Building Superintendent

Community Access•The Bronx, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Community Access is a New York City provider of supportive and affordable housing and related services. Its Property Management department manages buildings that Community Access develops, owns, or controls, overseeing lease maintenance, rent collection, property financial reports, and compliance with government programs and regulations. The live-in Building Superintendent is responsible for maintaining a safe and adequate living and working environment for residents and staff. The role includes daily maintenance and repairs, building-code compliance, work-order and unit-turnover coordination, and oversight of the maintenance mechanic and contracted porter or maintenance-worker staff. The superintendent works with residents, property management, supportive-services staff, vendors, and operations leadership, and must meet the stated maintenance, turnover, inspection, and property-management performance indicators. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, relevant trade training or experience, and practical experience in one or more building trades. The superintendent must be willing to support other buildings during emergencies and work approved overtime. Required fire-safety certificates must be held or obtained within four months of employment. The role also requires fingerprinting and clearance by the New York State Justice Center, and regularly lifting and carrying items weighing up to 100 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least two years of training or three years of work experience in a related trade.
Experience in at least one of the following fields: carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, or painting.
Working knowledge of equipment installation and repair, including HVAC systems.
Ability to operate and maintain equipment such as a floor buffer, trash compactor, and snow blower.
Fingerprinting and clearance by the New York State Justice Center.
Ability to regularly lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds.
Possess or obtain within four months of employment the following certificates: Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems (S-95), Citywide Fire Guard for Impairment (F-01), Citywide Sprinkler Systems (S-12), and Citywide Standpipe Systems (S-13).
Willingness to support other buildings in emergencies.
Willingness to work overtime when approved by the Area Superintendent.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of supervisory experience is preferred.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Perform routine plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and painting maintenance and repairs, including responding to emergency requests.
Inspect building systems and common areas regularly and oversee boiler, elevator, and other mechanical systems for compliance with NYC codes.
Review and prioritize maintenance requests; assign work to in-house staff or vendors; track work orders, monitor completion, follow up, and ensure documentation is recorded.
Use Yardi and Maintenance IQ to track and manage vacancy turns, major capital repairs, workflows, inspections, and related work-order information.
Maintain logs and records of inspections, repairs, and maintenance activities, and coordinate specialized repairs and inspections with licensed vendors.
Keep common areas clean, manage garbage and recycling removal in accordance with NYC sanitation regulations, and coordinate pest-control issues with professional services.
Interact respectfully and professionally with residents, report tenant concerns or incidents to property management and social-services staff, and support move-ins and move-outs, including unit preparation and walkthroughs.
Ensure building compliance with HPD, DOB, FDNY, and other regulatory agencies; participate in fire drills, safety inspections, and emergency-preparedness planning; maintain secure building access and monitor for unauthorized entry.
Report unit vacancies to the property manager; schedule, complete, and submit move-out inspection reports within KPI timeframes; and communicate delays and their causes.
Conduct semi-annual apartment inspections and alert supportive-services and property-management staff to specified unit conditions, safety issues, missing appliances or fire-safety equipment, and access refusals.
Enter detailed Yardi information for work orders related to violation repairs or failed HQS inspections.
Communicate daily with the program director about building issues and collaborate with the work-order coordinator on reporting and procurement.
Collaborate with the Director of Operations regarding violations and vacancies; attend monthly Building Superintendent meetings.
Supervise the maintenance mechanic and contracted porters or maintenance workers.
Complete mandatory training on time and attend required supervision, meetings, and training sessions.
Perform other duties as assigned.