RESIDENT BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT (HA)

About the Role

Under general direction, supervise the operation and maintenance of properties of the Housing Authority; or, in the Authority's central office, supervise skilled and semi-skilled employees in major repair programs. Implement established procedures, establish work schedules, and develop job instructions to maintain and/or improve agency standards. May utilize computers.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise the care, cleaning, and policing of all public spaces within Housing Authority buildings and grounds.
• Supervise the maintenance of facility services, including water, gas, electricity, heat, hot water, and waste disposal.
• Supervise the maintenance of structures and mechanical equipment, including elevators and appurtenances.
• Inspect work of maintenance contractors.
• Supervise the repair and adjustment of structures and equipment.
• Supervise the maintenance of roof tanks, standpipe systems, hoses for standpipe systems, sprinkler systems, and auxiliary equipment.
• Train and instruct maintenance employees.
• Supervise the care of landscaped areas.
• Take action in response to requests for necessary repairs and adjustments to structures and equipment.
• Schedule and supervise redecorating as directed.
• Keep records and accounts of equipment and supplies and prepare appropriate reports.

Requirements

A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent, plus five years of supervisory experience in the operation, repair, and maintenance of large tenanted buildings, three years of which must have been in responsible charge of properties having not less than seven maintenance and operations employees.

Higher education may be substituted for up to two years of this experience on the basis of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for each year of experience. However, all candidates must have at least three years of experience in responsible charge of properties having not less than seven maintenance and operations employees.

Benefits

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans, and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

Additional Information

This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. For NYCHA employees: This position is open as a promotional opportunity only and is not open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis. NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title, or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at their current location and in their current title and level (if applicable). NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.