Superintendent (53248)

Riseboro Community Partnership; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Riseboro Community Partnership in Brooklyn, NY seeks a live-in superintendent responsible for daily maintenance of grounds and buildings, including roofing, masonry, windows, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and painting. A Porter may assist; the role is on-site with rent-free living.

Key duties include emergency on-call, various repairs, and ensuring safe operations across multiple units. High school education required, S-12/S-13 certs or equivalent, and the ability to obtain relevant certifications

Qualifications

• S-12 and S-13 certifications or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• 2-year degree or certificate in maintenance or similar field.
• Sustainability training or certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• On call 24 hours for emergencies.
• Maintain roof: sealing, cementing, taring, cleaning, painting.
• Masonry upkeep: sealing, repair, cementing, scrubbing.
• Window/Frame replacement, sealing, painting, cleaning.
• Sheetrock/plaster repair, taping, sanding, painting.
• Plumbing maintenance: unclog drains, pumps, and fixtures.
• Electrical: install/repair lighting and basic wiring.
• Boiler/heating: bleed, valve install, program controls.
• Painting: touch-ups for hallways and vacant units.
• Daily upkeep: snow removal, cleaning, tenant turnover.

Skills

Carpentry

Masonry

Windows

Doors

Roofing

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC diagnosis

Education

S-12/S-13 certs

2-year degree in Maintenance

Sustainability training cert

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 217 WYCKOFF AVENUE - BROOKLYN, NY 11237

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary Range: $22.93 - $22.93 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day Shift

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

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, and 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. Essential duties and responsibilities are as follows:

• 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/or 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 to include 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 will be done as the 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: (N = Never, O = Occasionally, F = Frequently, C = Continuously)

10 lbs. or less: X

11 - 20 lbs.: X

21 - 40 lbs.: X

41 - 60 lbs.: X

61 - 100 lbs.: X

13 - 25 lbs.: X

26 - 40 lbs.: X

41 - 60 lbs.: X

61 - 100 lbs.: X

61 - 100 lbs.: X

100+ lbs.: X

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.