Handyperson - Westbourne

West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc.

The Westbourne Handy-Person

Job Description:  Handy-person

The handy-person will perform a variety of maintenance, repair, and housekeeping tasks to provide a clean and safe environment to residents of West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing, Inc. (WSFSSH) with the goal of enabling residents to live safely and as independently as possible.

Maintenance and Repairs:

• Assist super, or as directed, in preparing vacant apartments for occupancy
• As directed:  assist in painting and light repairs
• As directed:  assist in special projects (for example: stripping and waxing floors)
• As directed: assist in plumbing and electrical repairs

Dress code:

• Handyman is required to wear the company’s uniform and/or adhere to the dress code policy, and to always maintain a neat and clean appearance.

OTHER

• Work as a member of a team to establish and maintain high level of care and respect for and communication with residents
• Work cooperatively with other staff members
• Share information about resident progress, needs, and problems with other staff in accordance with WSFSSH Confidentiality Policy.
• Attend training sessions and conferences as required for enhancement of job skills
• Implement emergency procedures as necessary
• Submit all required reports in a complete and timely manner
• Assist with other duties as directed
• Provide coverage when Superintendent is out, this includes on call emergencies

QUALIFICATIONS EXPECTED:

• Preferred: Minimum of 1 year experience working with dependent persons 
• Preferred: Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated work experience as a handyman
• Preferred:  Strong maintenance skills and experience
• Preferred:  Bilingual in English and Spanish
• At least 21 years of age.
• Able to work in a multicultural and diverse environment
• Able to perform job responsibilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principal at WSFSSH, where employment is based upon employees’ qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

 Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principal at WSFSSH, where employment is based upon employees’ qualifications without discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.