What are the responsibilities and job description for the Handyperson, Parker Towers position at Beam Living (A Blackstone Portfolio Company)?
Job Title: Handyperson, Parker Towers Operations
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Location: New York, NY
Worksite Status: Onsite
Make New Yorkers Feel at Home.
Beam living supports and manages communities across New York City—except here, we’re not just in the business of rent rolls and repairs. We’re in the business of creating places people call home. That takes a team of people who care harder, think sharper, and refuse to settle for what has always been. Being a team member at Beam means staying curious, being a good neighbor, leading with heart, and consistently raising the bar.
If you want work that matters, teammates who show up, and impact you can see and feel, you belong at Beam!
What the role looks like
A successful handyperson should be able to receive a work order, properly diagnose the problem, determine the correct repair, complete the work safely and neatly, clean the work area, communicate with the resident when appropriate, and accurately close out the work order.
What you will do
- Perform general plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, hardware, and other repairs throughout the building.
- Troubleshoot maintenance problems independently and resolve them efficiently.
- Safely operate common hand and power tools.
- Communicate professionally with residents, coworkers, supervisors, and contractors.
- Follow written and verbal instructions from supervisors.
- Document completed work accurately.
- Use a smartphone to receive, update, and close out work orders.
- Maintain strong attendance, reliability, and punctuality.
- Respond to building emergencies as required.
Who you are
- Reliable, honest, and accountable, someone others can count on
- Professional, with good judgment and a strong work ethic
- Someone who takes ownership of your assigned responsibilities
- An effective communicator who keeps others informed
- Respectful toward residents and coworkers
- Proud of the quality of your work
Your skills and experience
- The ability to work with others to keep the team aligned and focused.
- The technical experience to be able to handle the repair needs of our residents and common areas.
- 3 years of hands-on residential or commercial building maintenance experience.
- Ability to use tablet-based work order program to complete assigned work orders.
- Able to multi-task under high pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Weekend work required.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Overtime is available and required in emergency situations
- Good time management and organizational skills
- Able to lift and carry heavy items (up to 50 lbs.).
Your Shift
Sunday & Monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday & Wednesday: Off
Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
What we offer
Hourly Rate: $33.59
Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience & location.
A full slate of benefits:
- Family care benefits like parental leave, adoption assistance and fertility reimbursement.
- Personalized development programs with our dedicated L&D team.
- 401(k) plans and matching (with no vesting period), life and AD&D benefits, ID theft coverage, financial planning and legal advice, will creation, and tax prep assistance.
- A range of medical, dental and vision plans (of course)
- Short/long term disability, flexible/health savings accounts and commuter benefits.
- Mental and emotional support services like ginger and Headspace, which provide access to guided workouts, meditations, music and more.
Be you, so we can be us together
At Beam Living, we believe our differences make us stronger. We want you to be you, because diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds help us build better teams, stronger communities, and a workplace where everyone feels they belong.
To further our commitment to fostering an environment that welcomes and embraces diversity, all employment decisions at Beam Living are based on individual qualifications, business needs and job requirements without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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