Superintendent

Phipps; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2-bedroom live-in apartment

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Phipps Houses seeks a live-in Superintendent for a Harlem 66-unit building. You will perform basic electrical, plumbing, heating, and AC tasks, coordinate outsourced repairs, manage turnover punch lists, and supervise maintenance staff.

A 2-bedroom apartment is provided with this role, and hours are Tue–Sat 7:00am–4:00pm. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years’ maintenance experience, a High School diploma or GED, and current S13 Standpipe and S12 Fire Sprinkler certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 2–3 years of experience.
• Must have current S13 Standpipe and S12 Fire Sprinkler certificates.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Ability to perform basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical, heating and AC work.
• Knowledge of building codes and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day maintenance and operations of the property.
• Oversee apartment turnovers, punch lists and acceptance.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance and building systems.
• Ensure property passes surveys and maintain logs.
• Supervise maintenance staff and hire as needed.
• Use Yardi for requisitions and Ulti-Pro for time off approvals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Yardi

Ulti-Pro

Job description

Joseph J Yancy HDFC
New York, NY 10027, USA

Description

Phipps Houses is one of the nation’s oldest and largest not-for-profit developer/owners of affordable housing. It is a multi-faceted real estate organization, involved in the development, finance, construction and asset management of new and rehabilitated multi‑family housing for low to middle income New Yorkers. Through its subsidiary, Phipps Houses Services, Inc., it conducts residential and commercial property management, and its’ tax exempt affiliate, Phipps Neighborhoods, provides human services to its development communities

The Organization is looking for a bright, energetic Superintendent for one of our sites in Harlem. This is a live-in role and the Super will be provided with a 2 bedroom apartment. This 66 unit building located in Harlem and has a Porter on staff.

The hours for this role are Tuesday - Saturday 7:00am - 4:00pm

The salary range for this role is $52,000 and is eligible for a sign‑on bonus.

Reports to: Director

Primary Function:

The Superintendent performs basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical, heating, and air conditioning work as well as some carpentry work. This is a live-in role.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage day to day maintenance and operations of the property.
• Ensure transition of apartment turnovers. This includes oversight of the punch list and acceptance process.
• Ensures the timely maintenance of all building operations and systems, including the coordination of preventative maintenance work.
• Ensure that the property passes all surveys.
• Maintains inspection logs for the sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers and other building systems.
• Coordinates with contractors for repair that is outsourced.
• Participates in the interviewing and hiring of maintenance staff.
• Purchases all maintenance supplies and keeps accurate inventory.
• Knowledge of the heating, and water systems in the building.
• In the absence of the custodian assist to sweep, mop, dispose of trash, and during inclement weather remove snow. Maintains fresh paint in the interior & exterior of the property
• Address all work ticket orders to make repairs in apartments.
• Prepare and provide facilities updates for Director and funder DHS.
• Utilizing Yardi to enter requisitions and follow up on purchase orders with vendors.
• Accepts deliveries and provides the packing slips to the administrative assistant.
• Utilizing Ulti-pro to approve time off request from custodians.
• Attending the hearings for any violations in the facility.
• Responsible for reporting any emergencies, and concerns to supervisor.
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, and professional development trainings.

Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, or a GED with two to three years experience.
• Candidates MUST have the following current certifications:S13 Standpipe, and S12 Fire Sprinkler.Candidates must be able to present these prior to the interview process.
• Strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
• Must have strong problem solving skills.
• Must have superior customer service skills. Must be proficient at safety using tools associated with the job.
• Has knowledge of building codes and safety standards as set forth by the state and federal governments.
• Must be able to walk up and down stairs with tools and equipment. Must be flexible in order to address emergencies.

If a High School Diploma or GED has not achieved, we consider a substitution of a minimum of three years’ experience as a Superintendent in a residential building.

• Supervisory experience required
• Active S12 and S13 certification required
• Practical test required
• Written communication assessment (required for those candidates who have not achieved a High School Diploma or GED))

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Advanced

Verbal Communication

Advanced

Communication

Advanced

Follow Through

Advanced

Computer Literacy

Intermediate

Advanced

Preferred

Intermediate

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Education

Required

High School Diploma or better.

High School Diploma or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

2-3 years experience

Candidate should have experience in basic lectrical, plumbing, mechanical, heating, and air conditioning work as well as some carpentry work

Licenses & Certifications

Required

S13 Standpipe Certificate

Equal Opportunity Employer

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