Junior Handyperson

Project Find; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Project FIND is seeking a Junior Handyperson to perform building maintenance across its residential and administrative sites from the Main Office, with travel to various properties. Responsibilities include cross-site work orders, space optimization, and general upkeep to support staff operations and resident services.

The ideal candidate will have basic plumbing, electrical, and mechanical knowledge, along with the ability to safely use common tools and communicate with management and tenants.

Qualifications

• Basic plumbing, electrical, and mechanical knowledge required.
• Ability to safely use common power and hand tools.
• Strong communication with property management and tenants.
• Self-starter with good time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Completes cross-site work orders across Project FIND’s portfolio of buildings, traveling to assigned locations and reporting to the direct supervisor on arrival.
• Assists with office space optimization projects, including furniture reconfiguration and layout planning support.
• Assist with electrical repairs in community areas, including lights and fixtures.
• Maintain mechanical equipment in working order and perform fixes as needed.
• Perform general building cleaning and upkeep across sites.
• Install and replace floors, stairs, and piping as required.
• Repair and paint doors, windows, walls, ceilings, roofs and other parts of the building.
• Maintain trash and recycling receptacles around the properties.
• Handle mail and package pickups and ensure deliveries are logged and distributed.

Skills

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Power and hand tools

Time management

Communication with tenants

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Company Description:

Project FIND’s mission is to provide low- and moderate-income and homeless seniors with the services and support they need to enrich their lives and live independently. Today Project FIND operates three supportive housing residences that are home to about 600 people and four senior centers with over 3,000 members. Our members and residents range from the healthy and active to the frail and homebound to the homeless. For all these individuals, Project FIND is a critical resource, providing housing, meals, and programs that help individuals navigate the challenges of aging by encouraging community engagement and healthy living.

Project FIND’s Older Adult Centers are a dedicated site that provides a variety of meals, activities, and services to people over the age of 60. Please visit our website at: www.projectfind.org.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Administrative Services, the Junior Handyperson is responsible for building maintenance, repairs, and preventive care across Project FIND’s residential and administrative sites. This is a multi-site role based out of the Main Office, with regular assignments across Project FIND’s portfolio of buildings. Responsibilities include cross-site work order completion, office space optimization and reconfiguration, and general building and grounds upkeep in support of both staff operations and resident services.

General Responsibilities:

• Completes cross-site work orders across Project FIND’s portfolio of buildings, traveling to assigned locations as directed and reporting to the direct supervisor upon arrival at each site.
• Assists with office space optimization projects, including furniture reconfiguration, layout planning support, and setup for new or renovated workspaces.
• Assist with electrical repairs in community areas, including lights and
• Ensure mechanical equipment is in working order and fixed as
• Complete general building cleaning and
• Install and replace floors, stairs and piping as
• Repair and paint doors, windows, walls, ceilings, roofs and other parts of the
• Maintain trash and recycling receptacles around the
• Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the This includes sweeping, mopping floors and stairs, dusting desks, tables, chairs and other furniture.
• Strips, waxes, and buffs floors .
• Removes garbage from trash cans and compactor and places out for pickup based upon sanitation schedule.
• Maintains garbage rooms, trash cans and dumpsters and ensures they are in a clean, sanitary condition.
• Sweeps and cleans sidewalks and planters, hoses sidewalk with pressure
• During the winter removes snow and ice and spreads de-ice to prevent
• Cleans rooms by discarding old furniture, beds, and other debris.
• Prepares rooms for painting, paints rooms and bathrooms
• Helps to make rooms move in ready.
• Maintains kitchen inventory by monitoring supply levels, restocking as needed, and communicating shortages to the direct supervisor in a timely manner.
• Responsible for mail and package pickup; ensures all deliveries are received, logged, and distributed to the appropriate staff or departments in a timely manner.
• When assignment at any site, must report to their direct supervisor upon arrival and check in for all tasks, updates, and work order items before beginning work.

Qualifications:

• Basic plumbing, electrical, and mechanical knowledge.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to safely use common power and hand tools
• The ideal candidate will be skilled in a wide range of areas but will also be able to recognize when a repair is outside of their skill set and make a recommendation to their supervisor.
• HVAC knowledge and repair skills
• Experience installing and replacing plumbing systems
• Strong communication skills with property management and tenants
• Self-starter with good time management skills
• Ability to sit, walk and stand for numerous hours
• Ability to lift packages and other items up to 50
• Have an understanding, appreciation, and commitment to the philosophy and mission of Project FIND.
• Establish and maintain polite, professional, and effective working relationships with all contacts during the performance of duties.
• Completion of relevant training program
• Good oral and written communication skills are important.
• Be creative and
• Show initiative and be responsible for following through

Schedule:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9am – 5pm

Tuesday & Thursday 2pm – 10pm

Please note this position requires the availability and flexibility to occasionally work on weekends and holidays.

Project FIND participates in E-Verify, which confirms employment authorization through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. The E-Verify process is completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates.