Superintendent

Job Location: US-NY-New York
Category: Facilities / Maintenance
Type: Regular Full-Time

Min

USD $17.59/Hr.

Max

USD $17.59/Hr.

Position Overview

SUS is seeking a Superintendent for their residential program building in the Bronx.

SCOPE OF ROLE

The Superintendent is responsible for the overall maintenance, operation, and safety of the assigned building. This role ensures all building systems function properly, resident concerns are addressed promptly, and the property is maintained in a clean, safe, and compliant condition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSABILITIES

Building Maintenance & Operations
Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs across building systems, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, and general repairs. Conduct daily inspections of common areas, mechanical rooms, and grounds. Troubleshoot building issues, respond to repair requests, and complete all preventive maintenance on schedule.
Building Systems & Compliance
Monitor and maintain building systems such as boilers, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and fire safety equipment. Assist with inspections, maintain required logs, and promptly report any deficiencies or potential safety risks to management. Ensure compliance with all local codes, safety regulations, and inspection requirements.
Vendor & Contractor Coordination
Provide access to contractors and vendors performing on-site work, ensure adherence to safety and building policies, and verify completion and quality of contracted services.
Cleaning, Grounds & Waste Management
Oversee or assist with cleaning of common areas, ensure proper garbage disposal, and maintain sidewalks, entryways, and outdoor areas, including snow removal when required.
Emergency Response
Respond to building emergencies such as leaks, outages, or safety hazards. Take immediate action to mitigate damage, protect residents, and coordinate emergency services as needed. Maintain on-call availability per operational needs.
Resident & Staff Interaction
Maintain respectful, professional communication with residents, staff, and security. Address maintenance concerns, provide updates on repair status, and enforce building rules as directed by management.
Inventory, Reporting & Administration
Monitor maintenance supplies and equipment, maintain organized storage areas, complete work orders and inspection logs, provide regular updates to management, and assist with unit turnovers to ensure apartments are move‑in ready.

Benefits Overview: We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance; 403(b); Credit Union; FSAs; Short-and-Long-Term Disability; Transportation Plan; Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays’

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Must possess at least 5 Years’ experience with the building functions, including but not limited to: electrical, plumbing, heating and ventilation systems as well as completing routine tasks, such as fixing leaky pipes, painting rooms, patching drywall and fitting locks.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred

Company Overview

S:US IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Join a team of employees who care about the wellbeing of others. We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. From health and wellness resources to generous PTO, professional development, and more, explore all that we offer on our Benefits Page and see how S:US invests in you.

We believe in fostering a culture built on our core values: respect, integrity, support, maximizing individual potential and continuous quality improvement. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information and including all other statuses protected by Federal, State and Local laws. S:US is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities, including allowance of the use of services animals. To request reasonable accommodation or if you believe such a request was improperly handled or denied, contact the Leave Team at MyMedicalLeave@sus.org.