Residential Maintenance Handyperson - Full-Time

Hillman Housing Corporation; New York, Chicago (NY, IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and pension benefits

Job summary

Hillman Housing Corporation in New York, NY, seeks a Handyperson to perform repairs and upkeep across nine cooperative buildings. The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and requires readiness for on-site tasks and team collaboration.

The Handyperson will handle plumbing, basic electrical, carpentry, painting, and routine preventive maintenance, responding to resident work orders and supporting turnover, seasonal tasks, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Solid working knowledge of plumbing repair and troubleshooting.
• Basic electrical, carpentry, and painting techniques.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and document work orders.

Responsibilities

• Respond to and complete resident work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform plumbing repairs, leaks, clogs, and related shut-offs work.
• Carpentry, drywall patching, painting, and door/window/lock adjustments.
• Inspect and maintain building systems, common areas, and equipment.
• Assist with apartment turnover prep and seasonal tasks.
• Keep records of work performed and materials used; report recurring issues.
• Follow safety protocols and use of tools, ladders, PPE.
• Provide emergency coverage as needed and beyond scheduled hours.
• Attend to related duties as assigned by the Maintenance Manager.

Skills

Plumbing repair

Electrical basics

Carpentry

Painting

Tool use

Reading work orders

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Hillman Housing Corporation in New York, NY, seeks a Handyperson to perform repairs and upkeep across nine cooperative buildings. The role reports to the Maintenance Manager and requires readiness for on-site tasks and team collaboration.

The Handyperson will handle plumbing, basic electrical, carpentry, painting, and routine preventive maintenance, responding to resident work orders and supporting turnover, seasonal tasks, and safety compliance.