Superintendent

Description

Phipps Houses is one of the nation’s oldest and largest not-for-profit developer/owners of affordable housing. It is a multi-faceted real estate organization, involved in the development, finance, construction and asset management of new and rehabilitated multi-family housing for low to middle income New Yorkers. Through its subsidiary, Phipps Houses Services, Inc., it conducts residential and commercial property management, and its’ tax exempt affiliate, Phipps Neighborhoods, provides human services to its development communities

The Organization is looking for a bright, energetic Superintendent for our Crotona Park West location.  The Live-In Superintendent will be provided with a 3 bedroom apartment.

Salary 62,000-65,000 Salary commensurate with education, training, worksite size, and location.

Title: Superintendent 

Reports to: Director

Primary Function: 

The Superintendent performs basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical, heating, and air conditioning work as well as some carpentry work.  The Superintendent will also assist other Superintendents as needed with the other Buildings at the site and must be able to answer to emergency calls at night.  A rent-free apartment is provided in connection with the requirement to be on call for emergencies. 

  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 Ultipro to approve time off request from porters.
• Attending the hearings for any violations in the facility. 
• Responsible for responding to and reporting any emergencies, and concerns to supervisor. 
• Participate in supervision, staff meetings, and professional development trainings.

Qualifications: 

• 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. 

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.

Preferred

Bachelors or better.

High School Diploma 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