Maintenance Superintendent

The Michaels Organization•City of Albany, NY

1d•$28 - $32

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 residential sites. The role includes inspecting units, buildings, and common areas; scheduling and carrying out maintenance work; coordinating contractors; managing materials and records; and supporting apartment inspections and turnovers. The superintendent performs a range of light electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, custodial, and other repair work, and helps ensure equipment is maintained according to manufacturer recommendations. The role requires adherence to applicable building codes, OSHA standards, and company safety procedures. The superintendent interacts professionally with residents, contractors, and property management colleagues and participates in on-call coverage for evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergencies. Work conditions vary and may include dirty jobs, cleaning solvents, paint fumes, dust, sharp objects, and live electrical wiring. The position requires at least three years of full-time maintenance experience or related experience. Residential property maintenance experience is preferred. A high school degree or equivalent trade-related courses are required; college or advanced technical training is preferred. Compensation is listed at $28.00–$32.00 per hour.

Requirements

At least 3 years of full-time maintenance experience or experience in a related field.
High school degree or equivalent trade-related courses.
Formal training or experience in carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical work, painting, refurbishing and cleaning, and air-conditioning.
Any specific skills required by the property.
Willingness to assist with and work in areas beyond repair maintenance, including janitorial, custodial, gardening, and painting.
Boiler license when required by the property facilities.
Familiarity with contract work hours and OSHA standards.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Mechanical and trade skills and abilities as listed under 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.
College or advanced technical training.

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 utilize 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 annual apartment inspections and move-in and move-out inspections.
Perform light electrical repairs 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 and building shelves, and sanding and refinishing floors.
Paint interior and exterior areas.
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 within OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures.
Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.
Ensure effective, timely, and professional interactions with residents, contractors, and the property management team regarding maintenance services.
Perform other duties as assigned.