Superintendent

Newmark Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management firm in New York seeks a reliable and detail-oriented building superintendent. Key responsibilities include managing maintenance tasks, overseeing vendor activities, and ensuring the building is well-kept. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and prior experience, along with the ability to obtain NYC Certificates of Fitness for operations. This is a critical role that involves responding to emergencies and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a building superintendent is preferred.
• Must obtain NYC Certificates of Fitness required for building operations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the daily logbook and keep all records up to date.
• Manage vendors and contractors for maintenance.
• Conduct daily walk-throughs and report maintenance issues.
• Be available for emergencies outside of normal business hours.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Basic technical skills for security systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain the daily logbook and keep all records up to date.
• Maintain all building systems so as not to receive any violations.
• Manage vendors and contractors that come to the building to perform routine maintenance or repairs.
• Manage cleaning staff so that the building common areas, owner areas and its bathrooms are always clean and ready for its occupants.
• Work and train the security lead so he/she can provide backup when you are on paid time off.
• Conduct daily walk throughs of the building and exteriors areas and report and correct any maintenance issues.
• Be available to clean snow from the sidewalk even on weekends and holidays.
• Clean and maintain sidewalk and exteriors areas.
• Work closely with tenants to help resolve issues that ownership is responsible for.
• Communicate regularly with Property Manager and Security Lead regarding maintenance issues, vendor access, emergencies and any and all issues related to the building management.
• Be available for any and all emergencies, especially outside of normal business hours.
• Maintain familiarity with fire and life safety procedures; participate in ongoing safety training and keep your certificates of fitness current.
• Perform some maintenance tasks such as replacing light bulbs, unclogging sinks and toilets…etc.
• Follow up on all warranty related issues with vendors and contractors.
• Learn and be familiar with all building equipment and systems required to properly operate the building.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a building superintendent is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; naturally warm and professional demeanor.
• Reliability and attention to detail; ability to manage multiple priorities calmly and effectively.
• Basic technical skills to operate security camera systems, BMS systems and digital visitor management software.
• Must obtain NYC Certificates of Fitness required for building operations:
• • S95 – fire alarm panel
• • S12 & S13 – sprinkler and standpipe systems
• • F89 – Fire & Life Safety Director