BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT

Dept. of Homeless Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) in New York City is seeking a Supervisor of Building Maintenance M-I to oversee maintenance, repairs, and rehabilitation for multiple shelter facilities. The role requires managing in-house trades and contracted staff, evaluating work orders, and preparing contract specifications.

Strong managerial and administrative abilities are essential. Applicants should have extensive building experience, familiarity with shelter populations, and knowledge of

Qualifications

• Eight years of full-time experience in construction, repair, alteration and/or rehabilitation of multiple dwellings or large public buildings.
• At least 18 months in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
• Education and/or experience equivalent to the first requirement.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and technical services for City shelters.
• Coordinate in-house trades staff and contracted personnel; oversee work orders and costs.
• Prepare scopes of work and contract specifications.
• Liaise with oversight agencies during facility inspections.
• Serve as contract manager for maintenance at designated locations.
• Advise staff on facility work affecting client areas.
• Perform related DHS shelter projects as assigned.

Skills

Strong managerial abilities

Excellent communication

Familiar with shelter population

Experience with DOB/FDNY/HPD/building‑

Facilities maintenance & repairs

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or related field

Job description

IF YOU ARE HIRED PROVISIONALLY IN THIS TITLE, YOU MUST TAKE AND PASS THE CIVIL SERVICE EXAM, WHEN IT BECOMES AVAILABLE, TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT.

The New York City of Homeless Services (DHS) is the largest organization in the United States dedicated to preventing and addressing homelessness. In partnership with other City agencies and nonprofit organizations, DHS works to prevent homelessness before it begins, reduce street homelessness, provide temporary shelter, and connect individuals and families to stable housing-all with a focus on accountability, empathy, and equity.

DHS is committed to continuous improvement and employs innovative strategies to deliver high-quality services that support a swift transition from shelter to self-sufficiency. The agency manages hundreds of facilities and operates with a large team as well as a several billion-dollar budget to meet the diverse needs of New Yorkers experiencing homelessness.

The Department of Homeless Services (DHS) is recruiting for one (1) Supervisor of Building Maintenance M-I to function as a Building Superintendent who will:

• -Manage a variety of maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and technical support services for several City-owned shelters.
• -Coordinate all aspects of facility management, including in-house trades staff and contracted staff. Oversee work order management and estimate project costs. Prepare and evaluate scopes of work and contract specifications.
• -Maintain familiarity with building structures, mechanical systems, HVAC, and fire safety.
• -Act as the liaison with oversight agencies, including OTDA, DOB, FDNY, HPD, and others during facility inspections.
• -Serve as the contract manager for maintenance and repair work at designated locations.
• -Advise staff on facility work that may affect work or client areas.
• -Perform related projects and other duties at DHS shelters, as assigned.

Hours/Shift: Monday-Friday 9am -5pm

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR OF B - 10035

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Eight years of full-time experience in construction, repair, alteration and/or rehabilitation of multiple dwellings, commercial, industrial or public buildings in the capacity of general contractor, superintendent of construction, procurement specialist, evaluator responsible for cost estimation, or as a field supervisor or as an inspector, at least 18 months of which must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity involving responsibility for a large number of buildings; or
• 2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above. Education in an accredited college leading toward a baccalaureate degree in engineering, architecture, engineering technology or a closely related field will be accepted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years. However, all candidates must possess at least 18 months of the specialized supervisory or administrative experience described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

• -Familiar with Shelter Population.
• -Experience with DOB, FDNY, HPD, Building violations.
• -Strong experience with facilities maintenance and repairs conditions.
• -Excellent managerial and administrative abilities with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

55a Program

This position is also open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate at the top of your resume and cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position through the 55-a Program.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.