Superintendent

Full-time
Phipps Houses
Description
    • Posted: December 9, 2025
  • Full-Time
  • On-site
  • Locations

    Showing 1 location
    Courtlandt Corners I Asso
    Bronx, NY 10460, USA

Job Details

Description

Title: Superintendent

Reports to: Facilities Director

Primary Function:

The Superintendent performs basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical, heating, and air conditioning work as well as some carpentry work.  The Superintendent will manage 288 units (3 buildings)  and a staff of 5 Porters and 1 Handyman.   The Superintendent will be provided with a 2 bedroom apartment at this Bronx location.

The salary range for this role is 60-65k and 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.  Candidates must be able to present these prior to the interview process.

  • Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma, or a GED with two to three years experience.
  • 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.

Phipps Houses and Affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.  Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

 

 

 

 

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Written Communication
Advanced

Verbal Communication
Advanced

Communication
Advanced

Follow Through
Advanced

Computer Literacy
Intermediate

Dependability
Advanced

Preferred

Bilingual (Spanish)
Intermediate

Behaviors

Required

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Education

Required

High School Diploma or better.

High School Diploma or better.

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Required

2-3 years experience
Candidate should have experience in basic lectrical, plumbing, mechanical, heating, and air conditioning work as well as some carpentry work

Licenses & Certifications

Required

S13 Standpipe Certificate

S12 Sprinkler Certificate


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