Building Superintendent

Location: City of Yonkers

YMCA of Yonkers

Job Title:

Superintendent (Live-In)
Status:
Full-Time (Hourly, Non-Exempt)

Schedule:

Monday to Friday: 12:30 PM to 8:30 PM (1-hour unpaid lunch)
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PMSunday:
On-call

Pay Rate: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour

Reports To:

Director of Operations and Community Engagement Department:
FacilitiesPOSITION SUMMARY The Live-In Superintendent is responsible for maintaining the safety, functionality, and overall condition of the YMCA of Yonkers six-story facility. This includes community program spaces, administrative offices, and a 75-unit Single Room Occupancy (SRO) residence.

This role resides on-site in a provided unit and oversees all building operations, including maintenance, repairs, inspections, safety systems, work order management, and emergency response.

The Superintendent directly supervises the Building Engineer and Facilities Operations Technicians to ensure the facility remains clean, safe, and fully operational for residents, members, and staff.

WHAT WE STAND FORAt the YMCA of Yonkers, our facilities are more than structures. They are spaces for community connection, growth, and belonging.

The Facilities team supports this mission through:

Safety:
Maintaining a clean, secure, and well-maintained environment

Stewardship:
Preserving the facility through proactive maintenance

Service:
Supporting residents, staff, and members with professionalism and care ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Building Operations and Maintenance Oversee daily operations of the entire facility, including residential, program, and administrative spaces

Conduct regular walkthroughs to ensure safety, cleanliness, and preventive maintenance

Perform and assign repairs across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems

Maintain boilers, elevators, fire alarms, and life safety systems in compliance with code requirements

Coordinate and supervise vendors and contractors

Maintain logs for inspections, repairs, incidents, and work orders

Manage the Zoho Desk system, including assigning and tracking work orders

Respond to building emergencies during and outside scheduled hours

Cleaning, Safety, and Emergency Response Perform cleaning in mechanical and non-public areas as needed

Respond to emergency clean-up situations such as leaks, spills, and hazards

Support facilities staff during peak needs or urgent conditions

Supervision and Leadership Supervise, schedule, and evaluate the Building Engineer and Facilities staff

Assign and track work orders to ensure timely completion

Conduct team meetings and safety briefings

Support staff training and development

Compliance and Coordination Ensure compliance with Yonkers and New York State codes and regulations

Coordinate with program and housing staff on facility needs

Prepare for inspections and audits

Assist with capital planning, budgeting, and facility improvements

Other Duties as Assigned Perform additional responsibilities and special projects as directed by leadershipON-CALL RESPONSIBILITIES This is a live-in position requiring on-call availability during evenings, weekends, and holidays, including Sundays.

The Superintendent must respond to emergencies such as lockouts, leaks, system failures, and alarm activations.

On-call availability is included as part of the housing benefit. Only time actively worked is compensable and must be properly logged in accordance with wage and hour laws.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES Building and Facility Management Team Leadership and Development Safety and Risk Management Communication and CollaborationQUALIFICATIONSHigh school diploma or GED required

Technical or trade training in facilities, HVAC, or building systems preferred3–5 years of experience in facilities maintenance or property management

Supervisory experience required

Strong knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and mechanical systems

Ability to perform hands-on repairs and oversee vendor work Strong organizational and communication skills

Familiarity with boilers and life safety systems preferred OSHA 10 certification preferred or ability to obtain within 90 days Ability to obtain additional certifications as required

Must reside on-site and be available for emergencies

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds…