Residential Building Handyperson

About the role

Position Overview: S:US is seeking a Live-In Residential Building Handyperson (Superintendent) for their supportive housing program in the Bronx. Program Location: Macombs Road Bronx, New York 10452. The Residential Building Handyperson will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and performing minor repairs in a residential shelter. Responsible for the overall maintenance and operation of a supportive housing residential building. This is a hands-on role that oversees Maintenance Workers and Porters while performing building repairs, responding to maintenance requests, coordinating apartment turnovers, preparing for inspections, and ensuring the property remains safe, clean, and compliant.

Job ID: 2026-18959. Work Location: In Person.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and perform minor repairs in a residential shelter.
• Oversee Maintenance Workers and Porters.
• Perform building repairs.
• Respond to maintenance requests.
• Coordinate apartment turnovers.
• Prepare for inspections.
• Ensure property remains safe, clean, and compliant.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• At least five years of experience with building functions, including electrical, plumbing, heating, and ventilation systems.
• Experience completing routine tasks such as fixing leaky pipes, painting rooms, patching drywall, and fitting locks.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Passionate about the S:US mission and provision of supportive housing.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and self-motivated.
• Ability to manage other employees in a high-paced, dynamic atmosphere.
• Excellent written, oral, and email communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Prior experience in residential housing, property management, supportive housing, or apartment building maintenance is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Prescription/Vision/Life Insurance
• 403(b)
• Credit Union
• FSAs
• Short-and-Long-Term Disability
• Transportation Plan
• Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays

Pay

Salary range: USD $69,992.00 per year (both minimum and maximum).