Superintendent

UG2•New York, NY

About The Position

The Superintendent is responsible for the professional, safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation of building systems and the daily management, leadership, and administration of the engineering team. The role focuses on achieving 100% uptime for the engineering team and protecting and improving the value of client assets by ensuring building systems perform as intended. The Superintendent implements and manages maintenance functions, inspection and monitoring programs, and continuously evaluates operations and maintenance methods to improve performance. The role also oversees building engineers and maintenance staff, contractors, safety programs, regulatory compliance, inventory, and infrastructure documentation. The Superintendent supports staff training and development, responds to emergencies, and works with clients, customers, employees, leaders, and other stakeholders. The position may require availability to respond to after-hours emergencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent level of professional education.
One-year certificate from a college or technical school, or five to seven years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Universal CFC certification.
FDNY COF F-89 Fire Life Safety Director qualification.
Technical degree in HVAC or five or more years of related experience.
Active Refrigeration Technician's license.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, work in tight spaces, and perform physical labor related to maintenance and repair.
Availability to respond to after-hours emergencies as necessary.

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment; heating, ventilating, and hot-water equipment; pumps, valves, piping, filters, and other mechanical and electrical equipment.
Review equipment logs, report problems or malfunctions, and perform preventive maintenance tasks as required.
Oversee HVAC repairs and preventive maintenance, and determine their appropriate frequency.
Maintain adequate inventories of tools and supplies by preparing purchase-order requests, developing stock-material sources, and periodically checking inventory levels and equipment conditions.
Oversee contractors working in the building on behalf of the building or tenants.
Identify building safety hazards and coordinate their remediation; implement, administer, and manage safety training.
Ensure compliance with regulatory laws and guidelines related to building infrastructure operations, and alert management to building discrepancies.
Maintain infrastructure and compliance documentation, including current building drawings and single-line diagrams and documentation required by applicable law.
Supervise and manage building engineers and maintenance staff, including hiring, training, and development.
Ensure the Facility Work Flow (FWF) process is understood by building staff, engineers, tenants, and contractors working on critical infrastructure.
Develop QA/QC processes and facilitate MEP and infrastructure assessments.
Emphasize preventive maintenance over corrective maintenance and support continued implementation of staff schedule changes.
Assist with design standards and provide a resource for operational issues.
Train and support operations staff by demonstrating proper tool and instrument use and care, providing hands-on instruction in maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting, recommending relevant engineering courses, and promoting professionalism.
Stay current on changes in safety and codes through seminars and other educational means.
Provide information for the client work-order tracking system to initiate unscheduled work orders, develop materials lists, and provide technical support for projects when required.
Respond to emergencies; trace, troubleshoot, and repair problems; and use a pager or shop radio for rapid response when required.
Perform general housekeeping in mechanical and electrical rooms, including sweeping, mopping, and painting.
Complete work in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions.
Engage with organizational leaders, stakeholders, employees, customers, and clients as needed.