Superintendent - Jerome Residence

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doe fundNew York (NY)

Maintenance and Repair Workers, General Other Community Housing Services

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Job Description: Job Description Let's Connect! Join The Doe Fund in our mission to move New Yorkers from homelessness to stable housing, lasting employment, and economic opportunity. Our flagship workforce development program, Ready, Willing & Able (RWA), operates across 660 transitional housing beds and combines housing and comprehensive supportive services with paid work training, career preparation, and occupational skills training. The Doe Fund’s innovative social enterprise model creates additional opportunities for New Yorkers to gain paid, hands-on experience while delivering essential services across the city, including supplemental sanitation, graffiti removal, and rain garden maintenance. We are also one of New York City’s largest nonprofit developers of permanent affordable and supportive housing, with more than 2,100 apartments in operation or development, creating safe, dignified homes with supportive services and spaces that foster community and connection. The Doe Fund has an annual operating budget of $88 million and a full-time staff of over 500, a significant portion of whom are graduates of our programs. The Building Superintendent reports directly to the Director of Facilities Maintenance and Construction and is in charge of complying with all standard operating procedures and policies connected to the maintenance of the physical plant by all City, State, and Federal laws. As the key employee of the building operations, the Superintendent is essential to the longevity of all equipment and the aesthetic nature of the property, interior, and exterior. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental coverage, paid retirement plan participation, paid sick, personal and vacation time, paid holidays, discounted gym memberships, and more.

Responsibilities: Carry out all routine maintenance and inspection, which includes and is not limited to: all mechanical systems in the boiler room, equipment and electrical rooms, roof, etc. Maintain adequate cleaning schedule (includes mopping, waxing/polishing of floors, elevator floors/doors, all windows/doors, vacuuming, trash removal, etc.). Responds to all emergency calls and notification to appropriate authorities and/or appropriate actions – 24-hour/7-day capacity. Ensure that apartments are ready for occupancy by performing various and as-needed electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, flooring, appliance repair, and other miscellaneous equipment maintenance and repairs. Ensure effective, timely, and professional interactions with residents, contractors, security, and property management team on all maintenance services. Ensure that all make-ready repairs and services are completed correctly and on schedule and communicated to the property management team. Maintain awareness of the physical condition of the property and immediately correct unsafe conditions to maintain a safe environment. Stay current on all applicable building codes and safety standards. Keep accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, work orders, apartment refurbishing, annual inspections, inventories, purchase orders, and have full knowledge regarding contracts and suppliers. Be responsible for stock control and utilization of maintenance materials, including ordering supplies and staying within allocated budgets, and performing scheduled maintenance on all equipment. Maintain effective internal control over operational activities in compliance with best practice policy and guidelines.

Requirements: A high school diploma required Ability to prioritize and plan work activities and use time efficiently Ability to interpret documents such as operating procedures and company documents and apply reasonable understanding of how to carry our instructions or take other, appropriate action Basic knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC/PTAC, carpentry, elevators, appliance maintenance, boilers, and snow removal The employee must regularly lift/move up to 50 lbs. Bend/Stoop/Squat, Climb Stairs, Push or Pull, Reach above Shoulder, Climb Ladders, and Lifting/Carrying Customer service first attitude Ability to complete tasks with attention to detail Written and verbal communication skills Minimum of five (5) years of janitorial/cleaning experience and building maintenance Driver’s License required must have a clean driving record, and the ability to transport within city limits FDNY Certificate of Fitness S12 & S13 Ability to work independently within a team setting Interested? Submit your application for review. Before you go, we want to assure you that we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace reflective of individuals who share our mission and who want to join us in working on the cutting-edge of important social issues. We are an equal opportunity employer and we highly encourage applications from candidates regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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