Position Summary:

The Superintendent ensures that all building structures, systems, and equipment are consistently maintained to provide a safe, secure, and sanitary environment. The Superintendent ensures compliance with all HUD, DOB, HPD, FDNY, DEP, DSNY and other regulator laws, rules, and regulations. This position also supervises all building maintenance staff.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Supervises building maintenance staff including maintenance workers, porters, and drivers.
• Coordinates all repairs and maintenance for buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Schedules work assignments for all maintenance staff.
• Ensures safety of all residents, staff, and visitors.
• Coordinates repairs with outside contractors.
• Maintains and documents adequate inventory of equipment, parts, and supplies.
• Completes Fire Safety logs and other mandated records.
• Conducts regular inspections of units, common areas and building exteriors.
• Researches new products, supplies, and building solutions.
• Solicits bids as required for purchases and repairs, completes associated forms according to policy and procedure.
• Additional responsibilities as required.

Competencies:

• Knowledge of building structures, systems, and equipment
• Skilled in basic carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work to complete building repairs
• Knowledge of Department of Housing and Urban Development ("HUD") rules and regulations that apply to fair housing and building maintenance and safety
• Knowledge of NYC law, rules, and regulations regarding building maintenance and safety including but not limited to HPD, FDNY, DEP, DSNY, DOB
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, sufficient to generate documents, create and use spreadsheets, and manage e-mail and appointments
• Knowledge of basic office practices, procedures, and equipment
• Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and make appropriate recommendations within scope of responsibility
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, superiors, residents, community service agencies, and the public
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and multiple demands to accomplish tasks in accordance with established requirements
• Skilled in analyzing situations in order to identify problems and offer possible solutions
• Skilled in communicating with all types of people in a wide variety of situations

Skill and Education:

• High School diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of experience in a residential building maintenance and repair position
• Minimum of 1 year supervisory experience
• Certifications related to the position including but not limited to applicable FDNY Certificates of Fitness
• Valid Driver's License

Physical Demands:

• Required Constantly: Walking, lifting and/or carrying of materials and tools between 25-50 lbs, climbing stairs.
• Required Frequently: Climbing ladders, operating machinery.
• Required Occasionally: Shoveling of snow.

Special Requirements:

• Live-in position, responsible for after-hours calls and emergencies.

Compensation: $23.00 - $24.30 per hour.

Benefits: Major medical, dental, vision and life insurance; pre-tax commuter benefits; FSA; 403(b) with employer contribution; plus generous vacation, sick leave and holidays.