About this role
For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, and those struggling with mental illness.
POP Management is an in-house property management company of Catholic Charities Brooklyn & Queens. POP Management is the largest provider of affordable housing in Brooklyn & Queens. POP Management provides affordable housing to low-income seniors and to those with documented history of homelessness, substance abuse, and chronic mental illness. POP Management oversees and manages 26 senior buildings and 4 supportive residences consisting of formerly homeless adults and veterans. The objective of POP Management is to provide high quality housing that responds to the needs of low-income seniors and supportive populations
STATEMENT OF THE JOB:
The Handyperson works as an integral member of the on-site maintenance team to ensure a safe work environment is provided and maintained for all occupants and visitors in buildings managed by POP Management, the housing office of Catholic Charities, Brooklyn & Queens.. The Handyperson is responsible to perform routine repairs in and around the property while adhering to a standard that meets all outside monitoring requirements to ensure a safe and clean environment. Additionally, the Handyperson is responsible to participate in the duties of the regular cleaning and sanitizing of the property. The Handyperson ensures that required safety standards are met.
Work closely and cooperatively with the Superintendent to ensure optimum maintenance of the property.
Complete routine repairs in the building as needed and ensure documentation on a Service Request Order.
Work closely and cooperatively with the Superintendent, vendors, contractors, building tenants, and monitor all mechanical systems for proper operation.
Perform cleaning tasks and follow trash removal guidelines as outlined by the NYC Department of Sanitation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
High School or GED preferred, but may be waived for 2 years related experience.
FDNY Certificates of Fitness preferred
Certificate of Fitness from the FDNY as appropriate to the work site is required within 6 months of hire.
Bilingual Spanish/English; Russian/English; Chinese/English; Korean/English speaking preferred.
Able to travel to multiple locations within the five boroughs as needed.
Frequently lifts and/or moves up to 50 pounds.
BENEFITS
We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including:
Generous time off (Vacation/ Personal Days/ Sick Days/ Paid Holidays annually)
Medical,
Dental
Vision
Retirement Savings with Agency Match
Transit
Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance
Public Loan Forgiveness Qualified Employer
Training Series and other additional voluntary benefits.
For more information on our organization, please visit our website at:
www.ccbq.org
Other facts
About Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens
For over 125 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers 160-plus programs and services for children, youth, adults, older adults, and those struggling with mental illness. As one of the largest faith-based developers of affordable housing in the country, Catholic Charities provides more than 4,500 units of housing for low-income older adults, families, and the formerly homeless, throughout Brooklyn and Queens. With the country reeling from an economic crisis, countless members of our community in Brooklyn and Queens have turned to Catholic Charities for assistance. In response, we increased our efforts to address issues of poverty and promote justice in the communities we serve, thereby empowering families and individuals to achieve greater self-sufficiency.
What you'll do
- The Handyperson performs routine repairs around the property while adhering to standards that meet monitoring requirements to ensure a safe and clean environment for all occupants and visitors. This role also involves participating in regular cleaning and sanitizing duties of the property and ensuring all required safety standards are met.
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