Building Superintendent

The primary responsibility of the Building Superintendent is to consistently create a clean and safe environment for all residential and commercial tenants. The Building Superintendent provides leadership to the overall operation, maintenance, and repairs to the apartments and (interior and exterior) common areas of the buildings including the mechanical systems, building management automation system (BMS), security and access control systems, and life safety systems throughout the buildings. The Building Superintendent plans, schedules and supervises preventative and routine maintenance, cleaning, insect and pest control, landscaping and snow removal. The Building Superintendent ensures that the buildings maintain the required operating certifications and recordkeeping as required by codes and best practices. The Building Superintendent ensures compliance with all Federal, State, County and Town property regulations. The Superintendent will report directly to the Manager of Buildings and Grounds and receive direction and oversight from the Vice President of Affordable and Compliance Management and the Vice President of Building Management and Operations. As part of their employment, the Superintendent will be provided with a two bedroom, two bathroom apartment onsite at the property. The duties of the position shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for the management of a multifamily residential building containing 218 apartments and ground floor retail space.

Ensure that Wyandanch Village buildings and grounds are functional, clean, organized, and safe.

Provide overall leadership of buildings maintenance, including planning, developing and performing preventative and routine maintenance schedules.

Plan, develop, and oversee capital projects and budgets.

Plan, develop and perform preventative maintenance on all mechanical infrastructure systems, electric, plumbing, and HVAC. Operate and adjust building automation system (BMS) to ensure efficient and effective operation of all buildings systems.

Manage the completion of tenant work orders, repair work and projects in a timely manner. When needed, self-perform repair work. Where necessary, oversee contractors. Conduct bid reviews and recommend selection of contractors.

Work with the Vice President of Affordable Compliance & Management (“VP”), Property Management Team, and outside agencies (FD, DOH, DOB, NYS HCR, TOB, etc.) to ensure compliance with all local, state and federal regulations related to facilities and grounds. Maintain all required logs and record books.

Train, develop, schedule and direct assigned maintenance and cleaning staff and outside contractors. Where applicable, review and evaluate performance. Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.

Work with the Property Management Team on a regular basis to address and resolve any security, tenant and or maintenance issues.

Collaborate with the Property Management Team, Leasing team, VP, and office staff to provide best in class management services.

Maintain positive relationships with tenants, staff, and vendors. Show tenants, colleagues and outside vendors respect by listening carefully and showing empathy when dealing with difficult situations.

Respond to emergency situations 24/7 as necessary. Plan, schedule, and direct maintenance staff members for on-call responsibilities in various emergency situations.

Supervise all assigned staff, coordinate with Property Management to achieve high level of productivity with available resources.

Provide leadership and oversight of the security team.

Perform all other activities and duties needed to address the well-being of our staff and tenants.

Skills and Qualifications

Direct management of multifamily residential buildings containing greater than 200 units.

Experience communicating with retail tenants on property facilities issues .

Experience in building maintenance and/or education in trades.

5+ years of supervisory experience and a track record of hiring, developing, and retaining high performing teams.

Advanced proficiency in HVAC, plumbing, electrical and appliance repair

HVAC certifications are preferred.

Knowledge of risk management, OSHA and MSDS.

OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Personal, reliable transportation to get to work and to respond to on-call emergencies.

Intermediate computer skills and comfort using various software, apps and computer programs.

Other Duties: Please note this position description does not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Albanese Organization is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics