Superintendent - Villa Residence

The Doe Fund Inc•New York, NY

40d

About The Position

Join The Doe Fund on our mission to break the cycles of homelessness, addiction, and recidivism. Our flagship Ready, Willing & Able (RWA) program provides paid transitional work experience, transitional housing, advanced occupational training, and comprehensive supportive services to individuals experiencing homelessness. The Doe Fund is also one of New York City’s largest nonprofit developers of permanent affordable and supportive housing, with more than 1,900 units in operation or pre-development. The Doe Fund has an annual operating budget of $80 million and a full-time staff of nearly 500, a significant portion of whom are graduates of our programs. The Building Superintendent reports directly to the Director of Facilities Maintenance and Construction and is in charge of complying with all standard operating procedures and policies connected to the maintenance of the physical plant by all City, State, and Federal laws. As the key employee of the building operations, the Superintendent is essential to the longevity of all equipment and the aesthetic nature of the property, interior, and exterior. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, paid retirement plan participation, paid sick, personal and vacation time, paid holidays, discounted gym memberships, and more.

Requirements

A high school diploma is required.
Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently
Ability to interpret documents such as operating procedures and company documents and apply reasonable understanding of how to carry our instructions or take other, appropriate action
Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC/PTAC, carpentry, elevators, appliance maintenance, boilers, and snow removal.
The employee must regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs. Bend/Stoop/Squat, Climb Stairs, Push or Pull, Reach above Shoulder, Climb Ladders, and Lifting/Carrying.
Customer service first attitude.
Ability to complete tasks with attention to detail.
Written and verbal communication skills.
Minimum of five (5) years of janitorial/cleaning experience and building maintenance.
Driver’s License required must have a clean driving record, and the ability to transport within city limits.
FDNY Certificate of Fitness S12 & S13.
Ability to work independently within a team setting.

Responsibilities

Carry out all routine maintenance and inspection which includes and is not limited to all mechanical systems in the boiler room, equipment and electrical rooms, roof, etc.
Maintain adequate cleaning schedule (includes mopping, waxing/polishing of floors, elevator floors/doors, all windows/doors, vacuuming, trash removal, etc.).
Responds to all emergency calls and notifications to appropriate authorities and/or appropriate actions – 24-hour/7-day capacity.
Ensure that apartments are ready for occupancy by performing various and as-needed electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, flooring, appliance repair, and other miscellaneous equipment maintenance and repairs.
Ensure effective, timely, and professional interactions with residents, contractors, security, and property management teams on all maintenance services.
Ensure that all make-ready repairs and services are completed correctly and on schedule and communicated to the property management team.
Maintain awareness of the physical condition of the property and immediately correct unsafe conditions to maintain a safe environment.
Stay current on all applicable building codes and safety standards.
Keep accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, work orders, apartment refurbishing, annual inspections, inventories, and purchase orders, and have full knowledge regarding contracts and suppliers.
Be responsible for stock control and utilization of maintenance materials, including ordering supplies staying within allocated budgets, and performing scheduled maintenance on all equipment.
Maintain effective internal control over operational activities in compliance with best practice policies and guidelines.