair tasks essential for the upkeep of the building. This entry-level full-time position involves a wide range of responsibilities, including carpentry, plumbing, and managing vendor relations, making it suitable for candidates with relevant experience in maintenance and a dedication to providing excellent service.

Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid certification required within 6 months of employment.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in building maintenance.
• Basic computer skills required, including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair the physical environment, including carpentry, electrical, and plumbing tasks.
• Conduct apartment and common area inspections.
• Respond to emergency situations promptly.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing

Effective customer service skills

Good communication skills

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade school training in electrical, plumbing or carpentry

Tools

Routine power tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

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Description

Description

JOB SCOPE: Provide, supervise and direct the maintenance, cleaning, painting and repair of the physical environment of the building and property, including carpentry, electrical and plumbing as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Sweeps and mops all floors, offices, hallways, lounge, laundry room, community kitchen, and staircases on a daily basis.
• Dusts furniture and all windowsills in common areas, staff areas and first floor, except for resident apartments.
• Cleans compactor, prepares and takes out garbage three times weekly. Cleans and keeps compactor and compactor room in clean and working order.
• Cleans laundry machines and dryers.
• Cleans glass doors daily, cleans and dust all residence doors when needed.
• Provides repair/maintenance service to apartments and documents work orders completed in Real Page.
• Cleans and prepares vacant apartment (s) for occupancy as directed.
• Sweeps and hoses down sidewalk in front end of building and cleans yards.
• Checks and replaces all lighting and emergency lighting inside and outside the building.
• Escorts and oversees all outside maintenance vendors performing work in the building.
• Shovels/cleans snow from premises and maintains safe entrance to the residence.
• Perform minor repairs and touch-ups as necessary, i.e., hanging pictures/bulletin boards, painting, light bulb replacement, faucet repair (washers, etc.), stripping floors and re-waxing, and other assignments as directed by supervision.
• Respond to emergency situations such as water pipe breaks, and report situation to proper personnel. Tend to emergency situation as best as possible until assistance arrives, then assist in repair as necessary
• Conducts apartment inspections and common area inspections of the facility in accordance with agency policy.
• Receives, stocks, and maintains an inventory of residence supplies, and distributes provisional supplies to residents as needed.
• Safeguards and maintains inventory of building tools and supplies.
• Prepares and submits maintenance supply requisition to Program Director.
• Meets with Program Director weekly for supervision.
• Maintains a cordial, professional relationship with residents.
• Handles confidential information in accordance with Federal and New York State law and regulations.
• Adhere to personnel and residential policies and procedures as outlined in the PCMH Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and the Residential Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Provides maintenance coverage on a one-time or temporary basis to other job locations based upon the needs of the residential division.
• Performs other duties, consistent with the goals and objectives of the program, as directed by the Program Director.
  
  
  

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE:

• Basic knowledge of carpentry, electrical, and plumbing as required.
• Knowledge of routine power tools and cleaning equipment.
• Working knowledge of NYC Building Codes and City Regulations.
• Basic computer skills; Internet Search, Microsoft Office
• CPR/First Aid (must obtain Certification within 6 month of employment and maintain throughout duration of employment.)
  
  
  

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Effective customer services skills
• Ability to interact with staff and residents.
• Good communication skills
• Well organized
• Ability to effectively manage time.
  
  
  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred OR Minimum three (3) years’ experience in building maintenance and cleaning.
• Trade school training in electrical, plumbing or carpentry desirable.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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