Handyperson, Multifamily
The Company
Founded in 1925, Rudin Management Company (“Rudin”) is a multigenerational, family-owned company that develops, owns, and manages a portfolio of sustainable, diversified, best in class real estate assets and investments that create value for the communities where they exist.
Led by the third and fourth generations of the Rudin family, Rudin controls one of the largest privately owned real estate portfolios in New York City overseeing daily operations of 32 properties in New York City, including 15 commercial office buildings totaling 10.1 million square feet and 17 multifamily properties containing 4.7 million square feet. The company maintains a long-term approach to developing, managing, and maintaining timeless developments within the city of New York and is committed to reinvesting in and enhancing its properties.
Rudin prides itself on a high level of customer service to its tenants and residents, a corporate culture respectful and supportive of its employees, a commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access, and its sterling reputation as a corporate citizen within the City. The Rudin family has a long tradition of service and philanthropy in New York City.
For more information on Rudin and its portfolio, visit www.rudin.com.
The Position
Rudin, as agent, seeks to hire a Handyperson to join the company. Responsibilities of the Handyperson include, but are not limited to, the overall operation and maintenance of the residential property they service. This is a 32BJ Union position.
Essential Functions:
- Must be comfortable handling power tools and handheld tools safely
- Ability to lift at least 75 pounds
- Must be able to bend, lift, crouch, squat, and go up and down stairs and ladders for extended periods of time
- Must be able to stand and/or walk on various types of surfaces for extended periods of time
- Must be able to report to work on time and remain alert for the entirety of the shift
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions in English
Responsibilities:
· Diagnose and repair problems in such areas as electrical, plumbing, appliances, carpentry, emergency systems, flooring, hardware accessories, masonry, painting/wallpaper, and waste management systems;
· Complete assigned service requests and repairs consistent with company operating and equipment/supply standards and in a safe and timely manner;
· Perform turn-key work as required to ensure vacant apartment homes are rent-ready in a timely manner;
· Maintain customer service standards: Respond to resident requests and work with residents to minimize/resolve problems and complaints. Follow through to ensure issue is resolved;
· Apply all applicable company policies and procedures such as, but not limited to, company operating and safety standards. Promote safe work practices among on-site staff;
· Help ensure compliance with all federal, state and local laws, specifically Fair Housing regulations, building codes and environmental laws and regulations;
· Help ensure safe conditions and environment for residents and their guests, reporting, rectifying, and/or escalating as appropriate;
· Assist with organizing and prioritizing service requests and general maintenance tasks;
· May supervise the work of other associates and outside contractors;
· May perform other duties as assigned;
· May be required to perform overtime as needed to address emergencies.
Requirements:
· High School diploma or equivalent (GED);
· Must have the following certificates from the Shortman Training Fund or equivalent:
- Air Pollution Control
- Carpentry Basics
- Electricity Basics Human Relations
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training
- Plumbing Basics
- Electricity: Troubleshooting
- Plumbing: Troubleshooting
- Fire Safety for Residential Buildings
· 1 year of experience in property management maintenance performing the duties associated with a Maintenance Technician;
· Able to perform basic arithmetic skills such as measurement, addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in order to do basic calculations and analysis such as estimating, determining averages and percentages, and totals;
· Able to occasionally operate general office equipment such as, but not limited to, personal computer, telephone, photocopying machine, facsimile machine and postage machine;
· Able to frequently use general maintenance tools, supplies and equipment such as, but not limited to, hand tools, pressure washers, blowers, paint equipment, snow and ice removal equipment, ladders, landscaping equipment, sanders and safety equipment;
· Able to frequently handle and use chemicals and general cleaning supplies.
Compensation:
Compensation for this role is subject to the terms of the 2022 Apartment Building Agreement, or collective bargaining agreement in effect. The hourly rate for this position is $31.55.
Rudin, as agent, is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. Rudin makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $31.55 per hour
Schedule:
Experience:
- Supervising: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Citywide Sprinkler Certificate (S-12) (Preferred)
- Citywide Standpipe Systems Certificate (S-13) (Preferred)
- Certificate of Fitness (Required)
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training (Preferred)
Work Location: In person