Superintendent

Phipps Houses
Description
Job Category: Maintenance
Requisition Number: SUPER002177

Posting Details

    • Posted: September 22, 2025
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Salary: $60,000 USD per year
  • Locations

    Showing 1 location
    912 East 178th St
    Bronx, NY 10460, USA

Job Details

Description

The Superintendent performs basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical, heating, and air conditioning work as well as some carpentry work

Salary: $60,000

The Super will be provided with a 2 bedroom apartment

** Position is eligible for a sign on bonus**

 Duties and Responsibilities: 

  • Manage day to day maintenance and operations of the property.  ·
  • Ensure transition of apartment turnovers.  This includes oversight of the punch list and acceptance process. ·
  • Ensures the timely maintenance of all building operations and systems, including the coordination of preventative maintenance work. ·
  • Ensure that the property passes all surveys. ·
  • Maintains inspection logs for the sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers and other building systems. ·
  • Coordinates with contractors for repair that is outsourced. ·
  • Participates in the interviewing and hiring of maintenance staff. ·
  • Purchases all maintenance supplies and keeps accurate inventory. ·
  • Knowledge of the heating, and water systems in the building. ·
  • In the absence of the custodian assist to sweep, mop, dispose of trash, and during inclement weather remove snow. · Maintains fresh paint in the interior & exterior of the property
  • Address all work ticket orders to make repairs in apartments. ·
  • Prepare and provide facilities updates for Director and funder DHS. ·
  • Utilizing Yardi to enter requisitions and follow up on purchase orders with vendors. ·
  • Accepts deliveries and provides the packing slips to the administrative assistant. ·
  • Utilizing Ulti-pro to approve time off request from custodians. ·
  • Attending the hearings for any violations in the facility. ·
  • Responsible for reporting any emergencies, and concerns to supervisor. ·
  • Participate in supervision, staff meetings, and professional development trainings.

Qualifications: 

• If a High School Diploma or GED has not achieved, we consider a substitution of a minimum of three years’ experience as a Superintendent in a residential building.

• Supervisory experience required
• Active S12 and S13 certification required
• Practical test required
• Written communication assessment (required for those candidates who have not achieved a High School Diploma or GED)
• Candidates MUST have the following current certifications:S13 Standpipe, and S12 Fire Sprinkler, and Citywide Fire Guard For Impairment (F-01)
Candidates must be able to present these prior to the interview process.

  • Bilingual Spanish speaking
  • Candidates MUST have the following current certifications:S13 Standpipe, and S12 Fire Sprinkler. Candidates must be able to present these prior to the interview process.
  • Strong organizational skills, verbal and written communication skills are necessary.
  • Must have strong problem solving skills.
  • Must have superior customer service skills. Must be proficient at safety using tools associated with the job.
  • Has knowledge of building codes and safety standards as set forth by the state and federal governments.
  • Must be able to walk up and down stairs with tools and equipment.  Must be flexible in order to address emergencies.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

 

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Verbal Communication
Advanced

Supervise Others
Advanced

Computer Literacy
Advanced

Building Maintenance
Advanced

Behaviors

Required

Leader

: Inspires teammates to follow them

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Education

Preferred

General Equiv Diploma or better in General Studies or related field.

High School Diploma or better in General Studies or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

S13 Standpipe Certificate

S12 Sprinkler Certificate


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