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Handyperson A

Job Details

  • Posted: 21-Jan-26
  • Location: New York, New York
  • Type: Full-time
  • Categories: Staff/Administrative
  • Internal Number: 554920
  • Job Type: Support Staff - Union
  • Bargaining Unit: Local 32 BJ
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • Hours Per Week: 40
  • Standard Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 10:00 am-7:00 pm
  • Salary Range: $32.60 - $32.60

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Building Superintendent, and under general direction, the Handyperson A is responsible for minor building and grounds repairs and preventive maintenance of CU apartment buildings.

Responsibilities

  • Performs minor carpentry, plumbing, and plastering work.
  • Ensure proper operation of the absorption air conditioning system, steam boilers, fan coil units, cooling towers, and package air conditioning units.
  • Inspects the building and its equipment and performs preventive maintenance to ensure that all are in proper working condition.
  • Performs tasks, such as snow removal and apartment preparation, on an as-needed basis.
  • Supervises building employees and arranges work schedules as needed.
  • Some heavy lifting may be required. In the absence of the building superintendent, supervises building employees and arranges work schedules.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School diploma and/or the equivalent required.
  • Seven years of related experience required.
  • Minimum of three years supervisory experience.
  • Computer proficiency is necessary.
  • Well-versed in the proper operation and maintenance of absorption air conditioning chiller units and their auxiliaries.
  • Working knowledge of oil-fired low-pressure boilers and their auxiliaries, and be able to ensure that they are in good working order at all times.
  • The ability to communicate effectively and take direction.
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