Touro University
Daytime Supervisor/Handyman
60 Prospect Avenue, Middletown, NY 10940
On-site · Full-time
First seen by offpeak October 6, 2026
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Overview
This position assists in performing maintenance and repair to the college facilities as well as managing and supervising cleaning staff.
Responsibilities
Duties include, but not limited to the following:
- Assist Building Manager in scheduling custodial tasks in accordance with the daily, weekly and monthly frequency defined by the facilities department.
- Assists the Building Manager in coordinating security coverage at the site with the Director of Security.
- Ensures that arrangements are carried out for scheduled events.
- Makes periodic inspections of the building to identify repair and maintenance work required including carpentry, electrical work, painting, plastering and plumbing.
- Ensures that all regular life safety testing is undertaken and logs are maintained at the site, including fire drills, fire alarm testing, sprinkler system and fire extinguishers.
- Responds to work orders submitted by faculty and college staff and ensures timely completion.
- Supervises and directs building staff with the Building Manager.
- Repairs and replaces window units and glass.
- Repairs and replaces doors, locksets, hinges, and door closers.
- Repairs existing flooring (ceramic, quarry, and vat tiles).
- Replaces ceiling tiles.
- Layout and installs new ceilings including grid track.
- Layout and installs new walls including taping and spackle.
- Replaces sinks, toilets and urinals, and hose bibs.
- Repairs leaking water connections.
- Repairs / replace leaking heating pipes and fittings Performs other duties as assigned by the Manager or Director of the department
Qualifications
Education/Experience
- High School Diploma/GED Eqvlnt preferred
- At least 1-2 years experience
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
- Requires regular, reliable and predictable work attendance
- Ability to operate custodial and maintenance equipment
- Good knowledge of proper chemical storage, use and inventory
- Skill in maintenance tools and materials
Working Conditions
- Extensive time sitting and standing
- Able to climb stairs, ladders and scaffolds, bend, stoop, push, pull, reach, and kneel
- Ability to lift 25-40 pounds
- Must wear a uniform
- Exposure to chemical cleaners and pesticides