Luxury Residential Co-op/Condo Handyperson - Downtown Manhattan

Douglas Elliman Property Management; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,572 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Elliman Property Management is seeking an experienced handyman to support building managers in daily operations and ensure the residential building runs efficiently.

The role requires hands-on maintenance skills across plumbing, electrical, boiler, roof, windows, drywall, and painting, plus ability to perform light duties such as snow removal and door repairs. Strong communication and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in residential buildings and interaction with tenants.
• Experience with hardware tools, electrical equipment, and power tools.
• Understanding of BMS, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• General carpentry knowledge such as hanging doors and trim.
• Ability to communicate with employees, contractors and vendors.
• Must lift up to 50 lbs and respond to emergencies 24/7.
• High school graduate or trade certificate.
• Licenses such as S12, S13, P99 preferred.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance, orderliness, and cleanliness to keep facilities in good order.
• Support the Resident Manager with daily operations.
• Janitorial maintenance as needed.
• Builds and repairs cabinets, doors, and trim; minor fixes.
• Minor plumbing repairs; fix leaks and hardware.
• Report concerns to management; daily walkthroughs of spaces.

Skills

Handyman

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Carpentry

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Trade certificate

Tools

Power tools

Electrical equipment

Plumbing tools

Job description

Ranked #1 among New York City's residential management companies, our mission is to provide our clients with superior and responsive management and accurate financial reporting that they can count on to improve their quality of life and valuation of their homes.

We are seeking Handymen to join our team. We are seeking an experienced handyman who will provide support and assistance to the building manager on daily operations keeping the residential building running efficiently and properly.

Description of Job

The applicant must have relevant building maintenance skills including plumbing, electrical, boiler, roof, windows as well as minor plaster and painting. Must be a dynamic, creative, self-starter with experience in all basic building systems (domestic water pumps, hot water, sump pumps etc, heat exchanges, cooling towers, fire and safety as well as electrical systems) as well as willing to undertake tasks such as light bulb replacement, snow removal and other duties deemed necessary by the Resident Manager.

Responsibilities include general maintenance, orderliness, and cleanliness to ensure the facilities and equipment in the building are in good working order at all times.

Other Responsibilities

• Janitorial maintenance (cleaning facilities as needed)
• Builds and repairs cabinets, counters, closets etc. as needed. Making minor electric repairs, plastering and painting as needed
• Minor plumbing which includes fixing leaks, washers, minor pipe replacements. Repairs entrance and internal doors, locks, hinges
• Reporting any concerns to management. Perform daily walk throughs of the mechanical spaces and building grounds

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in residential buildings and experience interacting with tenants. Proven experience as handyman
• Experience with hardware tools, electrical equipment, and power tools
• Understanding of BMS, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems such as: Chillers, cooling towers, heat pumps, gas boilers, pumps
• General carpentry knowledge/skills, such as hanging doors, cut holes and hinges on doors, trim, crown molding, deck and framing skills.
• Must be able to effectively communicate (oral and written) with all employees, contractors and vendors
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. Immediately responds to building emergencies on a 24-hour basis
• High school graduate, a certificate in trade school or equivalent work experience
• Licenses such as S12, S13, P99, etc. (Preferred)

Hourly Rate between $28 - $35

Applicants without a resume will NOT be considered.