Description
Summary:
Responsible for maintaining building cleanliness, performing essential repairs, and ensuring tenant satisfaction and safety.
Highlights:
1. Maintain cleanliness of common areas and perform essential repairs
2. Ensure building safety, including fire escapes and emergency systems
3. Manage tenant communications and address maintenance needs
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Clean and maintain sidewalks, curbs, rooftop, lobby, hallways, stairwells, and basement
Mop common areas three times per week
Prepare garbage and recycling and put it out on collection days
Keep fire escapes and exits clear, remove graffiti, and patrol the building for safety issues
Operate and maintain the oil boiler, clean the oil filter monthly, and report oil readings twice a week
Unclog sinks, toilets, and tubs
Basic apartment repairs: plaster, paint, caulking, door locks, faucets, radiator valves, window guards, smoke and CO alarms
Replace light bulbs and hallway smoke detectors, test emergency systems
Clean vacant apartments
Deliver notices to tenants and collect signatures
Take before and after photos of repairs and report to the office
Communicate tenant concerns to management
Attend NYC sanitation or violation hearings when needed
REQUIREMENTS:
Previous experience as a super, porter, or maintenance worker
Knowledge of oil boilers and basic repairs
Working smartphone (calls, photos, WhatsApp)
Available for emergencies 24/7
Reliable and responsible