Facilities Manager/ Superintendant, Bronx (DV)

African American Planning Commission; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical,

Commuter Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Holidays, PTO (23 days)

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Retirement Benefits Plan (403B)

Job summary

African American Planning Commission in Bronx, NY seeks a Building Superintendent to manage maintenance staff, respond to work orders, and ensure safe housing for residents. The role emphasizes supervising skilled trades, coordinating with plant management, and maintaining HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems.

Base salary is listed as $55,125 annually. Morning shift, full-time role within a residential care setting, requiring a high school diploma and relevant licenses.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3–5 years building engineering and maintenance experience.
• 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Licenses in building safety (e.g., fire) and at least 3 years in similar settings.
• Knowledge of boilers, HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive work orders and assign by priority.
• Supervise staff and review completed work.
• Perform maintenance requiring high skill level.
• Coordinate with Bureau of Plant Management on daily operations and emergencies.
• Monitor heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
• Develop correction plans after inspections and drills.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Skills

Building engineering experience

Supervisory experience

Building systems knowledge

Fire and safety licenses

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Client advocacy & emergency referrals

Case management experience

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Renee Steedley Family Residence – Bronx, NY 10468

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $55,125.00 – $55,125.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Morning

Job Category: Facilities Function

Qualifications & Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

• Three (3) to five (5) years building engineering and maintenance experience
• Two (2) years supervisory experience
• Appropriate building licenses (e.g., fire and safety) and at least three (3) years' experience in a residential care setting or experience in Property Management or Administrative Supervision of buildings housing similar client population
• Working knowledge of building systems and equipment, including boilers, heating systems, air‑conditioning, plumbing and electrical systems is required
• Sprinkler and standpipe certification of fitness, S-12 and S-13
• Good communication skills and familiarity with city building codes are necessary
• Prior work experience must include work in an interdisciplinary setting. Experience in client advocacy and emergency service referrals are a must. Previous case management experience a plus
• Knowledge of the following issues is highly preferred: Dynamics of homeless families, dynamics of domestic violence, understanding of substance abuse issues, operational procedures of a residential shelter facility

Principal Activities

1. Receives work order requests from department heads and does the following:

   • a. assigns to staff by priority
   • b. reviews actual work when completed by staff
   • c. logs all work orders as directed
2. Supervises staff by following up on their specific assignments
3. Performs maintenance work requiring high level of skills
4. Coordinates work order activities with the Bureau of Plant Management on a day‑to‑day basis and in emergencies
5. Assists the Bureau of Plant Management in the monitoring of heating, ventilating and air conditioning
6. Responsible for developing plans of correction for deficiencies identified as a result of fire drills, fire inspections, building inspections, etc.
7. Performs such other related duties as may be requested

Nature and Scope

The Building Superintendent holds a position and supervises staff in positions not generally associated with social services. It is therefore particularly important that the incumbent understand and convey to subordinates that they are part of an interdisciplinary team and share as a goal, the provision to abused families, of safe and secure shelter and also services necessary to facilitate successful relocation to permanent housing. Maintenance staff are expected to interact with clients in a supportive and positive way, maintaining as high a standard of professionalism as any other staff.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary: $55,125.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental & Vision
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (23 days)
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Retirement Benefits Plan (403B)
• You may also get your college student debt forgiven tax free on Federal Direct Loans created under the College Cost Reduction and Access Act of 2007, PSLF, if you work full‑time and after making 120 qualifying monthly payments under a Qualifying Repayment Plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

AAPCI is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity to all qualified applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.