WIEN HOUSE HANDYMAN/PORTER:
Responsible for proper upkeep, basic repairs and maintenance of a 14 story, 100 unit, government subsidized apartment building for older adults. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform basic electrical, mechanical, plumbing, flooring and painting work in tenant apartments and common areas. Help repair apartments for move ins of new tenants throughout the year including flooring tile replacement and stripping/waxing, plastering and painting, glazing and caulking and accessories repairs and/or replacement and any other repairs and replacements as necessary. Clean bathrooms, common areas, and hallways on a daily basis. Do recycling and garbage on a daily basis. Work orders: Follow up on all items of disrepair including painting, broken fixtures, walls, floors, ranges, smoke detectors, countertop, cabinets, closets, window, emergency pull chords, tiles, leaks. Room setup and breakdown for various programs that take place throughout day. Keep property clean and safe at all times including removal of litter and removal of snow from walkway and backyard. Relate to older adult tenants politely and with positive demeanor. REQUIREMENTS:
Experience with plumbing and electrical systems Ability to work with hand and power tools Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred Reporting to: Wien House Facilities Manager who is supervised by the Director of Facilities
Days/Hours: Sunday to Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM, with 1-hour unpaid lunch
Compensation Range: $41,600 to $45,760 (paid at $20 to $22 per hour) Full time; Collective bargaining agreement and non-exempt Eligible for salary increases under the collective bargaining agreement Competitive benefits package including: health insurance, generous paid time off, optional pension plan, optional 403b plan, life insurance, Optional flexible spending account, optional commuter benefits plan, free Y fitness center membership This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other functions and responsibilities may change or may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. About YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood: Established in 1917 as one of the first Jewish community centers in New York City, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the Y) is a thriving and visionary not-for-profit human services organization in Northern Manhattan. We welcome people of diverse ethnicities and all ages, from pre-school to older adults, into the Y family with a wide range of educational, recreational and social services and programs that focus on improving the quality of their lives. With a long and distinguished history, the Y is a multi-service community center that is well known for its nurturing environment and non-judgmental philosophy.
