Handyperson (53898)

Riseboro Community Partnership; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

RiseBoro Housing seeks an Assistant Superintendent for Brooklyn properties. The role covers on-site building maintenance, inspections, and emergency readiness, with up to 50% travel and day shifts.

Salary is $22.18 per hour, full-time, in a nonprofit housing context serving residents of a diverse community. Responsibilities include maintaining logs, completing weekly inspections, coordinating with property managers, handling work orders with proper signatures, and ensuring safety and cleanliness

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of superintendent experience in affordable housing preferred.
• Basic carpentry, masonry, windows, doors, roofing, electrical and HVAC knowledge.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings and address maintenance issues promptly.
• Keep a log of time as a reporting mechanism for property managers.
• Ensure availability for emergency call status and coordinate coverage as needed.
• Perform weekly building inspections and document findings.
• Process work orders with tenants' signatures and obtain approvals.

Skills

1-2 years of superintendent experience

Carpentry knowledge

Organized

Education

S-12 certification

Sustainability training

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 217 WYCKOFF AVENUE - BROOKLYN, NY 11237

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $22.18 - $22.18 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Job Shift: Day Shift

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Superintendent is on the front line of building maintenance and upkeep. They are responsible for ensuring that all maintenance issues throughout our buildings are identified and addressed in a timely manner.

Keep a log of their time as reporting mechanism for property managers

Ensure availability 24 hours for emergency call status

If for whatever reason they are unable to be on a call status for a specific period of time (i.e. vacation or sickness) they must inform the property manager as soon as possible and arrange for alternative coverage.

Failure to respond while on call is dereliction of duty and can lead to sanction including potential termination.

Conduct complete inspections of their buildings once per week

Maintain written records of these inspections

Whenever supplies or service contractors are needed, call the manager ahead of time so that a Purchase Order can be authorized

Meet with the Building Maintenance Supervisor and the Property Manager to discuss building issues/concerns once per month

Perform all work orders within a reasonable amount of time and request signatures from tenants as appropriate. Work orders shall be considered completed once the tenant has signed. If the tenant refuses to sign the super must inform his/her manager

Work must not be performed in an apartment without work order

In case of work emergencies, responsible to use discretion and inform management as soon as possible of the emergency, if possible prior to performing work

May not perform work in apartments for personal profit

Obtain and maintain all necessary certifications and licenses necessary to adequately perform their duties.

Maintain all floors swept and mopped on a daily basis

Spray buff all floors on a weekly basis

Stripe and wax all floors as necessary, minimum of twice a year

Sweep and mop all stairs on a weekly basis

Maintain all common bathrooms cleaned and restocked daily

Thoroughly clean the laundry room once per day, more if needed

Thoroughly clean public spaces once per day, more if needed

Clean all glass surfaces on a daily basis including lobby and management area

Maintain all storage, utility, and work rooms clean and organized

Shovel, sand, salt, and scrape snow as the weather demands

Prepare all trash and recycling for pick-up on the scheduled days

Maintain building(s) free of all debris in all common areas including the grounds. The halls/ common areas must be free from any obstruction (garbage, furniture, etc.)

Maintain the compactor and recycling rooms clean and organized at all times

Clean all Graffiti from all surfaces as they appears (within 24 hours during the week and by the first Monday if they appear on the weekend.

Provide maintenance and trash removal to the parking lot and grounds once per day when applicable.

Sweep parking lot on a weekly basis when applicable.

Maintain landscaping ; apply fertilizer, week killer, and seeding as necessary

Prune of trees and shrubs as necessary

Other duties as assigned

Appearance: The Assistant Superintendent is one of the most visible staff members of RiseBoro Housing and must conduct himself/herself in a professional manner and exhibit a professional appearance. Uniforms must be worn during work hours.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

(N = Never, O = Occasionally, F = Frequently, C = Continuously)

Lifting/ Lifting/Carrying

N

O

F

C

Activity

N

O

F

C

10 lbs. or less

X

Bend

X

11 - 20 lbs.

X

Squat

X

21 - 40 lbs.

X

Kneel

X

41 - 60 lbs.

X

Twist/Turn

X

61 - 100 lbs.

X

Climb

X

Pushing/Pulling

Crawl

X

13 - 25 lbs.

X

Reach Above Shoulder

X

26 - 40 lbs.

X

Type/Keyboard

X

41 - 60 lbs.

X

Driving

X

61 - 100 lbs.

X

Automatic

X

100+ lbs.

X

Standard

X

Comments: Assistant Supers are continuously on their feet and moving throughout the building and grounds.

COMPETENCIES

1-2 years of Superintendent experience in comparable affordable housing buildings preferred

Basic working knowledge of carpentry, casonry, windows, doors, roofing, electric, plumbing and HVAC diagnosis and repair

Organized

EDUCATION EXPERIENCE

S-12 certification required or must be obtained within first 60 days of employment

Sustainability training or certificate preferred

Qualifications

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay-off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.