Superintendent - Apartments at Landing Road

About the Role

The Superintendent plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of a residential housing facility designed to support formerly homeless individuals and extremely low-income tenants. This live-in position requires the ongoing upkeep of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and elevators, while ensuring a clean, safe, and habitable environment for all residents.

This 135-unit building is part of an innovative program that utilizes surplus shelter income to subsidize affordable housing. The Superintendent will be responsible for ongoing maintenance, emergency repairs, cleanliness, and regulatory compliance, while also collaborating with property management and social services staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the daily operations of building systems, including boiler, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and elevator. Supervise assigned staff.
• Conduct regular inspections of the facility to identify and address maintenance needs before they escalate.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests from residents.
• Supervise and coordinate external contractors and vendors for specialized repairs and services.
• Maintain cleanliness standards throughout the building, ensuring common areas and exterior spaces are properly maintained. Painting of facility.
• Ensure compliance with NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regulations and building codes.
• Keep accurate records of equipment inventory, maintenance activities, inspections, and repairs, and report significant issues to management.
• Work closely with property management and social services teams to support residents' housing stability.
• Provide emergency first aid/CPR and/or NARCAN assistance when needed.
• Related duties as assigned.

Hours:

Full-time 37.5 per week

• Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in residential building maintenance or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and elevator systems.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and oversee maintenance.
• Willingness to live on-site and be available for on-call emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certification in building maintenance, facilities management, or trade licenses.
• Experience in a supervisory role within a residential housing setting.
• Familiarity with NYC building codes, HPD regulations, and safety compliance standards.
• Valid NYS Driver's license.
• FDNY Certificates of Fitness, OSHA 30-hour certification, or EPA Lead-Safe certification (preferred).

Skills & Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Hands-on knowledge of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and elevators) to ensure efficient operation.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues quickly and effectively.
• Organizational Skills: Maintain detailed records and coordinate maintenance schedules to prevent disruptions.
• Communication: Ability to interact professionally with residents, property management, and vendors to address concerns and provide updates.
• Attention to Detail: Conduct thorough inspections to prevent safety hazards and maintain compliance
• Vaccination preferred but not required.

MAKE AN IMPACT

Are you looking to make a positive impact on the lives of those in your community? At BRC, our staff help New Yorkers experiencing homelessness reclaim their lives by providing a hand up, offering opportunities for health and self-sufficiency, and restoring hope and dignity.

Each and every BRC staff member makes heroic contributions to our city, providing vital services in times of crisis and need. Through our commitment to employee wellbeing and development, BRC provides a workplace where staff can achieve their goals, make a difference with our clients, and grow personally and professionally. BRC is committed to a safe and healthy workplace: we provide PPE to all employees and enforce temperature monitoring and physical distancing best practices across our programs.

Today, we have over 1000 full-time, part-time, and per-diem positions located in Manhattan, Brooklyn, the Bronx and Queens. Come and learn why 95% of BRC employees report that they would recommend BRC as a good place to work, and join us in building a more caring and compassionate city.

BENEFITS

BRC takes the health, safety, and wellbeing of our employees seriously. Employees are eligible for health insurance and paid sick time benefits immediately upon starting work. In addition, full time employees receive a generous benefits package, including:

• Competitive health and dental plans, with coverage is available for your spouse, domestic partner, and dependents.
• A minimum of 3 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, and additional paid sick and personal time. A 403(b) pension plan with a matching benefit paid by BRC.
• Tuition assistance and many training opportunities for career development.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are available so employees can set aside pre-tax dollars for healthcare, transit and childcare.