Resident Building Superintendent (Ha)

City of New York•New York City, NY

About The Position

Under general direction, the Resident Building Superintendent supervises the operation and maintenance of Housing Authority properties. In the Authority’s central office, the role may supervise skilled and semi-skilled employees in major repair programs. The position implements established procedures, establishes work schedules, and develops job instructions to maintain or improve agency standards. Computers may be used, and the position performs related work.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent, plus five years of supervisory experience in the operation, repair, and maintenance of large tenanted buildings.
  • At least three years of experience in responsible charge of properties with at least seven maintenance and operations employees.
  • Higher education may substitute for up to two years of experience at 30 semester credits from an accredited college per year substituted; the three-year responsible-charge requirement cannot be substituted.

Nice To Haves

  • NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.
  • Qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program may request consideration under that program.

Responsibilities

  • Schedule and supervise care, cleaning, and policing of public spaces in Housing Authority buildings and grounds.
  • Supervise maintenance of facility services, including water, gas, electricity, heat, hot water, and waste disposal.
  • Supervise maintenance of structures and mechanical equipment, including elevators and related appurtenances.
  • Inspect work performed by maintenance contractors.
  • Supervise repair and adjustment of structures and equipment.
  • Supervise maintenance of roof tanks, standpipe systems and hoses, sprinkler systems, and related auxiliary equipment.
  • Train and instruct maintenance employees.
  • Supervise care of landscaped areas.
  • Respond to requests for necessary repairs and adjustments to structures and equipment.
  • Schedule and supervise redecorating as directed.
  • Maintain records and accounts of equipment and supplies and prepare appropriate reports.
  • Implement established procedures, establish work schedules, and develop job instructions to maintain or improve agency standards.
  • In the Authority’s central office, supervise skilled and semi-skilled employees in major repair programs.

Benefits

  • Choice of medical coverage plans
  • Deferred compensation plans
  • Defined pension benefit plan through the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS)
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