Facilities Superintendent

Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc.; Town of Covert (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance contributions

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Assigned housing or salary increase

Job summary

Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, Inc. is seeking a Superintendent for the Compass Manufactured Housing Community in New York. This full-time position focuses on maintenance and physical operations of the community, providing excellent service to residents and optimizing operations.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in building maintenance and construction. Responsibilities include overseeing repairs and maintenance, coordinating with authorities, and managing contractors. A generous benefits package is included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in construction or building maintenance.
• Experience with manufactured and affordable housing is preferred.
• Ability to manage confidential information and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all building repairs for community-owned homes.
• Perform maintenance and upkeep of all physical facilities and lands.
• Communicate and coordinate with municipal authorities and contractors.

Skills

Building maintenance

Customer service

Construction knowledge

Problem-solving

Effective communication

Physical conditioning

Tools

Commercial mower

Backhoe

Skid steer

Job description

Job Description

The Superintendent is responsible for the overall maintenance and physical operations of the Compass Manufactured Housing Community, owned by INHS, a regional affordable housing organization. They will be responsible for delivering excellent customer service to residents and working closely with INHS Staff to develop organizational tools and strategies for enhancing operations.

Salary Range: $35,000-55,000 (including housing stipend, see full posting for details)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducting or coordinating all building repairs for community-owned homes including but not limited to:
  • Heating and cooling systems
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Carpentry
  • Sheetrock
  • Construction
  • Roofing
  • Masonry
  • Patching and painting
  • Household appliances
• Maintenance and upkeep work that includes all physical facilities and lands, including:
  • Mowing and landscaping tasks
  • Water/sewer infrastructure repairs
  • Garbage removal
  • General cleaning
• A substantial amount of communication and coordinating with municipal authorities, contractors, and tenants is essential to the role as is working with the property manager, Director of Manufactured Housing, and other INHS staff to continually optimize operations.

Our ideal candidate will have experience and proven successes with the following: working independently in a complex environment, hands‑on problem solving and physical repair work, driving efficiency through coordination and planning, a customer service orientation, managing contractors, and operating a variety of equipment ranging from hand tools to backhoes and commercial mowers.

This position is expected to respond to inquiries and emergencies on an ongoing basis. Housing near the site may be provided as part of the compensation package (see below).

Qualifications

A minimum of five years of professional experience in construction or building maintenance.

Experience working with Manufactured Housing and Affordable Housing is preferred.

The ability to interact effectively with elderly and disabled clients, co-workers, other service providers, contractors, and building material suppliers while maintaining a customer service orientation; ability to manage confidential information; ability to work independently and take responsibility for service outcomes.

Effective written and oral communications skills. Ability to follow oral and written instructions. The ability to troubleshoot problems and take appropriate action. Mechanically inclined with a working knowledge of all aspects of building maintenance, repair, and service. Possess physical conditioning in line with the demands of the position.

Experience operating and performing regular/basic maintenance on machinery (e.g. commercial mower, backhoe, skid steer) or a substantially similar skillset. Experience with word processing, email, and other digital systems preferred. Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to the INHS mission to provide quality housing on a long‑term basis.

Applicants who do not meet the exact experience expectations in each category but feel that their overall skillset aligns with the position requirements are encouraged to apply.

TRAVEL

Travel from property site(s) and to materials suppliers will occur routinely. A valid driver’s license is required. INHS provides work transportation and tools.

COMPENSATION

This is a full‑time, 36 hour/week position and includes a generous benefits package including onsite housing (or an increase in salary, if already located nearby), employer contributions to health insurance and retirement, and paid time off.

A part‑time position may be available for the right candidate.

Additional Information

This description is not to be taken as a limiting document. Other duties may be assigned.

INHS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. INHS is a Tompkins County Living Wage Certified Employer.