Floating Superintendent (Super I)
About The Position
The Floating Superintendent provides hands-on maintenance support across multiple residential buildings, performing repairs, assisting with preventative maintenance, and supporting daily operations under site leadership. This role is execution-focused and does not hold primary responsibility for any one building or overall compliance. The position supports Superintendents and Program Directors by reducing work order backlogs and addressing operational needs across sites. Flexibility is essential, as assignments may vary daily across multiple locations, requiring the ability to take direction and adapt quickly.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training in building maintenance or a related field preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience in multi-unit residential maintenance or a Superintendent-level role required
- Demonstrated competency in plumbing, minor electrical work, and heating/boiler systems required
- Proven experience responding to building emergencies and executing preventative maintenance programs required
- Experience utilizing work order/property management systems and coordinating vendors required
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards (DOB, FDNY, HPD)
Responsibilities
- Maintenance Execution (Primary Function)
- Performing assigned plumbing repairs (e.g., toilet rebuilds, leak repairs, minor pipe work)
- Performing minor electrical work (e.g., outlet and switch replacement within scope)
- Completing general repairs (patching, carpentry, hardware adjustments)
- Assisting with radiator, HVAC, PTAC, etc. servicing (filters, basic diagnostics, draining, cleaning)
- Addressing maintenance issues in apartments and common areas across multiple sites
- Execute assigned preventative maintenance tasks
- Assist with seasonal preparation (e.g., winter readiness, inspections)
- Support building walkthroughs and condition assessments as directed
- Take immediate containment action within scope
- Assist with stabilization of conditions
- Communicate status to site leadership
- Escalate issues beyond scope promptly
- Completing assigned work orders within expected timeframes
- Documenting all work performed clearly and accurately
- Recording actions taken, materials used, and outcomes
- Uploading photos where required
- Provide maintenance support across multiple buildings as assigned
- Assist site Superintendents with workload balancing and backlog reduction
- Support unit readiness and turnover work
- Assist in addressing building conditions under direction
- Take direction from Superintendents, Program Directors, or other leadership based on assignment
- Adapt to varying site expectations, workflows, and priorities
- Communicate status updates clearly across changing supervisors and locations
- Confirm understanding of assignments before execution
- Document completed work orders
- Review assigned tasks and updates
- Communicate status as required
- Maintaining personal tools required for assigned work
- Using materials appropriately and efficiently
- Reporting supply needs to supervising staff
- Report to different buildings as assigned daily
- Be prepared to work at multiple locations within the same day
- Adjust schedule and priorities based on real-time operational needs
- Transition between sites efficiently without loss of productivity
- Take direction from multiple supervisors depending on assignment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
