Building Superintendent (Commercial Office) – High-Trust, Hands-On Role

TES Staffing•225 Oak Street, NY

5d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

TES Staffing is supporting a respected property management firm with over 30 years of success across New York State. We are seeking a highly reliable, hands-on Building Superintendent to oversee a 39,000+ sq. ft. commercial office building in downtown Buffalo . This is a critical, high-trust role following a recent leadership transition. We are looking for someone who takes ownership, operates with integrity, and shows up consistently . You will be the go-to person on-site , responsible for keeping the building running smoothly, safely, and professionally; while delivering exceptional service to a long-standing, high-profile client.

Requirements

3+ years of commercial building or facilities experience
Strong hands-on maintenance skills (must be able to fix issues—not outsource everything)
Experience managing vendors and holding them accountable
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
High level of integrity, reliability, and accountability (this is essential)
Strong communication and follow-through
Comfortable operating within structured processes and approvals

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on maintenance: basic electrical, plumbing, lighting, patching/painting, repairs
Proactively walk the building daily; identify issues and fix them before they become problems
Maintain supplies, tools, and overall building readiness
Support furniture moves, workstation setup, and internal adjustments
Manage vendors (snow removal, landscaping, contractors) and hold them accountable to performance standards
Source vendors, gather quotes, and assist in RFP and bid comparison processes
Support building improvements and upcoming renovation efforts
Coordinate work that falls outside of standard scope with client approvals
Ensure sidewalks, entrances, and exterior areas are safe and maintained; especially during snow events (this may require hands-on shoveling/salting during the day)
Maintain a safe environment for all occupants; safety is non-negotiable
Accurately track time, work performed, and vendor activity
Deliver exceptional responsiveness; if something needs fixing, it gets done quickly
Work within a structured system where requests flow through client administration
Communicate clearly and professionally with client stakeholders
Be available for after-hours emergencies (rare, but critical)

Benefits

Medical benefits (United Healthcare/Oxford – employee contribution ~10% for single coverage)
Option for higher compensation if medical benefits are not needed
401(k) (no match)
Generous holiday schedule (13 paid holidays, including Juneteenth)
Paid time off: When the building is closed, you are still paid

Stand Out From the Crowd

Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.

Upload and Match Resume