• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: Local 32 BJ
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Standard Work Schedule: Sunday - Thursday, 10:00 am-7:00 pm
• Building:
• Salary Range: $32.60 - $32.60

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.                        

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.