Live In- Superintendent

PBS Facility Service; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

PBS Facility Service in New York invites a Building Superintendent/Handyman to maintain a commercial property. You will manage day-to-day repairs, conduct inspections, and ensure safety across systems.

Responsibilities include creating maintenance schedules, logging work orders, maintaining inventories, and coordinating with the property manager for emergencies. Strong problem-solving and communication are essential; valid driver’s license required.

Qualifications

• Must have strong problem-solving skills.
• Has ability to perform basic repairs in electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Has ability to paint, plaster sheetrock and carpentry work.
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be detail oriented and have good scheduling skills.
• Must be proficient at safely using tools.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety standards; valid S-95 Fire safety Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day building maintenance.
• Create and implement proper schedules and checklists for preventative maintenance.
• Make sure that all work is properly completed on daily basis.
• Complete and update status of all work Orders thru work order System.
• If the work order cannot be completed, update notes on work order software.
• Maintains fresh paint on interior of the building.
• Create compliance check log.
• Maintains inspection logs for sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, Elevators, and other building systems as required by city, state and federal law.
• Conducts regular preventative maintenance on items throughout the interior and exterior of the building.
• Create log for the above requirements.
• Keeps entrances, walkways and stairways clear of ice, snow, and debris
• Be Disaster Ready - Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies.
• Maintain jobsite safety, health, and cleanliness
• Verify all work is done in a good workmanship level.
• Ensure project documentation and reports are complete.
• Other duties as assigned by property manager.
• Maintain inventory of all tools and supplies, prepare purchase order for supplies and tools in a timely manner for approval.
• Maintain Licenses/certificates and FDNY qualified person required for the building.
• Tools need to be safe guarded, neat, and organized always
• MUST always clock in and out, even when responding to an emergency
• All Overtime requests must be reported and approved by building manger writing
• Must leave your workstation ready in case another handyman has to come in for emergencies.
• Building Management requires days off that will NOT be paid. (Can apply PTO to offset the days)

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Scheduling

Tool safety

Building codes

Valid driver’s license

Physical strength

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Essential Duties And Responsibilities For Building Superintendent/ Handyman

• The handyman role is to manage day-to-day building maintenance


• Maintenance the building in top shape thru maintenance and inspections.


• Responsible to create and implement proper schedules and checklists for preventative maintenance.


• Make sure that all work is properly completed on daily basis.


• Complete and update status of all work Orders thru work order System


• If the work order cannot be completed, update notes on work order software.


• Maintains fresh paint on interior of the building.


• Create compliance check log.


• Maintains inspection logs for sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers. Elevators, and other building systems as required by city, state and federal law.


• Conducts regular preventative maintenance on items throughout the interior and exterior of the building.


• Create log for the above requirements.


• Keeps entrances, walkways and stairways clear of ice, snow, and debris


• Be Disaster Ready - Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies.


• Maintain jobsite safety, health, and cleanliness


• Verify all work is done in a good workmanship level.


• Ensure project documentation and reports are complete.


• Other duties as assigned by property manager.


• Maintain inventory of all tools and supplies, prepare purchase order for supplies and tools in a timely manner for approval.


• Maintain Licenses/certificates and FDNY qualified person required for the building.


• Tools need to be safe guarded, neat, and organized always


• MUST always clock in and out, even when responding to an emergency


• All Overtime requests must be reported and approved by building manger writing


• Must leave your workstation ready in case another handyman has to come in for emergencies.


• Building Management requires days off that will NOT be paid. (Can apply PTO to offset the days)

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must have strong problem-solving skills.


• Has the ability to perform basic repairs in electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.


• Has the ability to paint, plaster sheetrock and carpentry work.


• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.


• Must have superior customer service skills.


• Must be detail oriented and have good scheduling skills.


• Must be proficient at safely using tools associated with the job.


• Has knowledge of building codes and safety standards as set forth by the state and federal governments have a valid S-95 Fire safety Certificate


• Must have a valid driver's license.


• Must be able to lift heavy items.


• Must be able to maneuver in small spaces.


• Must be able to kneel and crouch or climb tall ladders.

Work Environment

• Must be able to deal effectively with unruly or unhappy tenants.


• Must be able to work in dirty, hot, cramped and otherwise uncomfortable areas.


• Time will be spent walking all over the property, including up and down stairs.