Superintendent (Phelps House)

Organization Overview: The Goddard Riverside Community Center (Goddard Riverside) and the Stanley M. Isaacs Neighborhood Center (Isaacs Center) are well-established Manhattan community-based agencies that support services to approximately 30,000 New Yorkers. We are two of New York City’s leading human services organizations meeting the needs of children, youth and families, homeless individuals, and older adults through-out Manhattan and New York City. We work every day for a fair and just society where all people have the opportunity to make choices that lead to better lives for themselves and their families. The Isaacs Center focuses primarily on the needs of children and low-income families, out-of-school and out-of-work youth, and aging New Yorkers. We operate at community centers located in the neighborhoods of East Harlem and Yorkville, and seek to deliver programs that are impactful, innovative, and intergenerational.

Program Description: A supportive housing residence that provides 100+ units of housing for older adults and people with mobility impairment.

Position Summary: Seeking a superintendent to perform routine and extensive maintenance of the property’s exterior and interior. The superintendent will conduct preventative property maintenance. This position is responsible for maintaining clean and hygienic conditions of property.

Schedule: Monday – Friday (on call evenings and weekends) 9:00am-5:00pm

Salary Range: $80,000-$85,000 

Candidates must have the required qualifications to be considered for the position. The salary offer will be based on the candidate’s number of years experience in the exact or comparable position and additional preferred qualifications will be taken into account.

Role, Responsibilities, and Essential Duties

• Diagnose and solve maintenance issues in the apartment homes, building exterior, common areas, office space and Older Adult Center.
• Respond to all work orders within 24 hours & complete work orders in a timely manner.
• Respond to 24-hour emergency maintenance call; address all emergencies promptly.
• Prepare vacant units for new residency.
• Monitor/perform daily maintenance of property grounds, common areas, building interior and exterior.
• Supervise maintenance staff (experience with union staff preferred)
• Routinely inspect building mechanical systems/equipment to ensure proper performance and functionality.
• Knowledge regulating building systems and controls, such as air conditioning, boilers, fire panels, cameras, pull cords, and intercoms.
• Maintain necessary logs in accordance with all federal, state and city regulations.
• Implement and maintain a preventative maintenance schedule and supporting records.
• Oversee supply purchases and monitor inventory.
• Work collaboratively with building manager on all maintenance and staffing issues.
• Manage 24/7 Front desk scheduling.
• Communicate and schedule with contractors & vendors for preventative maintenance, repairs, & special projects.
• FDNY Sprinkler and Standpipe S12, S13, S98, P99 certification(s) required.
• Experience with city, state and federal building codes, local laws and unit inspections.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in building maintenance.
• 2+ years supervisory experience.
• Minimum High school diploma/GED degree.
• Experience working in supportive/senior housing a plus.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, or Russian a plus.
• Basic plumbing, electrical and general carpentry required.
• HVAC and appliance knowledge a plus.

Computer Skills Needed

• Microsoft office suite
• Experience with or ability to learn Yardi Voyager

Physical Requirements

• Frequent bending, kneeling, climbing, and lifting.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

Work Environment

• Live in Super at a supportive housing residence; ability to live and work among residents a must.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace community grounded in respect for differences. We support hiring a broadly diverse team of qualified individuals who will contribute to our organizations.

Goddard Riverside and Isaacs Center provide equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of duties and responsibilities that will be required of this position and title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job related task other than those specifically presented in this description. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.