Handyman

Phipps NY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Phipps NY is seeking a reliable handyman to perform general maintenance tasks in New York. Responsibilities include plumbing repairs, hardware replacements, cosmetic updates to apartments, and maintenance of HVAC systems. Ideal candidates should possess strong carpentry and electrical skills, along with 2 years of handyman experience. Applicants need a high school diploma or GED. The company supports diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of general maintenance experience.
• 2 years of prior handyman experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform general plumbing repairs like toilets and faucets.
• Repair and replace doors, doorknobs, locks, and broken tiles.
• Carry out minor cosmetic updates including painting and plastering.
• Maintain and assist in repairs of heating and cooling systems.
• Assist in snow removal on sidewalks and driveways.

Skills

Basic carpentry skills

Basic electrical skills

Problem-solving ability

Attention to detail

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Crotona Park West HDFC
1581 Fulton Ave
Bronx, NY 10457, USA

Phipps Houses is one of the nation’s oldest and largest not-for-profit developer/owners of affordable housing. It is a multi-faceted real estate organization, involved in the development, finance, construction and asset management of new and rehabilitated multi-family housing for low to middle income New Yorkers. Through its subsidiary, Phipps Houses Services, Inc., it conducts residential and some commercial property management, and its tax‑exempt affiliate, Phipps Neighborhoods, provides human services to its development communities.

Position Overview

This position is primarily responsible for performing general maintenance tasks on a daily basis that include, but are not limited to the following duties.

• General plumbing repairs such as toilets, faucets, and minor leaks.
• Repair and replace general hardware such as doors, doorknobs, locks, and broken tiles.
• Minor cosmetic updates to apartments, entrances, and common areas such as painting, plaster, sanding, and wallpaper installation.
• Maintenance and upkeep of cooling towers and boilers, as well as assisting in repairs of heating and HVAC systems.
• Assist in snow removal on sidewalks and driveways.

Job Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience.
• Basic carpentry and electrical skills.
• Ability to solve problems and pay attention to details.
• Friendly, positive team player.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to follow instructions.

Required Experience

• 2 years of prior handyman experience

Requirements

Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.