Superintendent, Live In

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Castle Gardens (West Harlem) - New York, NY 10031
• Position Type:
  Full-Time Non-Exempt
• Salary Range: $35.00 - $40.00 Hourly (approximately $63,700 to $72,800 annually)
• Title:
  
  Superintendent Live-In
• Unit:
  Facilities Management
• Reports to:
  
  Facilities Manager
• Status:
  Regular;
  Full Time;
  Non-Exempt
• Location:
  
  Castle Gardens (625 W 140th Street)
• Days/
  
  Hours:
  
  Monday to Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm (on-call 24/7)

The primary goal for the building superintendent is to provide a safe and adequate living/working environment for the tenants and assigned staff. The building superintendent is responsible for the daily cleaning, maintenance, repairs, and building code compliance. This is a full-time live-in position. The position comes with a two‑bedroom apartment.

• Mission and Fit:
  Embodies Fortune’s mission and values and will be an effective member of the team in furthering both. The candidate should exhibit compassion and understanding for our participants (wherever they are in their re‑entry process) and embrace Fortune’s core value that none of us should be measured against the worst things we have done.
• Facilities Maintenance and Technical Proficiency:
  Applies strong hands‑on skills in building systems including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general repairs to maintain safe, functional, and code compliant properties.
• Leadership and Staff Oversight:
  Supervises maintenance personnel effectively by communicating expectations, evaluating performance, and ensuring proper training to support building operations.
• Emergency Response and Problem Solving:
  Responds promptly to building emergencies, troubleshoots issues creatively and efficiently, and coordinates necessary repairs to ensure continuous safety and livability for tenants and staff.
• Communication, Coordination and Record Management:
  Communicates clearly with tenants, vendors, program staff, and management to support operational goals. Maintains accurate records of inspections, maintenance, and violations.

• Maintain buildings and properties to keep them in good condition and in compliance with all building codes, local, state, and federal requirements, and agency policies and procedures.
• Conduct inspections as required for The Fortune Society’s preventative maintenance program for all building systems and equipment and keep accurate records of all inspections conducted.
• Provide supervision to assigned staff so that Agency and Department goals are communicated effectively, job performance is continuously evaluated, and appropriate training is given.
• Complete reports of all safety related building incidents in a timely manner.
• Ensure all units are prepared in a timely manner for new occupancy, to include cleaning and repair, refuse removal, and painting as needed.
• In coordination with the Facilities Manager, develop and implement maintenance and cleaning schedules to meet the changing needs of tenants and staff.
• Maintain accurate records of all inspections and violations received from outside agencies. Building superintendent must report immediately all inspections conducted and the results of those inspections to the Facilities Manager.
• Maintain and oversee life and health safety systems such as the fire alarm panel, fire pump, and sprinkler systems; ensure requisite regular maintenance of these systems is being completed by vendors.
• Ensure all common area lighting is functional on a daily basis. Common areas include: lobby areas, hallways, stairwells, laundry facilities, bathrooms, emergency exit doors, and all entrances and exits.
• Maintain building as necessary to create clean, safe, and sanitary conditions, including heating, hot water, and ventilation systems, both centrally and in individual units (excluding tenant owned property/equipment), and ensuring preventive maintenance schedules.
• Perform minor repairs as needed, including routine building repairs, plumbing, electrical repairs on appliances (excluding tenant owned property/equipment), fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc.
• Ensure that extermination is being conducted by vendor as needed and on regular intervals.
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