Assistant Superintendent

Position:
Assistant Superintendent

Location:

Kings Park, NY Job  # of Openings: 1

Job Title:

Assistant Superintendent Department: HUD

Location:

Martin Luther Terrace Apartments, 116 Wartburg Court, Kings Park, Suffolk County, New York 11754

Reports To:

Superintendent FLSA Status:
Non-exempt;
Full-time 35 hrs/wk (plus paid on-call as needed)

Summary:

Performs maintenance tasks at a HUD-subsidized housing facility for seniors and the disabled, striving to maintain the facility in a state of cleanliness, good repair, and attractive appearance, with a customer-service-driven focus. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Perform routine maintenance tasks as assigned, including but not limited to cleaning of community building facilities; cleanup and maintenance of grounds; trash collection and removal from common areas and outdoor areas; snow removal and other weather-related cleanup; cleaning, preparing and painting vacant apartments; and installing appliances.
• 2. Complete assigned work orders and related paperwork on a timely basis, including but not limited to light plumbing (changing faucets, fixing leaks, etc.); electrical (changing lighting fixtures/bulbs, etc.); HVAC; other preventive maintenance and minor repairs to individual apartments or common areas.
• 3. Assist with move-in, move-out, and annual unit inspections in accordance with HUD regulations and standards.
• 4. Interact with outside contractors such as plumbers, electricians, HVAC, snow removal and landscapers, sanitation providers and any other companies providing service to the facility.
• 5. Assist with tenant activities including holiday parties, tenant meetings, etc. May involve set-up, serving, and cleanup.
• 6. Explain rules to tenants, as established by owner or management, regarding sanitation and maintenance requirements, parking regulations, unit inspections.
• 7. Inform tenants of facilities such as laundries, community room, etc., and demonstrate use and care of equipment for tenant use.
• 8. Respond to emergency situations, including but not limited to lack of heat, power outage, leaks and plumbing issues on an on-call basis when the superintendent is not available or requires additional assistance.
• 9. Keep records and prepare reports for Superintendent or management.
• 10. Perform any other tasks as assigned by the Superintendent or management.

• 1. Must have knowledge of fire and safety procedures, grounds maintenance, light plumbing, carpentry, and electrical.
• 2. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3. Must have strong interpersonal skills and communicate in a professional manner.
• 4. Must be capable of working with the senior and disabled population in a calm, respectful, and compassionate manner, in compliance with fair housing and privacy laws.
• 5. Must have the ability to read and understand documents and instructions, and to communicate verbally in a clear and understandable manner.