Superintendent

Urban Associates, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Brodsky Organization in New York City seeks an experienced, on-site superintendent for a 66-unit Chelsea building. You will oversee staff, supervise repairs, coordinate vendors, and manage preventative maintenance while ensuring resident satisfaction.

Required: 5–10 years in handyman or building systems, high school diploma (college preferred), and strong communication. The role is unionized (32BJ) with a competitive salary of $72,500 to $85,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of handyman or building/mechanical system experience in Luxury residential or Class A properties.
• HS required; college or advanced education preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication with residents, managers, vendors and staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staff and supervise contractors and vendors.
• Perform basic repairs and maintain building mechanical systems.
• Coordinate move-ins/outs and track invoices.

Skills

Superintendent exp

Staff supervision

Customer service

Problem solving

Vendor coordination

Education

High School diploma

College preferred

Tools

BuildingLink

Yardi

BMS systems

MS Outlook / Office

Job description

Job Description

The Brodsky Organization is a third-generation New York family owned and managed business that has successfully developed and managed residential and commercial properties in Manhattan and Brooklyn for over sixty years. Our portfolio encompasses over 7,000 residential units and includes more than 1000 affordable housing units.

The successful candidate must be an experienced team player, highly motivated, detail-oriented and courteous in dealing with residents and colleagues alike. Duties include staff oversight, basic repairs, resolve mechanical issues, preventative maintenance, apartment preparation, move ins/move outs, as well as supervising contractors and vendors and tracking invoices. The position is a non-resident superintendent who will also be on call via company phone and email for escalated concerns.

Desired Qualifications:

• 5-10 years of handyman, or building/mechanical system experience in Luxury residential or Class A Commercial properties
• HS Required, College or other advanced education preferred
• Strong knowledge of building mechanical systems.
• Competence with plumbing, electric, carpentry/sheetrock, and appliance repair
• Strong written and verbal communication is required as successful candidate will interface regularly with residents, property managers, vendors, suppliers, contractors, and staff.
• Must have professional integrity, possess a “can-do” attitude, be a problem-solver, well-organized and consistently see projects through to completion without needing additional reminders.
• Ability to act proactively, independently and with minimal supervision
• Experience supervising a staff
• Experience in offering a high level of customer service
• Superior troubleshooting skills
• Computer literacy, proficiency with software including BuildingLink, Yardi, BMS systems, MS Outlook or MS Office Suite preferred
• Supervise Major Capital Improvements

66-unit rental building located in Chelsea.

Salary: $72,500 - $85,000 annually

This is a 32BJ union position.