Handyperson – Full Time Positions Available in Brooklyn and Queens

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens is hiring a Handyperson to join their maintenance team, ensuring a safe and clean living environment across multiple locations. Candidates should possess relevant experience or education, be able to lift heavy items, and ideally have bilingual communication skills. Competitive salaries and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Generous time off

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Retirement Savings with Agency Match

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer

Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• FDNY Certificate of Fitness required within 6 months of hire.
• Able to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine repairs and cleaning in and around the property.
• Work closely with the Superintendent and maintain documentation.
• Monitor mechanical systems for proper operation.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Bilingual Russian/English

Bilingual Chinese/English

Bilingual Korean/English

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education

High School or GED

FDNY Certificates of Fitness

Job description

Handyperson Full Time Positions Are Available for the Following Locations:

● 4112 Fort Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11219

● 55 Pierrepont St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

● 31-41 23rd St, Astoria, NY 11106

● 1615 8th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

● 157 Graham Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11206

●2377 Pacific St, Brooklyn, NY 11233

For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness.

POP Management is an in house property management company of Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens. POP Management is the largest provider of affordable housing in Brooklyn & Queens. POP Management provides affordable housing to low-income seniors and to those with documented history of homelessness, substance abuse, and chronic mental illness. POP Management oversees and manages 25 senior buildings with 2,400 units and 4 supportive residences with 300 units for formerly homeless adults/veterans consisting of 300 units. The objective of POP Management is to provide high quality housing that responds to the needs of low-income seniors and supportive populations.

STATEMENT OF THE JOB:

The Handyperson works as an integral member of the on-site maintenance team to ensure a safe work environment is provided and maintained for all occupants and visitors in buildings managed by POP Management, the housing office of Catholic Charities, Brooklyn & Queens. The Handyperson is responsible to perform routine repairs in and around the property while adhering to a standard that meets all outside monitoring requirements to ensure a safe and clean environment. Additionally, the Handyperson is responsible to participate in the duties of the regular cleaning and sanitizing of the property. The Handyperson ensures that required safety standards are met .

• Work closely and cooperatively with the Superintendent to ensure optimum maintenance of the property.
• Complete routine repairs in the building as needed and ensure documentation on a Service Request Order.
• Work closely and cooperatively with the Superintendent, vendors, contractors, building tenants, and monitor all mechanical systems for proper operation.
• Perform cleaning tasks and follow trash removal guidelines as outlined by the NYC Department of Sanitation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School or GED preferred, but may be waived for 2 years related experience.
• FDNY Certificates of Fitness preferred
• Certificate of Fitness from the FDNY as appropriate to the work site is required within 6 months of hire.
• Bilingual Spanish/English; Russian/English; Chinese/English; Korean/English speaking preferred.
• Able to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed.
• Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.

BENEFITS:

• We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including:
• Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually)
• Medical ,

• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement Savings with Agency Match
• Transit
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance
• Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer
• Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.

For more information on our organization, please visit our website at:

www.ccbq.org EOE/AA.