Superintendent, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Position Summary:

• Supervise all repairs and preventive maintenance tasks within the buildings and on the grounds.
• Supervise building maintenance staff including handymen, porters, and drivers.
• Report directly to the Residence Director on a daily basis.
• Respond to all daily requests for repairs.
• Maintain the heating and ventilating systems.
• Respond to light electrical repairs.
• Perform light plumbing work, which includes cleaning stoppages, replacement of fittings, etc. Clear all sewer drains and traps.
• Maintain the common area lighting, emergency exit doors and lights, laundry facilities, etc.
• Maintain outdoor grounds-landscaping, painting, snow removal, and storm maintenance.
• Participate in and be responsible for a stand‑by emergency schedule for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Maintain stock inventory and utilization of maintenance materials and supplies.
• Conduct inspections as required for prevention maintenance program and keep accurate records of such inspections.
• Update insurance certificates.
• Check all licenses, permits, operating certificates, and renew as needed.
• Responsible for all major repairs and determine if an outside repair person is needed. Monitor work done by repairmen.
• Additional responsibilities as required.
• 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 basic office practices, procedures, and equipment.
• Ability to prepare clear, 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, supervisors, 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:

• 5+ years of experience in residential building maintenance and repair.
• 1+ year of supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), including document creation, spreadsheet management, and email/calendar use.
• Relevant certifications, including FDNY Certificates of Fitness as required.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.

Physical Demands:

• Required constantly: walking, lifting of materials and tools, climbing stairs.
• Required frequently: climbing ladders, operating machinery.
• Required occasionally: shoveling snow.

Compensation: $23 - $25 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.