Jobs at Great Performances (Now Hiring) — 13 open

About us:

From innovative menus and striking design to impeccable service and critical attention to detail, at Great Performances, we weave our mission into all we do. Serving New York City for over four decades, Great Performances has evolved from a waitress staffing agency to the leading catering, events, and hospitality companies in the greater New York area. We provide food services in an array of celebrated New York City cultural institutions including Jazz at Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Wave Hill, and The Apollo Theater. We are known for full-service catering and events, corporate workplace dining and amenity programs, and large-scale event and festival production. Great Performances is the nation’s first caterer to own and operate an organic farm, Katchkie Farm located in Kinderhook, NY. Progressive from the start, we consistently set the pace for industry best practices.

We are seeking highly motivated and talented individuals to join our team and to support our vision, mission, and values through everything they do. If you share our passion and want to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply. 

Our Vision: Building Community to Better Our World

Our Mission: Unleash Joy through Genuine Hospitality

Our Core Values:

Craftsmanship: developing new menus, designs, and moments to deliver engaging experiences to our clients and guests.

People: creating fair access, opportunity, and advancement for everyone. Our employees are our greatest asset.

Sustainability: upholding and elevating standards for sustainable behaviors that support our planet.

Collaboration: aligning with our clients’, colleagues’, and community’s visions to execute a successful experience.

Doing Good through Food: engaging in action around food access, health and wellness, education, and philanthropy.

We are seeking a versatile and skilled handyman to support the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of our facilities while working closely with and supporting the Facilities Manager. This role performs a wide range of maintenance and repair functions utilizing expertise in plumbing, painting, carpentry, electrical work, and door lock installation. The position conducts routine inspections to ensure all areas meet safety standards and proactively identifies and addresses issues related to refrigeration and preventive maintenance. Through hands-on problem-solving and technical support, this role helps maintain facility functionality and minimize operational disruptions.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks such as painting, plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry.
• Assist the facilities manager with daily maintenance and operational tasks.
• Conduct inspections and identify potential maintenance issues.
• Repair and replace broken or damaged fixtures, appliances, and structures.
• Fix leaks, unclog drains, and repair or replace faulty plumbing fixtures.
• Install new plumbing systems and fixtures as needed.
• Repair or replace faulty electrical outlets, switches, and light fixtures.
• Perform minor electrical installations and upgrades.
• Build, repair, and install wooden structures such as doors, shelves, and furniture.
• Perform framing, drywall installation, and finishing work.
• Prepare surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding, and priming.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair refrigeration equipment, freezers, dishwashers, and commercial kitchen appliances in support of facility operations and safety standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of general maintenance/handyman experience.
• Proven experience as a handyman or in a similar role.
• Strong technical skills and knowledge in various trades, including plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and painting.
• Ability to use hand and power tools effectively and safely.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Vocational training or certification in a relevant field is preferred.
• Working knowledge gained through formal training or hands-on experience in plumbing, painting, electrical work, and carpentry.
• OSHA 10/30 or comparable safety training is preferred.
• Must be able to stand, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds. 

Location: Bronx, NY

Schedule: Full-time, On-Site

Base salary: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour, based on experience.

Benefits: PTO, 401K, Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Transit, Safe & sick, and FSA (Flexible Spending Account)

Must be able to provide valid documentation that you are legally eligible to work in the United States.

Great Performances is an equal opportunity employer. At Great Performances, we employ qualified individuals based solely on ability, training, and experience. Great Performances does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment or promotion based on race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.