Bldg Superintendent

CC Apartment Managers•Newark, NJ

About The Position

The Building Superintendent is responsible for maintaining building systems and grounds, coordinating apartment turnovers, managing vendors and maintenance requests, and keeping apartments and shared spaces in good condition. The role coordinates staff efforts and communicates with the Property Manager about make-ready unit status and service requests that cannot be completed promptly. It also includes purchasing inventory within budget, maintaining tools and equipment, scheduling preventive maintenance, and supervising capital projects. The superintendent maintains vacant units, public areas, hallways, grounds maintenance areas, offices, and laundry areas. The role requires professional interactions with residents, coworkers, and the public, collaboration on apartment inspections, adherence to company policies and procedures, and the ability to perform general building repairs and other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
Basic knowledge of building repair trades, purchasing procedures and practices, work safety requirements, and repair procedures.
Ability to use hand tools normally used in construction, maintenance, and landscaping.
Ability to use power tools and equipment, including circular saws, power drills, bench grinders, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, power floor cleaners, chain saws, key machines, lawn mowers, and grass cutters.
Ability to keep accurate and detailed records.
Basic knowledge of janitorial procedures.
Ability to interact with residents and handle complaints with reasonable discretion.
Ability to work inside and outside in all types of weather.
Ability to perform medium to heavy work involving prolonged or repeated standing, walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting up to 100 pounds, with frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds.
Good eye-hand coordination.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years of experience in maintenance and/or construction supervision is ideal.

Responsibilities

Maintain plumbing, electrical systems, grounds, and apartments during turnover.
Manage vendors, apartment standards, and maintenance requests in a timely manner.
Coordinate staff efforts and communicate make-ready unit status to the Property Manager.
Notify the Property Manager when service requests cannot be completed due to parts ordering or other reasons.
Complete punch-out work on vacant units effectively and promptly.
Keep the workshop and storage area clean, neat, and orderly.
Maintain company tools, equipment, and vehicles in good working order.
Purchase inventory within budget guidelines in coordination with the Property Manager.
Establish and maintain a preventive maintenance schedule.
Supervise capital projects.
Maintain the physical condition and appearance of vacant units, public areas, hallways, grounds maintenance areas, offices, and laundry areas.
Maintain a professional and courteous attitude when interacting with residents, coworkers, and the public.
Work with the manager or designee to complete apartment inspections.
Read and follow company policies and procedures.
Perform general building repairs and other duties as assigned.