Building Superintendent, NYC Supportive Housing
Overview
You will own daily maintenance, repairs, and code compliance for a supportive housing building in NYC, serving residents with mental health concerns at a leading provider. You will supervise maintenance staff and coordinate with property management and social services teams. This role uniquely combines hands-on trade work with regulatory oversight and tenant interaction, reporting directly to the program director.
What You'll Do9
- 1Respond to and resolve life-threatening maintenance emergencies within 24 hours, prioritizing and assigning work orders across your team.
- 2Complete apartment turnovers within KPI timeframes (studio: 7-12 days, 1-bedroom: 8-13 days), coordinating with vendors and staff using Yardi.
- 3Conduct semi-annual apartment inspections, documenting issues and ensuring compliance with HPD, DOB, and FDNY regulations.
- 4Oversee boiler, elevator, and HVAC systems, logging inspections and coordinating with licensed vendors for specialized repairs.
- 5Maintain cleanliness of common areas and manage garbage/recycling removal in accordance with NYC sanitation rules.
- 6Interact professionally with residents, reporting concerns to property management and supportive services, and ensuring secure building access.
- 7Track and close work orders in Maintenance IQ, verifying task completion and documenting all repairs and inspections.
- 8Collaborate with the work order coordinator and Director of Operations on procurement and violation resolution.
- 9Attend monthly superintendent meetings and participate in fire drills, safety inspections, and emergency preparedness training.
Requirements8
- 1High school diploma or equivalent required.
- 22+ years of training or 3+ years of work experience in a related trade (carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, or painting).
- 31+ year of supervisory experience preferred.
- 4Working knowledge of equipment installation and repair, including HVAC systems.
- 5Ability to operate and maintain machines such as floor buffers, trash compactors, and snow blowers.
- 6Must pass fingerprinting and clearance by the New York State Justice Center.
- 7Ability to regularly lift and carry items up to 100 lbs.
- 8Must obtain or already hold certifications: S-95, F-01, S-12, and S-13 within 4 months of employment.
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