Handyman

Join Our Recruitment Open House Handyman Roles (Manhattan Locations Only)

Stanton Norfolk is hosting an in-person Recruitment Open House to meet skilled Handyman professionals interested in joining our property management team in Manhattan. You may review the job posting through this link: Date: Wednesday November 19 2025
Time: 10:00 AM 3:00 PM
Location: 108 Norfolk St. New York NY 10002

If you have experience in general building maintenance repairs plumbing electrical or related fields we encourage you to attend!
This is a great opportunity to learn more about Stanton Norfolk meet our hiring team and be considered for current and future openings.

To RSVP please complete this short form:
note:

• This event is specifically for Handyman roles in Manhattan locations only.
• Walk-ins are welcome but RSVPs are preferred.

For questions contact emailprotected


WHO WE ARE:

Stanton Norfolk Inc. is a division of Asian Americans for Equality Inc. (AAFE) that manages the day-to-day operations of over 800 units of affordable housing across nearly 50 multifamily properties serving over 1100 individuals and families in Manhattan and Queens neighborhoods including Chinatown/Lower East Side Flushing and the Far Rockaways. Currently Stanton Norfolks portfolio is comprised of full tax credit / affordable properties as well as commercial spaces as part of mixed-use buildings. We pride ourselves in providing a full breadth of management services to provide quality safe and affordable housing; maintenance; financial reporting; and resident relations.

Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization based in New York City. Founded in 1974 in Manhattans Chinatown to advocate for equal rights AAFE has transformed in the past four decades to become one of the citys leading housing social service and community development organizations. AAFE advances racial social and economic justice for Asian Americans and other systematically disadvantaged communities guided by our experiences as Asian Americans and our commitment to civil rights. AAFE is nationally recognized as an innovative affordable housing developer and property manager; we have created and preserved more than 1000 affordable rental units in Manhattan and Queens and provided over $400 million in mortgage financing for first-time homebuyers. Through our affiliate Renaissance Economic Development Corporation AAFE supports immigrant entrepreneurs offering low-interest loans and training programs. From neighborhood offices in Chinatown and the Lower East Side (Manhattan) and Flushing and Jackson Heights (Queens) we provide an array of multilingual counseling and educational programs in support of low-income tenants seniors and immigrant youth. AAFE strives for a more equitable city through research advocacy and grassroots community organizing.

Summary:
The Maintenance Helper will handle and perform a variety of non-technical non-licensed mechanical electrical maintenance HVAC painting carpentry custodial plumbing general repair and other handyperson tasks related to overall building maintenance for a new mixed-use residential and commercial building in Flushing Queens. The Maintenance Helper will report to and work under the direct supervision of the Facility Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Performs general repairs and services in all maintenance related disciplines assigned by the
  Facility Manager.
• Performs preventative maintenance for plumbing electrical and heating systems in residential
  units as needed.
• Performs minor repairs including carpentry painting surface touch-ups tiling and flooring.
• Identifies and reports any deficiencies in residential units or the building.
• Changes locks re-keys and makes key copies as directed.
• Reports all accidents and any illegal activities to management in a timely way.
• Supervises any third-party contractors and utility companies as needed.
• Properly documents and details completed work orders.
• Completes any other tasks as assigned by the Property Coordinator.
• Maintains a working relationship with tenants at all times.
• Performs work with respect and professional courtesy.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in painting buildings is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in general maintenance caretaking mechanical electrical and/or equipment and building repairs.
• Attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Availability to work in shifts and with flexible schedules (e.g. weekends and evenings).
• Bilingual is a plus English/Spanish English/Chinese or English/Korean.
• Building maintenance certifications (i.e. Sprinkler Certificate of Fitness) or other training is
  preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Required to walk from floor to floor and may be required to walk outside between buildings in
  varying outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to move furniture; reach lift and carry heavy equipment
• Required to stand bend squat and regularly lift up to 50 pounds through course of shift.

Schedule Requirements:

• Must be flexible with schedule change every quarter

COMPENSATION: $20.00/hr to $25.00/hr

How we work:

We believe that the people and the communities that we have the privilege to serve deserve our very best every day. We are a results-driven organization that focuses on empowerment and impact. Stanton Norfolk employees are accountable pragmatic innovative and collaborative with a core strength of community service and development. We are strategic thinkers who are committed to racial equality and treating each other and the communities we serve with respect and dignity. This philosophy expands to the way we manage our work and the way we put our best foot forward. All employees are expected to meet the following requirements and behaviors:

• Support efforts that ensure a safe and healthy work environment.
• Understand and embrace the value in collaborating with people of different cultures races genders ethnicities beliefs experiences and ideas.
• An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Maintain a positive helpful attitude.
• Enjoy your time at work!