Maintenance Superintendent - Father Leo O'Brien Cmmty - $1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

DePaul Housing Management Corporation•Schenectady, NY

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for the regular and ongoing maintenance of assigned building(s), equipment, and grounds, in addition to protecting and overseeing the physical safety of the building and all people therein. The primary responsibility is to complete apartment turnovers in a safe and time-efficient manner to maximize occupancy. Additional tasks and responsibilities will vary based on the property and time of year. The Maintenance Superintendent will also be part of a rotating weekend on-call schedule for the site, as scheduled and communicated by the Community Manager.

Requirements

Related experience as a Maintenance Superintendent or other related position and/or previous work with the resident demographics
Good written and oral communication skills; ability to read and comprehend written instructions and/or manuals
Basic-to-advanced knowledge and ability, with or without accommodation, to perform cleaning and building maintenance tasks
Basic-to-advanced knowledge of light plumbing, electrical and HVAC
Valid NYS Driver’s License and access to and willingness to use own vehicle during working and on-call hours for work-related travel.
Independent work ethic and ability to work without close supervision
Patience and compassion for older persons and those with mobility impairments
Attention to detail
Experience in emergency situations; ability to read emergency panels
Calm, pleasant demeanor
Physical qualifications, which are required with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Complete all apartment turnovers in a time-efficient manner.
Assess apartment condition during recertifications, regular inspections, and after move-outs to estimate project timelines.
Maintain regular supplies for apartment turnovers (e.g., paint) to prevent delays.
Communicate regularly with the Community Manager about turnovers and prioritization.
Maintain, repair, and improve the building by completing work orders, following maintenance schedules, and investigating solutions.
Perform regular inspections of the entire property to be proactive versus reactive.
Provide regular cleaning to all parts of the property, including community areas, entrances, restrooms, and outside facilities.
Establish routine cleaning schedules including floor care, general cleaning, trash removal, dusting, vacuuming, and sanitization.
Protect and oversee the physical safety of the building and all persons associated with it.
Respond to emergency situations immediately and appropriately, including personal, medical, and maintenance emergencies.
Serve as part of a rotating weekend on-call schedule, being available within 30 minutes of the property if not onsite.
Utilize organization-wide property management systems to document inspections, work orders, and maintenance.
Effectively utilize skills in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, building and equipment repair, grounds care, sidewalk and driveway maintenance, and snow removal.
Meet regularly with the Community Manager to manage priorities and set timelines for projects.
Establish and maintain cordial professional relationships with residents, families, vendors, community groups, staff, applicants, and visitors.
Establish relationships and effectively communicate with vendors for timely and efficient completion of projects and other maintenance.
Control expenses related to maintenance by comparison shopping, avoiding waste, developing new skills, maintaining equipment, and acting promptly.
Manage documentation of all maintenance and safety tasks using electronic and written service forms, logs, and work orders.