Superintendent

Tolentine Zeiser Community Life Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community living center in New York is seeking a Superintendent responsible for maintaining and repairing the building and its systems. Duties include daily maintenance, operating mechanical systems, supervising janitorial services, and being on-call for emergency repairs. A high school diploma and skills in plumbing and HVAC systems are required, along with experience in building maintenance. This role is key to ensuring the facility is safe and well-maintained for residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with building systems and related licenses is preferred.
• Skilled in various maintenance and repair tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair the physical plant and its systems.
• Ensure high standards for cleaning and repairs.
• Operate all mechanical systems for normal operations.
• Supervise janitorial services across the facility.
• Provide timely repair services to residential requests.
• Be on-call for emergency conditions and maintenance.
• Maintain facility grounds and basement activities.

Skills

Sheetrocking

Flooring

Plumbing

Electrical repairs

Boiler systems

HVAC operation

Fire alarm systems

Carpentry

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description: Superintendent

An energetic person able to work responsibly and with some independence in maintaining and caring for the building and its systems.

Reporting Line

Reports to the Assistant Director.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily maintenance, long-term care, and repair of the physical plant, assuring that a high standard for cleaning and repairs is met.
• Operates boiler, heating, air‑conditioning, electrical, refrigeration, plumbing, fire, and security alarms, as well as other mechanical systems of the physical plant to provide normal operations of the residence.
• Operating all facility mechanical systems, for regularly inspecting and maintaining all systems to ensure a two‑day turnaround, and establishing and maintaining the facility’s inventory system of building furnishings, supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Supervising janitorial services throughout the facility.
• Provide repair services for residential rooms at the request of the Supervisor and completion of repair forms.
• Must be on‑call outside regular working hours in response to emergency conditions including mechanical systems, as well as, snow removal, etc.
• Assists housekeepers in cleaning major public areas when necessary.
• Responsible for maintaining the basement and facility grounds.
• Assist in coordinating activities of support staff when necessary.
• Identify and troubleshoot in a preventive manner, potential areas of repair.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Skilled in sheetrocking, flooring, plumbing, and electrical repairs, in the operation of boiler systems, and HVAC.
• Experience with building systems is essential; applicable licenses and training in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems are desired.
• Experience with fire alarm and preventive systems.
• Carpentry skills are highly desirable.
• Tidy work habits.

The above job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisory and other management personnel as required.