Office Assistant & Driver

The New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC) is a public benefit corporation and the nation’s largest municipal Housing Finance Agency. HDC’s programs support the construction and preservation of multi-family affordable housing in New York City.
Area of Talent: Office Services
Position Type: Full Time/Non- Exempt
Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000
Office Location: NYC/ Financial District
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Chief of Office & Facilities Management, the Office Assistant & Driver supports facility maintenance functions and company fleet, cleaning tasks, assists with internal moves and supports mailroom staff, and other projects. The Office Assistant & Driver supports the facility operations of the company and its fleet.
Job Responsibilities:
Acts as a primary driver for company vehicles on an as-needed basis, including driving company vehicles to and from events, and assists with scheduling and performing routine maintenance of company vehicles including car washes, oil changes, repairs, and inspections.
Partner with team members to ensure completion of routine daily office operations.
Undertake a variety of activities in facility maintenance tasks, such restocking pantries; cleaning pantries, appliances, spills, workstations, offices and other tasks as directed.
Assist with office food deliveries, setting up events and post event cleaning and trash removal.
Assist with cleaning related to internal office moves and setting up workspaces for new hires.
Contribute to continuous quality and productivity as well as a clean environment in the office.
Maintenance of shredders, emptying the waste shreds and cleaning shredders as needed.
Assistance with mailroom tasks; organize and sort incoming mail and packages, and forward any misdirected mail.
Assist in handling outgoing mail and packages, and arranging for deliveries/collections as needed with FedEx and other carriers.
Partner with team members to ensure prompt interoffice delivery of items. Deliver urgent or priority items across company departments. Keeping mailroom clean and organized.
Assist with performing receptionist duties when needed, including answering phone calls and assisting tenant applicants with inquiries.
Complete other duties as assigned
Proactive anticipation of executives’ needs and able to work independently to make administrative decisions and requests for information on behalf of the executives.
Complete other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
3+ years of experience in an office setting working with a team
Valid Driver’s license
Ability to effectively use and maintain office and cleaning equipment
Experience in cleaning
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Time management skills and multitasking abilities
Ability to lift up 25lb and climb a ladder.