Asst Superintendent

Phipps Houses; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end discretionary bonus

Job summary

Phipps Houses seeks an energetic Assistant Superintendent for Atlantic Chestnut, a 1,200-unit affordable housing development in East New York, Brooklyn. This is a non-live-in role with Sunday to Thursday, 8am–5pm, eligible for year-end discretionary bonus.

Responsibilities include managing day-to-day maintenance, overseeing turnover punch lists, coordinating with contractors, supervising staff, and maintaining equipment logs.

Qualifications

• Requires S12 and S13 certifications for standpipe and fire sprinkler.
• Supervisory experience is required.
• Practical test is required and a written communication assessment may be used.
• Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day maintenance and operations of the property.
• Ensure transition of apartment turnovers with punch list and acceptance oversight.
• Ensure timely maintenance of all building operations and systems, coordinating preventive maintenance.
• Ensure property passes all surveys and maintains inspection logs for sprinkler systems and extinguishers.
• Coordinate with contractors for outsourced repairs and participate in interviewing/hiring maintenance staff.
• Purchase maintenance supplies and maintain accurate inventory; know heating and water systems.
• Assist in cleaning during custodian absence, remove snow in inclement weather, and maintain interior/exterior paint.
• Address work ticket orders for apartment repairs; use Yardi for requisitions and PO follow-ups.
• Accept deliveries and provide packing slips to the administrative assistant; attend hearings for violations.
• Report emergencies to supervisor and participate in staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Yardi

Customer Service

Verbal Communication

Building Maintenance

Education

General Equiv Diploma or better.

High School Diploma or better.

Job description

Phipps Houses is one of the nation’s oldest and largest not-for-profit developer/owners of affordable housing. It is a multi-faceted real estate organization, involved in the development, finance, construction and asset management of new and rehabilitated multi-family housing for low to middle income New Yorkers. Through its subsidiary, Phipps Houses Services, Inc., it conducts residential and commercial property management, and its’ tax exempt affiliate, Phipps Neighborhoods, provides human services to its development communities.
The Organization is looking for a bright, energetic Assistant Superintendent for our newest affordable housing development, Atlantic Chestnut in East New York, Brooklyn . The site is comprised of 4.5 acres with three interconnected, mixed-use buildings. The development will offer 1,200 units of affordable housing, encourage economic development, create pedestrian-friendly streets, and invest in community resources.

This is a Non-live in Assistant Superintendent position. The schedule is Sunday to Thursday 8am -5pm.

Position is eligible for year-end discretionary bonus.

Candidates MUST have the following current certifications: S13 Standpipe, and S12 Fire Sprinkler. Candidates must be able to present these prior to the interview process.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day maintenance and operations of the property.
• Ensure transition of apartment turnovers. This includes oversight of the punch list and acceptance process.
• Ensures the timely maintenance of all building operations and systems, including the coordination of preventative maintenance work.
• Ensure that the property passes all surveys.
• Maintains inspection logs for the sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers and other building systems.
• Coordinates with contractors for repair that is outsourced.
• Participates in the interviewing and hiring of maintenance staff.
• Purchases all maintenance supplies and keeps accurate inventory.
• Knowledge of the heating, and water systems in the building.
• In the absence of the custodian assist to sweep, mop, dispose of trash, and during inclement weather remove snow. Maintains fresh paint in the interior & exterior of the property
• Address all work ticket orders to make repairs in apartments.
• Utilizing Yardi to enter requisitions and follow up on purchase orders with vendors.
• Accepts deliveries and provides the packing slips to the administrative assistant.
• Attending the hearings for any violations in the facility.
• Responsible for reporting any emergencies, and concerns to supervisor.
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, and professional development trainings.

Qualifications

If a High School Diploma or GED has not been achieved, we consider a substitution of a minimum of four years of experience as a superintendent in a residential building.

• Supervisory experience required
• Active S12 and S13 certification
• Practical test required
• Written communication assessment (required for those candidates who have not achieved a High School Diploma or GED)

• Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, or a GED with two to three years’ experience.
• Candidates MUST have the following current certifications: S13 Standpipe, and S12 Fire Sprinkler. Candidates must be able to present these prior to the interview process.
• Strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Must have strong problem solving skills.
• Must have superior customer service skills. Must be proficient at safety using tools associated with the job.
• Has knowledge of building codes and safety standards as set forth by the state and federal governments.
• Must have a walk up and down stairs with tools and equipment. Must be flexible in order to address emergencies.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Yardi

Advanced

Customer Service

Advanced

Verbal Communication

Advanced

Advanced

Building Maintenance

Advanced

Behaviors

Required

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Education

Preferred

General Equiv Diploma or better.

High School Diploma or better.

Experience

Required

Must have strong problem solving skills.

Must have superior customer service skills. Must be proficient at safety using tools associated with the job.

2-3 years:

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, or a GED with two to three years’ experience.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

S13 Standpipe Certificate

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