Assistant Superintendent

Assistant Superintendent 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars Jersey City, NJ $32 an hour - Full-time Planned Companies 861 reviews $32 an hour - Full-time Schedule: Monday - Friday 7am to 3pm Location: Jersey City, NJ Pay Rate: $32.00 Planned Companies -Assistant Superintendent - Job Description Summary The Assistant Superintendent is a hands-on support role responsible for assisting the Superintendent in overseeing the daily maintenance and operations of a residential property. This role ensures the property is maintained in a clean, safe, and operable condition at all times. The Assistant Superintendent plays a key role in executing maintenance work, responding to emergencies, performing inspections, and coordinating with vendorsall while ensuring compliance with life safety protocols and company standards. Primary Job Responsibilities: Property Maintenance & Inspections Conduct daily life safety and property inspections, immediately addressing or reporting any deficiencies. Perform preventative maintenance on boilers, hot water heaters, and other mechanical systems to ensure proper operation and efficiency. Monitor building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.) and identify issues proactively. Check public area doors, windows, and roofs for damage, security, and safety compliance. Assist with completing resident work orders as needed and ensure timely and high-quality resolution. Vendor & Contractor Coordination Report work needed from outside vendors and contractors to the Superintendent. Provide access to utility providers and service vendors as required. Maintain records of completed work and inspect work performed by vendors under direction from the Superintendent or management. Operational Support & Inventory Control Track and maintain inventory of building parts and supplies; report needs for tools, equipment, or additional materials. Report pest control issues or evidence of infestation immediately to the Superintendent. Monitor and report resident violations (e.g., obstructed fire exits, property damage). Assist in overseeing maintenance and janitorial staff, assigning daily tasks as directed by the Superintendent. Quality Control & Team Leadership Perform random inspections of completed maintenance work to ensure quality and compliance with standards. Help coordinate the day-to-day operations of the maintenance and janitorial teams in collaboration with the Superintendent. Support the Superintendent and management in special projects and operational planning. Emergency Response Remain on-call to assist with building emergencies, including but not limited to plumbing leaks, HVAC failures, power outages, or security incidents. Immediately report urgent repairs such as broken door locks, broken windows, or incidents of vandalism or burglary. Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in building operations or maintenance preferred. 2+ years of experience in property maintenance or facilities support, preferably in residential or multifamily housing. Basic knowledge of building systems: plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and life safety systems. Strong communication skills and ability to work well with residents, staff, and vendors. Must be organized, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, use ladders, and perform physical labor as needed. Must be available for emergency on-call rotation, including evenings and weekends. Benefits Full-time employees (defined as working 30 or more hours per week) are eligible for medical, dental, vision and other ancillary benefits. All employees (full-time and part-time) are eligible to participate in the company's 401K which has an employer match. Planned Companies is an equal opportunity employer. Planned Companies does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other reason prohibited by law in the provision of employment opportunities and benefits.