Superintendent/Handyman

PBS Facility Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PBS Facility Service is seeking a Building Superintendent/Handyman to manage daily maintenance and drive preventive tasks across the property. You will create and follow schedules, oversee work orders, and ensure all tasks meet safety standards.

Strong problem-solving and customer-service skills are essential. You will perform electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, and general repairs, coordinate with tenants, and keep logs, inspections, and inventories up to date.

Qualifications

• Must have strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform basic repairs in electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to paint, plaster sheetrock and carpentry work.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Detail oriented with good scheduling skills.
• Proficient at safely using tools associated with the job.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety standards; valid S-95 Fire safety Certificate.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to lift heavy items and maneuver in small spaces.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day building maintenance and ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Maintain the building in top shape through preventive maintenance and inspections.
• Create and implement schedules and checklists for maintenance work.
• Ensure all work is completed properly on a daily basis.
• Update status of work orders in the system and notes if unresolved.
• Keep interior/exterior areas clean and safe; manage safety on site.
• Maintain inventory of tools and supplies and prepare purchase orders.
• Keep licenses/certificates current and FDNY qualifications as required.
• Document project activities and reports; assist property manager as needed.
• Coordinate with tenants and respond to emergencies, ensuring safe operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Electrical repair

Plumbing

Carpentry

Communication

Customer service

Scheduling

Safety knowledge

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Job description

Essential Duties And Responsibilities For Building Superintendent/ Handyman

• The handyman role is to manage day-to-day building maintenance
• Maintenance the building in top shape thru maintenance and inspections.
• Responsible to create and implement proper schedules and checklists for preventative maintenance.
• Make sure that all work is properly completed on daily basis.
• Complete and update status of all work Orders thru work order System
• If the work order cannot be completed, update notes on work order software.
• Maintains fresh paint on interior of the building.
• Create compliance check log.
• Maintains inspection logs for sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers. Elevators, and other building systems as required by city, state and federal law.
• Conducts regular preventative maintenance on items throughout the interior and exterior of the building.
• Create log for the above requirements.
• Keeps entrances, walkways and stairways clear of ice, snow, and debris
• Be Disaster Ready - Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies.
• Maintain jobsite safety, health, and cleanliness
• Verify all work is done in a good workmanship level.
• Ensure project documentation and reports are complete.
• Other duties as assigned by property manager.
• Maintain inventory of all tools and supplies, prepare purchase order for supplies and tools in a timely manner for approval.
• Maintain Licenses/certificates and FDNY qualified person required for the building.
• Tools need to be safe guarded, neat, and organized always
• MUST always clock in and out, even when responding to an emergency
• All Overtime requests must be reported and approved by building manger writing
• Must leave your workstation ready in case another handyman has to come in for emergencies.
• Building Management requires days off that will NOT be paid. (Can apply PTO to offset the days)

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must have strong problem-solving skills.
• Has the ability to perform basic repairs in electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Has the ability to paint, plaster sheetrock and carpentry work.
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have superior customer service skills.
• Must be detail oriented and have good scheduling skills.
• Must be proficient at safely using tools associated with the job.
• Has knowledge of building codes and safety standards as set forth by the state and federal governments have a valid S-95 Fire safety Certificate
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift heavy items.
• Must be able to maneuver in small spaces.
• Must be able to kneel and crouch or climb tall ladders.

Work Environment

• Must be able to deal effectively with unruly or unhappy tenants.
• Must be able to work in dirty, hot, cramped and otherwise uncomfortable areas.
• Time will be spent walking all over the property, including up and down stairs.

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