Temporary to Permanent Handyperson

POSITION SUMMARY

The Handyperson reports to the In-House General Contractor. They will assist the In-House General Contractor in maintaining the office space and the Foundation-owned residential building. This position’s regular work shift is from 2:00PM to 10:00PM. The handyperson must be able to work onsite and adapt to changing work schedules to meet the Simons Foundation’s needs.

This is a temporary position that is expected to last three months. It could become permanent for the right candidate.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure that all Foundation spaces are presentable and in good working order.

Assist the In-House GC with ongoing projects.

Identify and report any need for major repairs.

Identify and correct minor deficiencies.

Perform light electrical maintenance, replacing light switches and outlets.

Maintain lighting systems throughout the facilities, replacing bulbs and lamps as needed.

Perform furniture assembly, carpentry and locksmith tasks.

Provide Handyperson support to building management staff at The Alabama, Simons Foundation’s residential apartments.

Perform preventative maintenance on appliances.

Maintain tools and equipment in a clean, orderly and safe manner.

Ensure all supplies are well organized and stored in appropriate areas.

Undertake duties as assigned and assist in emergency tasks when needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

Spackling, painting, sheet rocking and skim coating

Assembling, repairing and modifying furniture

Troubleshooting and correcting small plumbing issues such as replacing faucets, changing filters, etc.

Undertake light installation

Troubleshooting and repairing appliances

Locksmithing

Installing drapes, blinds

Flooring repairs, VCT, carpeting

Experience as a general construction laborer

Related Skills & Other Requirements

Good eye/hand coordination is essential.

Ability to function both inside and outside in all types of weather.

Ability to understand construction drawings.

Ability to use small handheld tools and power tools.

Ability to use larger power and construction equipment, buffing machines, extraction machines

Must be customer service oriented.

Clear written and oral communication skills.

Ability to interact with occupants and handle complaints with reasonable discretion.

Physical requirements include walking and standing for long periods of time (often 4–8 hours), climbing stairs, kneeling to clean floors, pushing and pulling objects, lifting and moving objects, repetitive bending and lifting, and repetitive arm movement. Must be able to crouch, kneel, crawl and climb.

Must be able to work in all outdoor and indoor environmental conditions

Must be able to work at elevations of 6 feet or more

Must be able to:

Lift 50 lbs. repeatedly, as an individual

Lift 100 lbs. infrequently, as an individual

Lift 250 lbs. regularly, as part of a 2 person crew

Push & pull 350 lbs. on a cart regularly, as an individual

Lift, push & pull 500 – 800 lbs., infrequently, as part of a crew of 2 or more

Must be able to work changing shifts, overtime, occasional nights, weekends, holidays when required and respond to office emergencies.

The compensation for this position is an hourly rate of $29.32.

SIMONS FOUNDATION'S DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Many of the greatest ideas and discoveries come from a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment. The Simons Foundation actively seeks a diverse applicant pool and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state and local law.

The Simons Foundation is a private foundation established in 1994 in New York City by Jim and Marilyn Simons. With an annual grants and programs budget of $450 million, the foundation’s mission is to advance the frontiers of research in mathematics and the basic sciences.

The foundation pursues its mission through its grant-making division, comprising programs in Mathematics & Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Education & Outreach and autism research, and through its internal research division, the Flatiron Institute.

The Mathematics & Physical Sciences program supports work in mathematics, theoretical computer science and theoretical physics. The Life Sciences program works to advance basic research in life sciences, with, among other efforts, large grant programs in ocean ecology and in the origins of life.

The Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) is a campaign that aims to improve the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of autism by funding innovative research of the highest quality and relevance. SFARI also supports the editorially independent autism research news site Spectrum.

In 2016, the foundation launched the Flatiron Institute (FI), a multidisciplinary institute whose mission is to advance scientific research through computational methods, including data analysis, modeling and simulation. The FI hosts scientists and collaborating expert programmers who work to create, deploy and support new state-of-the-art computational methods.

Outreach & Education supports and promotes scientific literacy in society generally. Specifically, the program supports the nonprofit Math for America and the independent science news site, Quanta Magazine. This program’s Science Sandbox initiative seeks to unlock scientific thinking in all people, so that science becomes a more integral part of culture.