Maintenance Superintendent

The Michaels Organization•Albany, NY

About The Position

The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible, under the direction of the Community Manager or Maintenance Manager, for the overall maintenance of one or more sites. The role includes coordinating maintenance work, supporting inspections and move-in/move-out activities, overseeing materials and records, training maintenance technicians and coworkers, and providing professional service to residents, contractors, and the property management team. The position performs and coordinates a range of maintenance work, including light electrical and plumbing repairs, carpentry, painting, appliance and fixture replacement, custodial assistance, and repairs to concrete, masonry, roofs, and fencing. The Superintendent participates in an evening, weekend, holiday, and emergency on-call schedule; maintains awareness of building codes and safety requirements; and performs scheduled equipment maintenance in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and operating manuals. Work conditions vary from clean rental units to dirty plumbing or grounds work. The job may involve exposure to cleaning solvents, paint fumes, dust, sharp objects, and live electrical wiring. The salary range is $28.00–$32.00 per hour.

Requirements

At least 3 years of full-time maintenance experience or experience in a related field.
Formal training or experience in carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical work, painting, refurbishing and cleaning, and air-conditioning.
Any specific skill required by the property.
Willingness to assist with and work in areas beyond repair maintenance, such as janitorial, custodial, gardening, and painting work.
Boiler license when required by the property facilities.
Familiarity with contract work hours and OSHA standards.
High school degree or equivalent trade-related courses.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Mechanical and trade skills and abilities relevant to the required experience.
Ability to work professionally with coworkers and residents in a demanding environment.
Ability to work safely and follow safety directives.
Ability to read, speak, and comprehend work instructions and safety notices in English.
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call hours when required.

Nice To Haves

Residential property maintenance experience preferred.
College education or advanced technical training preferred.

Responsibilities

Participate in maintenance projects, periodically inspect units, buildings, and common areas, and perform repairs and janitorial assistance as needed.
Schedule work order requests according to maintenance priorities.
Coordinate maintenance-related contractor activities and, when applicable, negotiate contracts and scopes of work.
Control and use maintenance materials and train maintenance technicians and coworkers.
Maintain accurate records for preventive maintenance, work orders, apartment refurbishing, annual inspections, inventories, and purchase orders; maintain knowledge of contracts, suppliers, services, and goods.
Assist the Community Manager or Maintenance Manager with scheduling annual apartment inspections and conducting move-in and move-out inspections.
Perform light electrical repairs, including work on appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, and circuits.
Perform light plumbing work, including clearing stoppages and replacing fittings.
Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies, and locks.
Perform carpentry work, including fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing or building shelves, and sanding and refinishing floors.
Perform interior and exterior painting.
Assist with custodial work in common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning windows.
Repair concrete, masonry, roofs, and fencing when required; assist the exterminator when required.
Participate in an on-call schedule for evening, weekend, holiday, and emergency coverage.
Ensure storage areas and entrances are locked and adequate lighting is maintained.
Adhere to and stay current on applicable building codes.
Know the locations of water and gas meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, and sewer clean-outs, and post a map of them.
Operate in accordance with OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures.
Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.
Interact effectively, promptly, and professionally with residents, contractors, and the property management team regarding maintenance services.
Perform other duties as assigned.