Superintendent

Christopher Community, Inc. • Syracuse, NY

19d • $24 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Christopher Community, Inc. (CCINC), a not-for-profit housing development and property management company, is hiring a full-time Maintenance Superintendent for O’Brien Road Apartments and O’Brien Road 2 Senior Apartments in Syracuse, New York. The role maintains the properties and their grounds, coordinates with the Property Manager, Administration, vendors, and contractors, and may supervise other maintenance and cleaning staff. The position includes a 35-hour work week with a flexible schedule and requires on-call coverage every other weekend for property emergencies. When on call, the employee must remain within a 30-minute driving range.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two to five years of related experience.
• Valid New York State driver's license at all times.
• A registered and insured vehicle.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos; write simple correspondence; and present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group settings.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to follow detailed but straightforward written and oral instructions and solve problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, including regularly lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Property Manager and Administration to address maintenance needs, schedule maintenance, discuss deferred maintenance, monitor outside contractors, and develop bid specifications.
• Work with Management to address general community needs and issues.
• Supervise maintenance and cleaning staff when applicable, including assigning and directing work, training, evaluating performance, and resolving complaints or problems.
• Maintain the Maintenance Manual and required written logs.
• Inspect and clean interior and exterior common areas daily.
• Perform repairs to heating units, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Inspect vacated apartments and coordinate preparation for occupancy with the Manager; clean appliances in vacated apartments and common areas.
• Respond promptly to tenant service requests and keep accurate records of work performed.
• Provide or coordinate grounds maintenance, including litter removal, mowing, shrub trimming, sweeping, and snow removal; clear walks and hydrants according to the snow log.
• Ensure contracted services such as trash removal, exterminating, and other maintenance are adequate.
• Work with the Manager to develop a preventative maintenance program.
• Periodically inspect building exteriors, including caulking, roofs, walls, sealing, and brickwork.
• Paint apartments and common areas as needed.
• Maintain communications with contracted service providers, including snow removal, elevator, and pest control services; bids and contracts are secured through the central Facilities Department.
• Perform other work assigned by the Property Manager or Regional Supervisor and fill in for other staff during extended absences when necessary.
• Complete additional training as required.
• Be available for on-call coverage every other weekend for property emergencies and remain within a 30-minute driving range while on call.

Benefits

• 35-hour work week with a flexible schedule
• 15 days of paid time off (vacation, personal, and sick days), increasing to 30 days after the first year
• 14 paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Retirement match for a 403(b) plan
• Company contribution to medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Additional $1,300 per year on-call stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED