Superintendent

Christopher Community, Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 44,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35-hour week

PTO & holidays

403(b) retirement match

Insurance benefits

On-call stipend

Job summary

Christopher Community, Inc. seeks a Full-Time Maintenance Superintendent to join our team at Bishop Harrison and Pompei North Apartments in Syracuse, NY. The role oversees maintenance operations, supervises staff, and coordinates with property management to maintain high standards of living for residents.

You will manage repairs, preventive maintenance, grounds work, and contractor relations while adhering to safety protocols and scheduling constraints. Competitive wages and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2–5 years related maintenance experience preferred.
• Must have a valid NYS driver's license and a registered/insured vehicle.
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate maintenance projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Property Manager to schedule general maintenance and supervise contractors.
• Maintain maintenance logs and update the Maintenance Manual.
• Perform repairs to heating, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems.
• Inspect vacated apartments, prepare for occupancy, and clean appliances.
• Coordinate grounds maintenance and snow removal per the snow log.
• Oversee contracted services (trash removal, extermination).
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Participate in on-call coverage every other weekend within 30-minute drive.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Maintenance scheduling

Tenant communication

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

2–5 years related experience

Tools

Vehicle ownership

Job description

Christopher Community, Inc. (CCINC) seeks a Full-Time Maintenance Superintendent to join its growing organization! The physical work location for this position will be at the two locations: Bishop Harrison and Pompei North Apartments, Syracuse, NY. CCINC is a not-for-profit Housing Development and Property Management company that assist low- and moderate-income families and seniors to secure suitable housing across Upstate New York. Christopher Community currently manages over 3,300 units of housing in more than 100 buildings, and administers the Rental Assistance Program in Onondaga County, which provides assistance to over 1,200 households. Since 1971, Christopher Community has maintained a proven track record in developing and operating affordable housing. We regularly receive very high ratings both from government and private entities for the way we manage our properties. Christopher Community offers competitive wages and generous benefits!

Benefit Summary

• 35-hour work week with flexible schedule
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - Vacation, Personal & Sick Days
• 14 Paid Holidays (plus 2 floating holidays of your choice)
• Retirement Match for 403(b) retirement plan
• Company contribution to Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Hiring Hourly Rate is: $24.00 to $30.00 per hour.
• Additional $1,300 per year on-call stipend.

Requirements

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Works with the Property Manager and Administration to address all maintenance needs (for example-assists in scheduling general maintenance, consults with Manager regarding deferred maintenance, monitors/supervises outside contractors, develops bid specifications for work to be performed by outside contractors); and works with Management to address general community needs/issues. Building Superintendent will also supervise other maintenance and cleaning staff, if applicable.

• Maintains Maintenance Manual - keep the manual current and maintain required written logs.
• Ensures satisfactory performance of the following:
• Daily inspections and necessary cleaning of all common areas, both interior and exterior.
• Make necessary repairs (for example-heating units, electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems).
• Inspect apartments being vacated and schedule work to prepare the apartment for occupancy with the Manager. Clean appliances in vacated apartments, as well as in common areas.
• Respond timely to all tenant service requests and maintain accurate records of the work performed.
• Provide all OR Coordinate all grounds maintenance (for example-removal of litter; mowing the grass; trimming the shrubs; sweeping walks and drives; snow removal). Please note that all walks and hydrants need to be cleared according to the snow log.
• Ensures adequacy of contracted services such as trash removal, exterminating, and other contracted maintenance.
• Supervises other maintenance personnel at the property (where applicable); works with Manager to develop a preventative maintenance program for the property.
• Conducts periodic exterior inspection of the building exterior (for example-caulking; roof; walls; sealing; brick exterior).
• Paint apartments and common areas as needed.
• Perform other work as assigned by the Property Manager or Regional Supervisor.
• May be necessary to fill in for other staff when that person is out of work for an extended absence.
• Maintains ongoing communications with contractual services such as snow removal, elevator services, pest control services, etc. Bids and contracts are secured through central Facilities Department
• Complete additional training provided, as required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, training new hires; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. *** MUST be available for on-call coverage every other weekend for property emergencies. Must stay within a 30-minute driving range when on call ***

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and two to five years related experience.
• Employee must have a valid NYS driver's license at all times and is required to have a registered and insured vehicle.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to tenants, vendors, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure-using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel; crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Christopher Community is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.