Maintenance Superintendent, Hudson Heights

VESTA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION•City of Mechanicville, NY

4d•$25 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Vesta Management is seeking to hire an affordable housing experienced, highly skilled, results driven Maintenance Superintendent to lead the maintenance operations at Hudson Heights in Mechanicville, NY! We're looking for a hands-on team player with a proven track record in apartment community maintenance, who takes pride in operational excellence, and genuinely cares about creating a positive experience for our residents. Join our team and be a part of Vesta’s success story!

Requirements

5 plus years of related experience.
Apartment community experience required.
Drywall, lock change, and light electrical, carpentry, flooring, and plumbing experience required.
HVAC Type I and Type II required.
Knowledge of 3rd party government agency inspection protocol, i.e., REAC, State Finance Agency, etc.
Experience leading a team required.
Multilingual a plus.
Must possess your own hand and power tools.
Valid Driver's License and clean driving record required.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screening required.

Nice To Haves

Excellent interpersonal skills; strong verbal communication skills
Able to work independently; self-motivated, takes initiative
Able to work well under pressure/emergency/time sensitive situations
Able to multitask and prioritize efficiently
Accepts responsibility and accountability
Honest and trustworthy; displays integrity
Professional, in appearance and action
Shows adaptability
Able to troubleshoot problems for creative solutions
Organized and detailed

Responsibilities

Oversight of all day-to-day physical operations, ensuring enhanced value of the property while meeting the established standards for safety, appearance and operation within the budgeted financial goals.
Managing the inventory of “ready” apartments to support the property’s marketing and leasing efforts.
Scheduling and supervising staff and contractors, and inspecting completed make ready apartments for move-in.
Emergency on-call, nights, and weekends may be required.
Leading a team of Maintenance professionals alongside the Property Manager.
Maintaining the physical appearance, condition, cleanliness and curb appeal of the property.
Assisting with and attending resident retention initiatives (i.e., resident functions, promotions, monthly newsletters, etc.) and property-issued communications/notices (i.e., bad weather, emergency, etc.).
Preserving and respecting resident, applicant, employee and company confidentiality.
Reporting for on-call duties to provide 24 hour/7day per week emergency maintenance service.
Leading maintenance staff and workflow processes; delegating maintenance tasks and work orders.
Physical plant oversight, reporting regularly to the Property Manager, to ensure successful day to day property operations.
Inspecting and identifying any physical property/maintenance needs and making recommendations to the Property Manager and Physical Plant Coordinator/Area Maintenance Supervisor if applicable.
Documenting capital improvement and/or contracted needs and developing scopes of work to be completed, soliciting competitive bids and providing bid package to Property Manager for selection.
Overseeing and communicating regularly with vendors on site throughout the project or seasonal contract.
Overseeing, ordering, and maintaining inventory levels of parts and supplies. Ensuring that maintenance shop and current supplies are kept accessible and organized.
Maintaining Capital Inventory Control Log.
Consistently maintaining the overall attractiveness of the property, taking initiative as needed to keep the property looking professional and appealing to current and potential residents, owners, investors, and lenders.
Regularly conducting inspections of and ensuring that apartments, building systems, common areas, and grounds meet Vesta quality standards and expectations, by correcting any deficiencies.
Assigning, handling, completing, and documenting service requests/work orders, ensuring that our residents’ maintenance needs are met properly, quickly, thoroughly, and professionally. Maintenance and repair may include plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, appliances, carpeting, drywall, worn or defective parts, grounds, and electrical systems. May be responsible for pool maintenance, depending on property needs.
Assisting with moving appliances, abandoned furniture and unloading and storing supplies.
Ensuring unsafe conditions are corrected immediately, and practicing “safety first”.
Communicating, maintaining accurate records, scheduling inspections, preventative maintenance, work orders/service requests (received and completed), apartment make-ready status, and assigned work-in progress.
Maintaining Property Inspection Control Log, Winter Weather Log, and Interior/Exterior Light Log.
Communicating, preparing, and scheduling apartments for occupancy within three to five days of vacancy, to maximize occupancy.
Trash out and clean out of food, furniture, appliances and other debris within assigned vacant unit.
Prepping assigned unit for painting and flooring.
Timely and thorough completion of assigned items on make ready punch list, including, but not limited to; cleaning, painting, flooring, caulking, wall prep, removal and cleaning/replacement of receptacle and switch plate covers and light fixture bulbs, and holes in walls.
While completing make ready punch list, inspecting and reporting any additional maintenance needs including repairs or replacements not initially noted. Completing any additional tasks that are within manageable skill set.
Ensuring ready apartments are inspected daily, communicating and inputting any new maintenance needs, and informing leasing of ready unit status for prospect showings.
Other duties as assigned by management.