Handyman/Maintenance Technician - Luxury Residential

Two Trees Management Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Two Trees Management Co. in Brooklyn is seeking a Maintenance Technician/Building Handyman to support the onsite Superintendent in a full-service luxury residential rental building in Williamsburg.

You will manage and respond to work orders, inspect and maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and safety systems, and implement proactive solutions with minimal tenant disruption. Candidates should have experience in skilled trades, strong customer service, and solid knowledge of building operations;

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have previous experience as Handyman at a large-scale luxury rental building.
• Applicants with extensive experience in a skilled trade, construction, or appliance repairs would also be considered.
• References from relevant previous employers

Responsibilities

• Efficiently manage and respond to all building work orders and tenant requests for repairs in a timely and professional manner using Building Link. Ensure that all building work is adequately tracked and monitored through these systems.
• Daily inspection, monitoring and maintenance of all building systems including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security, cable/telecommunications, fire and safety, etc.
• Highly skilled in 1) diagnosis of potential problems that may arise in the physical plant and 2) implementation of proactive and cost effective solutions that offer minimal disruption to tenants
• Coordinate with property manager to implement and maintain robust preventative maintenance procedures for ongoing building upkeep
• Assist in the turnover of apartments in an expeditious and cost-effective manner to ensure available units are available to market in mint condition in as short a period as possible

Skills

Technical proficiency

Building systems

PTAC units

Mechanical troubleshooting

Excel & Outlook

Tenant relations

Tools

Building Link

Key Link

Job description

The Maintenance Technician/Building Handyman will serve under the onsite Superintendent/Resident Manager, responsible for Repairs Facilities Maintenance, and Building Operations for a full service luxury residential rental building in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

• Efficiently manage and respond to all building work orders and tenant requests for repairs in a timely and professional manner using Building Link. Ensure that all building work is adequately tracked and monitored through these systems.
• Daily inspection, monitoring and maintenance of all building systems including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security, cable/telecommunications, fire and safety, etc.
• Highly skilled in 1) diagnosis of potential problems that may arise in the physical plant and 2) implementation of proactive and cost effective solutions that offer minimal disruption to tenants
• Coordinate with property manager to implement and maintain robust preventative maintenance procedures for ongoing building upkeep
• Assist in the turnover of apartments in an expeditious and cost-effective manner to ensure available units are available to market in mint condition in as short a period as possible

Qualifications

Experience

• Ideal candidate will have previous experience as Handyman at a large-scale luxury rental building.
• Applicants with extensive experience in a skilled trade, construction, or appliance repairs would also be considered.
• References from relevant previous employers

Technical Skills

• Extensive technical background and direct experience in the diagnosis, monitoring and maintenance of different in-apartment and overall building systems
• Direct experience and understanding in the diagnosis, repair, servicing, and maintenance of Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner (PTAC) units / Heat Pumps / RTU units and other common area split system units
• Strong mechanical experience a requirement with a greater understanding of Gas-Powered Condensing Boilers AERCO Units, Cooling Towers and multi zone water distribution centers
• Experience using Building Link and Key Link to track building activity and develop management reports on staff utilizations and tenant interactions

Leadership/Management Skills

• Team player able to work well with others
• Reliability essential, company man, proven track record and high degree of loyalty.
• Strong bias towards customer service and managing tenant relationships in an extremely professional and courteous manner
• Excellent written and oral and communications skills
• Exemplary work ethic and attention to detail with and focus on building cost control and efficiency
• Multi-tasking and management of multiple complex projects concurrently
• Ability to lead by example but also formally train and motivate existing building staff to uphold highest standards of customer service
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook
• Understanding of financial management concepts including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control