Handyman

Harlem Children's Zone

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New York, New York, US on site Until 8/21/2026 4+ years exp First posted June 16, 2026 Last posted June 16, 2026
Job description

Harlem Children’s Zone (HCZ) — a world-renowned education and poverty-fighting organization based in New York — seeks an enthusiastic, dedicated, and mission aligned Maintenance (Handyman) with the Facilities Department.

The Maintenance (Handyman) will bring a passion for the mission of Harlem Children’s Zone: break the cycle of intergenerational poverty with comprehensive, on-the-ground programming that builds up opportunities for children and families to thrive in school, work, and life.

The Harlem Children’s Zone is currently seeking a Maintenance (Handyman) in their Facilities Department. Under the direction of the Director, Lead Field Maintenance will be responsible The Maintenance Handyman is responsible for performing a wide range of maintenance, repair, and improvement tasks to ensure the proper operation and safety of buildings, equipment, and facilities. This role requires hands-on experience across multiple trades and the ability to maintain an effective and safe environment.

For more information, check out Want to Work at Harlem Children’s Zone? Here’s 7 Things You Need to Know.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

·          Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent

·          Four years of experience that demonstrates journey-level skills in assigned areas (Carpentry, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Supervision, Mechanical assessments, Blueprints, and ability to make repairs)

·          Fireguard Certifications (S95, W7, S12, S13, F03)

Who You Are

·         Ability and skill to use manual and power tools for repairs/installations.

·         Must be able to perform physical activities that require you to lift, push, pull or carry heavy/large objects.

What You’ll Do

·          Perform routine inspections of building interiors and exteriors to identify maintenance needs

·          Complete general maintenance and repairs including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and HVAC work

·          Respond to service requests and ensure timely and effective resolution

·          Maintain and repair equipment, fixtures, and appliances

·          Assist with preventative maintenance programs

·          Ensure all work is completed in compliance with safety standards and regulations

·          Maintain and properly use tools and maintenance equipment

·          Communicate with supervisors or management regarding repair needs, materials, or external vendor support

·          Perform emergency and special maintenance tasks such as basic repairs, minor renovations, or facility-related incidents

·          Keep records of work completed and materials used

·          Assist with maintaining a clean and safe work environment

  • Perform emergency/special tasks (i.e. flood response, appliance repair, light renovation, FDNY compliance, ETC)

 

·          Schedule:

·          Flexible schedule may be required, including evenings, weekends, or on-call shifts depending on operational needs

Benefits

As a member of the Harlem Children's Zone team, you will join a supportive and inclusive community dedicated to helping children, families — and our staff — thrive. We offer highly competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for growth.

Our exceptional full-time benefits include: 

·         Highly competitive base salaries

·         Paid time off 

·         Employee referral bonus 

·         Career advancement

·         No-cost health insurance

·         Life Insurance

·         Short-and long-term disability

·         Additional voluntary benefits

·         Wellness discounts

·         Commuter benefits

·         Financial wellness perks

·         Additional Benefits (Discounts on flights, hotels, theme parks, concert tickets, and more.)

The salary range for this position is $40,000-$45,000 per year. To be considered, interested applicants should apply directly through the posting. No telephone inquiries or recruiters, please. Replies will only be sent to qualified applicants. Harlem Children's Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

About this role

Summary

Perform maintenance, repairs, and inspections to ensure building safety and functionality.

Job title

Handyman

Experience level

4+ years

Minimum experience

4+ years exp

Industry

education

Location requirements

New York, NY; remote work not specified

Salary

$40k–$45k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

manual toolspower toolsrepair skillssafety standards

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

carpentryHVACplumbingelectrical
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

New York, NY, USA

On-site City