Superintendent, Maintenance​/Cleaning

We are looking for an experienced Superintendent for our new site in Sunnyside, Queens. This site has 7 stories, 185 units, and is a 100% affordable housing project.

The Superintendent performs basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical, heating, and air‑conditioning work, as well as some carpentry work. The Superintendent will also assist other Superintendents as needed with the other buildings at the site and must be able to respond to emergency calls at night. A rent‑free apartment is provided in connection with the requirement to be on call for emergencies.

• Manage day‑to‑day maintenance and operations of the property.
• Ensure transition of apartment turnovers, including oversight of the punch list and acceptance process.
• Ensure timely maintenance of all building operations and systems, including coordinating preventive maintenance work.
• Ensure the property passes all surveys.
• Maintain inspection logs for the sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, and other building systems.
• Coordinate with contractors for outsourced repairs.
• Participate in the interviewing and hiring of maintenance staff.
• Purchase all maintenance supplies and keep accurate inventory.
• Possess knowledge of the heating and water systems in the building.
• Assist with sweeping, mopping, trash disposal, and, during inclement weather, snow removal when the custodian is absent.
• Maintain fresh paint in the interior and exterior of the property.
• Address all work ticket orders for apartment repairs.
• Prepare and provide facility updates for the Director.
• Utilize Yardi to enter requisitions and follow up on purchase orders with vendors.
• Accept deliveries and provide packing slips to the administrative assistant.
• Utilize Ulti Pro to approve time‑off requests from porters.
• Attend hearings for any violations in the facility.
• Respond to and report any emergencies and concerns to the supervisor.
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, and professional development training.

• Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or a GED with two to three years of experience. (If a High School Diploma or GED has not been achieved, we consider a substitution for a minimum of three years’ experience as a Superintendent in a residential building and a writing test.)
• Candidates MUST have an active S13 Standpipe and S12 Fire Sprinkler Certifications and be able to present these prior to the interview process.
• Strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Must have strong problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and proficiency in safety using tools associated with the job.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety standards as set forth by the state and federal governments.
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs with tools and equipment; must be flexible to address emergencies.
• Supervisory experience required.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

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