Assistant Super

YM&YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood•New York, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Super oversees the maintenance team and assists the Director of Facilities with upkeep and repairs. The role includes maintaining indoor and outdoor spaces, identifying repair needs, responding to maintenance requests, and servicing facility equipment. The position is located in Upper Manhattan and is full-time, exempt, with a Monday-through-Friday schedule. The Assistant Super must also be available for facility emergencies outside working hours when the Director of Facilities is unavailable.

Requirements

Two years of work experience in a similar role.
Experience with plumbing and electrical systems.
Ability to work with hand and power tools.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Nice To Haves

Experience supervising a team.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Perform general electrical, mechanical, plumbing, safety-system, and flooring work.
Prepare walls, paint, and clean facilities.
Respond to maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner.
Identify and report the need for major maintenance repairs throughout the facility.
Regularly inspect program and office spaces for litter, mechanical failures, or breakdowns.
Supervise porters.
Maintain the cleanliness of outside spaces, including parking lots and sidewalks.
Inspect vehicles and immediately report operational or structural defects to the Director of Facilities.
Respond to facility emergencies.
Set up and break down rooms for programs throughout the day.
Observe meters and gauges to determine equipment operating conditions and maintain familiarity with building services and equipment.
Ensure proper inspection of building systems, including boilers, fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems, elevators, exhaust units, and air-conditioning units.
Keep the property clean and safe, including removing litter and snow from sidewalks and driveways.
Keep maintenance areas clean and neat on an ongoing basis.
Obtain and/or retain current, appropriate certificates of fitness to operate fire alarm and standpipe systems, as well as other required certifications.