Superintendent (Non-Union)

Cushman & Wakefield; New York (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

Retirement savings plans

Paid time away

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a hands-on Superintendent (Non-Union) for a NY-based property portfolio, overseeing facilities operations from inspection to preventive maintenance. The role includes supervising maintenance staff, coordinating vendors, and managing budgets to ensure tenant needs are met.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma (2-year degree preferred) and FSD certification, with 3–5 years of maintenance experience and supervisory responsibilities in commercial or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2-year college degree or technical/vocational degree/certification desired.
• FSD Certified is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspects facilities and equipment to determine service needs and staff requirements.
• Prioritizes work and assigns maintenance tasks to appropriate personnel.
• May perform some repairs and servicing.
• Conducts training on maintenance, safety, equipment and systems.
• Supervises both skilled and unskilled staff and assigns tasks.
• Develops and oversees a preventive maintenance program.
• Coordinates vendors and contractors on site.
• Interacts with occupants to address needs and gather improvement suggestions.
• Prepares budget estimates and manages inventory and expenditures.
• Reviews project plans and recommends improvements to operations.

Skills

Supervision

Maintenance planning

Vendor coordination

Budgeting

Safety training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

2-year college degree or technical/vocational degree/certification desired

FSD Certified

Job description

Job Title Superintendent (Non-Union)

Job Description Summary

Supervises a smaller facility, office building, apartment complex or similar commercial or residential space. The Superintendent is expected to conduct site and facility inspections, to be hands on in performing work, to supervise and coordinate contractors/vendors, execute a preventive maintenance program, purchase materials, supervise day-to-day maintenance and janitorial duties of the property, and perform budget tracking. Also expected to determine need and extent of service, equipment required, type and number of operation and maintenance personnel needed, and to perform and assign work.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Inspects facilities and equipment to determine need and extent of service, equipment required, and type and number of operation and maintenance personnel needed
• Prioritizes work to ensure building occupants’ needs are met in a timely fashion and assigns work requests to appropriate personnel to perform required maintenance, servicing and repairs
• May also perform some repairs and servicing
• Conducts training on maintenance, safety, equipment and systems
• May directly or indirectly supervise both skilled (plumbing, carpentry, painting, electrical, mechanical, maintenance) and unskilled staff (cleaning, moving, dispatch, security) and assign them to perform facility/building and site maintenance, repairs, cleaning, and servicing
• Develops, implements, and oversees a preventive maintenance program for all facilities and equipment
• Coordinates, oversees, and directs vendors and contractors performing servicing, repairs, and construction on site
• Visits with building occupants to ensure that their needs are met and solicits suggestions for improvements
• Compiles records of labor and material cost for operating building and issues cost reports to owner or managing agents
• Expected to reviews plans and specifications for projects, construction, and servicing/maintenance and to make recommendations as to improving the maintenance and operation of the facilities to management and owner
• Prepares budget estimates, makes recommendations to management and owner, makes purchases within policy guidelines, maintains equipment and materials inventory, and controls expenditures
• Expected to demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service
• Performs general office work including maintaining work logs, employee time, log books, keeping inventories and providing management with monthly reports and budget information

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 2-year college degree or technical/vocational degree/certification desired
• FSD Certified
• A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in commercial or residential maintenance, repair, or equipment servicing including at least 2 years of supervisory experience

License Requirements

• F-89
• S-12
• S-13
• A-35
• F-60
• P-99

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must have ability to stoop, stand, climb, frequently lift a minimum of 50 lbs. of equipment (pumps, tools, ladders) and safely install rigging/lifting devices. Regularly required to crouch and reach to install/move equipment by bending forward at the waist or by bending legs and spine. Involves movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work. Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. Ability to read and understand information presented orally and in writing. Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, drawings, and schematics. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel from floor to floor and may be required to travel outside between buildings in varying outdoor weather conditions. The employee may also be regularly required to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Regularly use hands to operate office machinery including, but not limited to, telephones, computers, fax, and photocopy machines. Regularly required to walk, talk, and hear.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time in accordance with our policies and/or bargaining agreement.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Benefits

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

Compensation

The compensation for the position is: $34.00 - $40.00

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

About Cushman & Wakefield

Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a global leader in real estate services, leveraging our specialized expertise to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional value to owners and occupiers. With 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices across 60 countries, we are one of the largest firms in the industry, with more than 100 years of history. In 2023, we generated $9.5 billion in revenue from our core services.

To learn more, visit www.careers.cushmanwakefield.com.