Assistant Superintendent

Brooklyn Law School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation time

Retirement plan

Tuition scholarship

Summer Friday PTO

Job summary

Brooklyn Law School seeks an Assistant Superintendent to maintain Feil Hall, a 239‑unit residence, reporting to the Director of Facilities Management. This hands-on role handles repairs, cleaning, safety compliance and event setup, with on-call/off-hours as needed.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and S12/S13 Certificates of Fitness (S95/S99/S98/G35 may be obtained later). 3–5 years in maintenance in dormitories or apartments are preferred, with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires High School diploma or GED.
• Must reside at Feil Hall, on-site.
• Certificates of Fitness (S12/S13; may obtain S95/S99/S98/G35) required at hire.
• 3–5 years in maintenance, experience in dormitory or high‑rise buildings preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain facility, equipment and grounds; hands-on role.
• Respond to resident service requests and emergencies.
• Coordinate with contractors and supervise subordinates.
• Ensure compliance with city regulations and safety rules.
• Oversee setup/breakdown of school events and space temp control.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Interpersonal skills

Subordinate supervision

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma or GED

S12 Certificate of Fitness

S13 Certificate of Fitness

S95 Certificate of Fitness

P99 Certificate of Fitness

P98 Certificate of Fitness

G35 Certificate of Fitness

Job description

About this position

POSITION:Assistant Superintendent

REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities Management

STATUS:Full-time, Non-Exempt

RANGE:$30.22 - $34.07

Founded in 1901, Brooklyn Law School is a distinguished, independent law school located in Downtown Brooklyn, New York. The Law School is searching for an Assistant Superintendent to join our team. The Law School’s size, vibrant employee and student population, and commitment to training the next generation of lawyers and promoting social justice, will offer a candidate the opportunity to develop and diversify practical skills and participate firsthand in operating a successful educational institution.

The Assistant Superintendent plays a vital role in maintaining the quality of life and operational excellence at Brooklyn Law School’s residential facilities, primarily Feil Hall our modern residence hall with approximately 239 furnished units. Reporting to the Head Superintendent and Assistant Facilities Manager. The Assistant Superintendent helps ensure students live in a safe, clean, and comfortable environment.

This hands-on position is responsible for maintaining the facility, equipment, and grounds while serving as a primary point of contact for resident service requests.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensures compliance and adherence to building rules and regulations
• Performs minor repairs and adjustments; this is a HANDS-ON position
• Assists in the maintenance of equipment and inventory of supplies
• Uses a variety of equipment such as vacuum cleaners, floor polishers, ladders, mops, brooms, cleaning accessories, plumbing wrenches, screwdrivers, etc.
• Ensures that fire safety and adherence to city regulations are upheld site
• Oversee/responsible for the set up and breakdown of school events including cleaning, proper temperature of space and communication with event coordinator
• Monitor emails and prioritizing each one to properly handle requests at each building
• Communicate between internal departments so all directives and agenda are properly understood and can be executed
• Ensure adherence to city regulations regarding garbage removal

Required:

• Must reside at Feil Hall, Brooklyn Law School Residence Hall, in Downtown Brooklyn, NY
• Must be willing to work off-hours, including nights and weekends, in case of emergencies. The position requires flexibility, including being on-call for after-hours incidents and emergencies to ensure the safety and well-being of residents
• High School diploma or GED
• Must have the following certifications at the time of hire:
• S12 and S13 Certificates of Fitness
• May obtain the following certifications during the course of employment:
• S95 Certificateof Fitness
• P99 Certificate of Fitness
• P98 Certificate of Fitness
• G35 Certificate of Fitness
• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in the maintenance field, preferably as an assistant superintendent or head of maintenance in an apartment building and/or dormitory setting.
• Should be knowledgeable with multiple systems with regards to AC/Heating/Boilers/NYC sanitation/trash codes
• Experience managing subordinates and coordinating with contractors
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others

Preferred:

• Higher Education Residential Housing experience
• Bi-lingual language skills are a plus
• Emergency management training or certification are a plus

Work environment

• The work environment includes outdoor and indoor areas, including snow removal. Indoors may include small and or enclosed spaces. Exposure to environmental conditions is expected and the ability to work in all types of weather.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Periods standing outdoors in the heat or cold.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Travel

• Walking to and from 205 State Street to the main academic building at 250 Joralemon Street.

Brooklyn Law School has an excellent benefits package that includes sick, personal and vacation paid time off, a generous retirement plan, dependent tuition scholarship Pre K- undergraduate college and additional summer Friday PTO.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

It is the policy of Brooklyn Law School to be impartial in the treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to race, creed, religion, color, natural origin, citizenship status, gender, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, union affiliation, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preferences or any other legal protected status.

Salary Information

$30.22 - $34.07Hourly Wage