Building Superintendent (Live-in/On-Property)

HomeRiver Group • Trenton, NJ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

HomeRiver Group seeks a Live in/On-Property Building Superintendent to join their Trenton, NJ office. The Building Superintendent is a live-in, hands-on leader responsible for the daily operation, maintenance, and code-compliant performance of the property's physical plant and common areas. The role includes resident service, vendor coordination, preventative maintenance, and emergency response. Operations & Maintenance Operate, monitor, and maintain building systems: boilers, hot-water heaters, pumps, elevators (with vendor), sprinklers, compactor/recycling, ventilation, and mechanical rooms. Perform and/or triage repairs: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting; escalate to licensed trades as needed; oversee vendor work. Complete daily walkthroughs; maintain logs for mechanical rooms and life-safety equipment. Resident Service & Work Orders Receive, prioritize, and complete resident repair requests; document and close out work orders. Prepare and turn vacant units promptly to meet leasing timelines. Compliance & Safety Ensure legal heat and hot water standards Maintain fire/life-safety obligations; hold/maintain EPA and/or Boiler Operator License where required. Maintain sanitation and recycling compliance; keep common areas clean and hazard-free. Maintain records, logs, and inspection readiness for city agencies. Vendor & Project Coordination Source and schedule contractors; verify scope, supervise access, confirm work completion. Assist with seasonal projects and capital work. Emergency Response Serve as primary on-site responder for floods, leaks, power or heat/hot-water interruptions, elevator issues (with vendor), and alarms.

Requirements

• 5+ years in residential building operations (superintendent, assistant super, resident manager, or equivalent).
• Proficiency in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting; ability to operate/monitor boiler and DHW systems.
• Strong customer service and communication skills; organized with work-order systems.
• Ability to live on-site and provide on-call coverage.
• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in NYC/NJ multifamily or co-op/condo operations.
• Bilingual English/Spanish; proficiency with CMMS apps.
• OSHA-10/30 certifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate, monitor, and maintain building systems: boilers, hot-water heaters, pumps, elevators (with vendor), sprinklers, compactor/recycling, ventilation, and mechanical rooms.
• Perform and/or triage repairs: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting; escalate to licensed trades as needed; oversee vendor work.
• Complete daily walkthroughs; maintain logs for mechanical rooms and life-safety equipment.
• Receive, prioritize, and complete resident repair requests; document and close out work orders.
• Prepare and turn vacant units promptly to meet leasing timelines.
• Ensure legal heat and hot water standards
• Maintain fire/life-safety obligations; hold/maintain EPA and/or Boiler Operator License where required.
• Maintain sanitation and recycling compliance; keep common areas clean and hazard-free.
• Maintain records, logs, and inspection readiness for city agencies.
• Source and schedule contractors; verify scope, supervise access, confirm work completion.
• Assist with seasonal projects and capital work.
• Serve as primary on-site responder for floods, leaks, power or heat/hot-water interruptions, elevator issues (with vendor), and alarms.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• A full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D and a flexible spending account (FSA)
• 401(k) plan with employer match of up to 3%
• 10 paid company holidays
• Paid time off (PTO), Volunteer Time Off, Birthday Time Off, and Wellness Time Off
• Voluntary Life insurance, AD&D insurance, long-term disability and short-term disability offered
• Employee Assistance Program
• Mileage reimbursement and cell phone stipend eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees