Handyman - Phipps NY : Job Details

** Handyman**

**Job Category****:** Maintenance **Requisition Number****:** HANDY01598 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

Phipps Houses is one of the nations oldest and largest not-for-profit developer/owners of affordable housing. It is a multi-faceted real estate organization, involved in the development, finance, construction and asset management of new and rehabilitated multi-family housing for low to middle income New Yorkers. Through its subsidiary, Phipps Houses Services, Inc., it conducts residential and some commercial property management, and its tax exempt affiliate, Phipps Neighborhoods, provides human services to its development communities.

**Position Overview:**

This position is primarily responsible for performing general maintenance tasks on a daily basis that include, but are not limited to the following duties.

* General plumbing repairs such as toilets, faucets, and minor leaks.

* Repair and replace general hardware such as doors, doorknobs, locks, and broken tiles.

* Minor cosmetic updates to apartments, entrances, and common areas such as painting, plaster, sanding, and wallpaper installation.

* Maintenance and upkeep of cooling towers and boilers, as well as assisting in repairs of heating and HVAC systems.

* Assist in snow removal on sidewalks and driveways.

**Job Requirements:**

* 1-3 years of experience.

* Basic carpentry and electrical skills.

* Ability to solve problems and pay attention to details.

* Friendly, positive team player.

* Ability to work well under pressure.

* Good time management skills.

* Ability to follow instructions.

**Required Experience:**

* 2 years of prior handyman experience

**Requirements:**

Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.

The Phipps Houses Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, citizenship, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Phipps Houses Group of Companies is committed to integrity, excellence, and diversity among its employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

**Qualifications**

**Skills**

**Preferred**

**Detail-oriented** *Advanced* **Painting** *Advanced* **Self Motivated** *Advanced* **Behaviors**

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**Motivations**

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**Education**

**Required**

General Equiv Diploma or better.

High School Diploma or better.

**Experience**

**Licenses & Certifications**