Handyperson II - Full Time; 7710-702-N

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens; Brooklyn (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Savings with Agency Match

Transit

Flexible Spending Account

Life insurance

Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified

Job summary

Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens is seeking an on-site Handyperson II to maintain and repair properties managed by POP Management. You will perform routine repairs, assist with turnovers, and ensure a safe, clean environment for residents and visitors in buildings across Brooklyn and Queens.

Ideal candidates bring residential maintenance skills, basic plumbing/electrical knowledge, and the ability to read and communicate in English. Flexibility with hours, including weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required or waived for 2 years related experience.
• FDNY Certificates of Fitness preferred or required within 6 months of hire.
• Experience with cleaning and basic repair equipment (vacuum, floor machines, snow blower).
• Skilled in general residential maintenance (carpentry, painting, basic plumbing, electrical).
• Ability to read, write, and speak English; bilingual in Spanish/Korean/Chinese/Russian preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Superintendent to maintain property and document service requests.
• Perform routine repairs in buildings and monitor mechanical systems.
• Coordinate with vendors, tenants, and contractors; inspect elevators and HVAC as needed.
• Assist with apartment turnovers including repairs and fixture replacements.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of mechanical rooms and exteriors; follow sanitation guidelines.
• Cover front desk and answer main building phone when required; provide backup coverage as needed.

Skills

Residential maintenance

Carpentry

Painting

Basic plumbing

Electrical troubleshooting

Time management

English literacy

Bilingual preferred

Education

High School or GED

FDNY Certificates of Fitness preferred

FDNY Certificate of Fitness within 6 months

Tools

Vacuum/Shop Vac

Floor machines

Snow blower

Yard & landscaping equipment

Job description

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 26 senior buildings and 4 supportive residences consisting of formerly homeless adults and veterans. 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 II 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 II 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 II is responsible to participate in the duties of the regular cleaning and sanitizing of the property. The Handyperson II ensures that required safety standards are met. As part of a team, the Handyperson II works in buildings with technological advancements featuring all-electric heating, cooling, and hot water systems, and incorporate resiliency components to create areas of refuge for residents and community neighbors, including back-up generator power for cooling, charging, sheltering in place and other emergency needs.

• 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.
• Assist with apartment turnovers, including repairs, fixture replacements, and preparing units for new residents.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of mechanical rooms, hallways and building exteriors.
• Perform cleaning tasks and follow trash removal guidelines as outlined by the NYC Department of Sanitation.
• Follow a regular schedule of daily cleaning.
• Timely and complete removal of snow and ice.
• Monitor designated maintenance/janitorial inventories.
• Monitor safe use of cleaning supplies, material and equipment.
• Perform cleaning tasks and follow trash removal guidelines as outlined by the NYC Department of Sanitation.
• When required, cover front desk and answer main building phone.
• Provide back-up coverage to other POP managed facilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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.
• Experience with cleaning and repair equipment, including vacuum/shop vac, floor machines, snow blower and yard & landscaping equipment.
• Skilled in general residential maintenance (carpentry, painting, basic plumbing, electrical troubleshooting).
• Strong problem solving and time management practices
• Adequate knowledge of the operation of all-electric heating, cooling, and hot water systems, electrical machinery, elevators, HVAC and fire pump & standpipe/sprinkler systems.
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish, Korean, Chinese, Russian).
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull weight up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings

BENEFITS

We offer competitive salary 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