Superintendent (53248)

RiseBoro Community Partnership; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in on-site housing

Job summary

RiseBoro Community Partnership seeks an on-site live-in superintendent to maintain and repair the grounds and buildings of affordable housing properties. You will oversee roofing, masonry, windows, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting and door hardware while coordinating with Porters as needed.

The role requires hands-on maintenance, strong organizational skills, and ability to perform on-call emergencies. A S‑12/S‑13 certification and a 2-year maintenance-related degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic carpentry, masonry, window and door repair, roofing, electrical, plumbing and HVAC diagnosis and repair.
• Organized worker with experience in maintenance of affordable housing buildings.
• Superintendent experience in comparable properties preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair roofs, masonry, windows, doors, and hardware.
• Perform plumbing, electrical, and HVAC maintenance.
• Paint and touch up surfaces; plaster and sheetrock repairs as needed.
• Respond to emergencies on call 24 hours.
• Coordinate with a Porter; live on site rent-free.
• Complete Yardi inspections as required by management.
• Daily upkeep and apartment turnover.
• Secure basement/cellar and manage locks.
• Shovel snow, sand, and salt as weather dictates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Carpentry

Masonry

Windows

Doors

Roofing

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Diagnosis

Repair

Education

S-12 certification

S-13 certification

2-year degree or certificate in Maintenance

Sustainability training certificate

Job description

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

RiseBoro Superintendents are responsible for the daily maintenance and repairs of grounds and buildings including but not limited to roofing, masonry, windows, sheetrock, plaster, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, doors and hardware.

They will have the assistance of a Porter at the discretion of management. The property manager may delegate some responsibilities to Porters as necessary. This is a live-in superintendent position and they will live on site rent free.

On call 24 hours for emergencies

Roof

• Sealing, cementing, taring, cleaning and painting.

Masonry

• Cleaning, sealing, repair, cementing and scrubbing.

Window and Frame

• Replacement, sealing, painting and cleaning.

Sheetrock/Plaster

• Holes from ½ and up, including taping, sanding, cleaning, replacement, and painting.

Plumbing

• Use of plungers, snakes (manual and/or electric), and chemicals to unclog and maintain clear drains in all apartments and buildings.
• Proper and safe use of propane torch, solder, and flux, pipe wrenches, and benders.
• Removal/replacement of existing plumbing fixtures including lavatories, toilets, aerators, shower bodies, etc.
• Removal/installation of pumps.

Electrical/Wiring

• Installation and repair of inside and outside lighting and light fixtures, intercoms, door buzzers, alarms, etc.

Boiler/Heating

• Bleeding of pipes and radiators, installing valves, pitching radiators, adjusting timers.
• Programming Tekmar or other boiler controls, daily reporting on boiler control settings.
• Basic diagnosis and repair (if qualified i.e., boiler license).

Painting

• Touch-up and large-scale painting, such as hallways, vacant apartments, basements, etc.

Basement/Cellar

• Securing doors, installing locks, dead bolts, hinges, and hasps; painting, sealing, cementing.

Daily maintenance/cleaning

• Shoveling of snow, sanding, salting, and scraping as weather demands.
• Apartment turnover.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Yardi inspections as required by management.

Physical Requirements

Supers are required to perform the physical requirements specified below.

Loading / Lifting / Carrying: Frequently or Continuously for 10–60 lbs; occasionally for 61–100 lbs.

Activity: Frequently or Continuously for 10–60 lbs; occasionally for 61–100 lbs.

Pushing / Pulling: Continuously for 13–25 lbs; occasionally for 26–40 lbs.

Climbing: Continuously for 61–100 lbs.

Comments: Supers are continuously on their feet and moving throughout the building and grounds.

Competencies

• Basic Carpentry, Masonry, Windows, Doors, Roofing, Electric, Plumbing and HVAC diagnosis and repair.
• Organized.
• Superintendent experience in comparable affordable housing buildings preferred.

Education Experience

• S‑12 and S‑13 certifications required or must be obtained within first 60 days of employment.
• 2‑year degree or certificate in Maintenance or similar field.
• Sustainability Training or certificate preferred.

Qualifications

It is the policy of RiseBoro to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. No individual will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, political or union affiliation, marital or partnership status, sex, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity, familial status, genetic information or predisposition or characteristic, disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, status as a veteran or member of the U.S. military and related obligations, or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, job placement, compensation, benefits, training and apprenticeship, employee development, promotion, demotion, discipline, transfer, lay‑off and recall, and termination. RiseBoro makes reasonable accommodations based on religion and/or disability as required by law, and requests for accommodation are to be directed to the Human Resources Department.