Handyman

Full job description Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Are you a hardworking individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment and looking to take your career to the next level? If so, then come join our award winning team! We provide our employees with the following tools and resources to be successful: Training Outstanding benefits package (BCBS PPO, Delta Dental and EyeMed Vision, plus muchmore!) 401(k) with match Competitive wages Company laptop Paid time off 10 paid holidays Compensation Range: $20 - $45 per hour, based on experience We are currently looking for a full time Shop Mechanic for our Long Island City/Queens, NY Branch. The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to: Performing preventative maintenance on customer forklifts and other material handling equipment Diagnose and repair all forms of customer equipment Completing each repair job in a timely, efficient and professional manner Providing exceptional customer service Work and manage workloads independently Proper completion and submission of all required paperwork Performs other duties as assigned Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time Qualifications: Valid NYS driver's license Two years of previous forklift repair expereince is highly desired, which includes experience in the Military, Guard or Reserve with an MOS or NEC code of 63B, 63H, 63S, 63W, 63Y, 91B, 91H, 91L, 91M or CM Strong working knowledge of electric and liquid propane units Excellent mechanical aptitude Possess own tools Computer programs - HYPASS, Hyster TKC training software and Yale/Hyster contact management system Language Skills - Intermediate: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization. Mathematical Skills - Basic: Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance. Reasoning Ability - Intermediate: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Physical Demands/Work Environment: Physical/Sensory Functions: Regularly will stand, walk, use hands, reach with hands; Frequently will talk/hear; Occasionally will sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision: No special vision requirements. Lift and/or Move Functions: Regularly will lift up to 10 pounds; Frequently will lift 11 to 25 pounds; Occasionally will lift from 26 to 100 plus pounds Work Environment: Regularly will work near moving mechanical parts; Frequently will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather conditions; Occasionally will work in wet or humid conditions (non-weather), extreme cold and heat (non-weather), risk of electrical shock, vibration About Alta: Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team. More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships. If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference within our organization, we’re ready for you. Whether it’s selling the world’s-best big iron, rolling up your sleeves and servicing our industry-leading construction and material handling product brands or being a difference maker behind the scenes, we can use your skillset. At Alta Equipment Group, we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a “Top Work Place USA”, our employees across North America are committed to excellence. It’s the Alta way. So, let’s start the conversation. Click the link to apply and begin the journey of a lifetime. What We Look For: At Alta Equipment Group, we are looking for candidates who are a cultural fit with our organization and understand that every task and job goes toward fostering customers for life. Along with that, a great attitude that embraces mutual respect and delivering a consistent high energy level that exudes a passion for excellence. Also, we are searching for a skill set that has a high aptitude for the position with a continual focus on investing in one’s profession through additional training and learning.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:  Sweeps and mops lobby, hallways and stairs daily and as needed.  Cleans sidewalks up to 18 inches into the street.  Cleans bathrooms and common areas.  Empties office trash; cleans compactor rooms at the end of each day and cleans, washes down compactor chute doors daily from the roof down depending on sites’ requirements.  Puts garbage on the sidewalk/curb in accordance with DOS pickup schedule.  Cleans front, rear and side yards.  Keeps roofs and drains clean.  Keeps fire escapes clean and void of debris.  Cleans windows, glass entrance doors, window sills and radiators daily.  Paints over graffiti; repairs holes in stairways; cleans up after completion.  Touch up plastering and painting as needed at sites.  Removes snow and ice as needed.  Assist Superintendent or Handyperson when needed.  Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • One (1) year maintenance experience. • Ability to understand and complete oral and written instructions. • Must be able to lift 50 or more pounds. • Adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with change, delays, or unexpected events. • Professionalism- Reacts well under pressure. • Language Ability- Ability to read, write and interpret the English language. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from residents.