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RiseBoro Homecare Inc. Handyperson in United States
Organizational Overview: RiseBoro Community Partnership is a comprehensive agency that serves underserved communities in New York City. Since its inception in 1973, RiseBoro has collaborated with community leaders, government agencies, and private investors to address housing, health, and service needs. Their programs span various areas, including housing, senior services, health care, youth development, education, empowerment, community development, arts programming, skills training, homelessness prevention, and access to healthy foods.
Here are some highlights:
Youth Center: RiseBoro converted 30,000 square feet of vacant land into a youth center, providing local youth and their families with opportunities for skill development, mentorship, and growth.
Senior Services: RiseBoro was designated the first Innovative Senior Center in Brooklyn by the NYC Department for the Aging. Their extensive programming includes health management, physical exercise, and nutritional programs, collaborating with local hospitals and universities.
Affordable Housing: RiseBoro is involved in affordable housing projects, such as the Hunters Point venture, which includes 1,100 apartments and retail/community space. 80% of the units are permanently affordable or earmarked for seniors.
RiseBoro’s mission is to empower communities to thrive, regardless of the odds. They work toward a city where zip codes don’t determine health outcomes, housing stability, or economic power.
If you’re interested, consider becoming part of the RiseBoro community.
Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be considered.
Purpose of Position: The Handyperson is on the front line of building maintenance and upkeep. They are responsible for ensuring that all maintenance issues throughout our buildings are identified and addressed in a timely manner.
Schedule: Fulltime
Hourly: $20.25
Roles, Responsibilities and Essential Duties:
Keep a log of their time as reporting mechanism for property managers
Ensure availability 24 hours for emergency call status
If for whatever reason they are unable to be on a call status for a specific period of time (i.e. vacation or sickness) they must inform the property manager as soon as possible and arrange for alternative coverage.
Failure to respond while on call is dereliction of duty and can lead to sanction including potential termination.
Conduct complete inspections of their buildings once per week
Maintain written records of these inspections
Whenever supplies or service contractors are needed, call the manager ahead of time so that a Purchase Order can be authorized
Meet with the Building Maintenance Supervisor and the Property Manager to discuss building issues/concerns once per month
Perform all work orders within a reasonable amount of time and request signatures from tenants as appropriate. Work orders shall be considered completed once the tenant has signed. If the tenant refuses to sign the super must inform their manager
Work must not be performed in an apartment without work order
In case of work emergencies, responsible to use discretion and inform management as soon as possible of the emergency, if possible prior to performing work
May not perform work in apartments for personal profit
Obtain and maintain all necessary certifications and licenses necessary to adequately perform their duties.
Maintain all floors swept and mopped on a daily basis
Spray buff all floors on a weekly basis
Stripe and wax all floors as necessary, minimum of twice a year
Sweep and mop all stairs on a weekly basis
Maintain all common bathrooms cleaned and restocked daily
Thoroughly clean the laundry room once per day, more if needed
Thoroughly clean public spaces once per day, more if needed
Clean all glass surfaces on a daily basis including lobby and management area
Maintain all storage, utility, and work rooms clean and organized
Shovel, sand, salt, and scrape snow as the weather demands
Prepare all trash and recycling for pick-up on the scheduled days
Maintain building(s) free of all debris in all common areas including the grounds. The halls/ common areas must be free from any obstruction (garbage, furniture, etc.)
Maintain the compactor and recycling rooms clean and organized at all times
Clean all Graffiti from all surfaces as they appears (within 24 hours during the week and by the first Monday if they appear on the weekend.
Provide maintenance and trash removal to the parking lot and grounds once per day when applicable.
Sweep parking lot on a weekly basis when applicable.
Maintain landscaping; apply fertilizer, week killer, and seeding as necessary
Prune of trees and shrubs as necessary
Other duties as assigned
Appearance: The Assistant Superintendent is one of the most visible staff members of RiseBoro Housing and must conduct himself/herself in a professional manner and exhibit a professional appearance. Uniforms must be worn during work hours.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
(N = Never, O = Occasionally, F = Frequently, C = Continuously)
Lifting/ Lifting/Carrying
N
O
F
C
Activity
N
O
F
C
10 lbs. or less
X
Bend
X
11 - 20 lbs.
X
Squat
X
21 - 40 lbs.
X
Kneel
X
41 - 60 lbs.
X
Twist/Turn
X
61 - 100 lbs.
X
Climb
X
Pushing/Pulling
Crawl
X
13 - 25 lbs.
X
Reach Above Shoulder
X
26 - 40 lbs.
X
Type/Keyboard
X
41 - 60 lbs.
X
Driving
61 - 100 lbs.
X
Automatic
X
100+ lbs.
X
Standard
X
Comments: Assistant Supers are continuously on their feet and moving throughout the building and grounds.
Competencies:
1-2 years of Superintendent experience in comparable affordable housing buildings preferred
Basic working knowledge of carpentry, masonry, windows, doors, roofing, electric, plumbing and HVAC diagnosis and repair
Organized
Education Experience:
S-12 certification required or must be obtained within first 60 days of employment
Sustainability training or certificate preferred
Employee Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision
FSA after 60 days
Commuter Benefits after 30 days
403B eligible after 30 days
13 Agency Holidays off
15 Vacation Days year 1
Benefits may vary as this is a union position
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
EEO/Affirmative Action Policy Statement
It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.