Job Description
Job description:
Lead Superintendent-Facilities Manager Union 32BJ
Location: Upper Manhattan
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Property Manager
Job Summary
We are seeking an accomplished and highly skilled Live-In Building Superintendent to oversee day-to-day building operations, emergency response, and long-term capital improvements in a large-scale multifamily development undergoing PACT (Permanent Affordability Commitment Together) renovations.
This role requires deep technical knowledge across all major trades—boilers, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems—along with proven leadership in managing multi-disciplinary maintenance teams. The Superintendent will serve as both a hands-on problem solver and a strategic manager, ensuring smooth daily operations while coordinating with contractors, consultants, and management during complex renovation projects.
The position requires the candidate to reside onsite, ensuring rapid response to after-hours emergencies and direct oversight of all building systems.
Key Responsibilities
1. Maintenance Operations
Direct and oversee daily maintenance across all building systems, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and safety.
Establish and manage preventive maintenance schedules to extend the life of critical infrastructure.
Respond immediately to tenant and building emergencies, applying handson technical expertise when required.
Coordinate with outside contractors for specialized repair or renovation work.
Maintain a wellstocked and organized supply inventory, including renovationrelated materials.
Implement sustainability measures such as energyefficient lighting, heating, and water conservation systems.
2. PACT Renovation Oversight
Capital Project Support: Act as the onsite liaison for PACT renovation contractors, ensuring work aligns with scope, timelines, and safety requirements.
Tenant Coordination: Assist management with tenant communications during renovations, including temporary relocations, access scheduling, and unit readiness.
Quality Assurance: Conduct daily walkthroughs of active renovation zones, verifying contractor workmanship and ensuring adherence to HQS, DOB, and NYCHA standards.
Punch List Management: Work with contractors and property management to identify, track, and close out deficiencies in renovated units.
System Upgrades: Monitor replacement and modernization of boilers, plumbing stacks, gas lines, elevators, and fire safety systems.
Safety & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to dust, lead paint, asbestos, and mold abatement protocols required in occupied buildings under renovation.
Reporting: Maintain detailed logs of contractor progress, resident complaints, and completed upgrades for management and ownership review.
3. Trade Expertise
Boilers: Manage preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections; ensure regulatory compliance and readiness for heating season.
Plumbing: Oversee pipe replacements, fixture installations, and sewage/drainage systems. Interpret blueprints and ensure code compliance.
Carpentry: Repair, install, and modify building components including doors, windows, framing, drywall, and cabinetry.
Electrical: Perform and supervise electrical system maintenance—wiring, circuit breakers, and lighting—ensuring compliance with electrical codes and safe integration with new PACT installations.
4. Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution
Diagnose and resolve complex issues across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems.
Use diagnostic tools to identify system inefficiencies and recommend costeffective, longterm solutions.
Develop strategies to reduce repeat issues and minimize downtime during both daily operations and renovations.
5. Team Leadership
Supervise and mentor a large staff of assistant superintendents, handymen, maintenance workers, and porters.
Assign tasks based on skill sets and oversee workflow to ensure highquality, timely completion.
Hold regular staff meetings covering renovation progress, safety protocols, and operational goals.
Conduct performance evaluations, provide training, and support staff development.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and residentfocused service.
6. Quality Control & Safety
Perform routine inspections of apartments, common areas, and building systems.
Verify that both staff and contractors meet high standards of workmanship.
Enforce OSHA, FDNY, and NYCHA safety requirements, especially during renovation work.
Lead safety drills, provide toolbox talks, and monitor use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
7. Regulatory Compliance
HQS: Ensure renovated and occupied units meet HUD Housing Quality Standards.
DOB: Manage permits, inspections, and code compliance for renovation projects.
HPD: Ensure adherence to HPD guidelines for affordable housing properties.
FDNY: Maintain all fire protection systems, ensuring compliance with FDNY inspections.
REAC: Prepare buildings for REAC inspections, documenting readiness and resolving deficiencies.
Environmental: Enforce compliance with lead, asbestos, and mold abatement regulations under PACT protocols.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
10+ years of progressive experience in building maintenance, with 5+ years in a supervisory role.
Experience managing large affordable housing or public housing portfolios undergoing capital renovations.
Strong technical expertise across all trades: boiler operations, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC.
Familiarity with PACT/NYCHA conversion projects, affordable housing regulations, and HUD standards.
Proven team leadership with ability to motivate and develop staff.
Strong organizational, communication, and problemsolving skills.
Proficiency in Yardi or other maintenance management software a plus.
Valid driver’s license; flexibility to travel to offsite trainings or vendor meetings.
Must live onsite and be available for 24/7 emergency response.
Physical Requirements
Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
Ability to lift to 50 pounds.
Extended standing, walking, climbing, and working in confined spaces during inspections or repairs.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Health, dental, and vision insurance per Union Contract
Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays per Union Contract.
Professional development and trade certification opportunities.
Housing provided onsite.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
Manhattan, NY 10027 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
About ELH Maintenance LLC
ELH Mgmt. LLC is a full-service, solution-driven real estate company with unmatched expertise in building, acquiring, preserving and managing affordable housing throughout New York City. By transforming the built environment to create new housing opportunities, ELH seeks to empower the residents who call our properties home and stabilize the neighborhoods in which we operate.
Lead Superintendent-Facilities Manager Union 32BJ
Location: Upper Manhattan
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Property Manager
Job Summary
We are seeking an accomplished and highly skilled Live-In Building Superintendent to oversee day-to-day building operations, emergency response, and long-term capital improvements in a large-scale multifamily development undergoing PACT (Permanent Affordability Commitment Together) renovations.
This role requires deep technical knowledge across all major trades—boilers, plumbing, carpentry, and electrical systems—along with proven leadership in managing multi-disciplinary maintenance teams. The Superintendent will serve as both a hands-on problem solver and a strategic manager, ensuring smooth daily operations while coordinating with contractors, consultants, and management during complex renovation projects.
The position requires the candidate to reside onsite, ensuring rapid response to after-hours emergencies and direct oversight of all building systems.
Key Responsibilities
1. Maintenance Operations
Direct and oversee daily maintenance across all building systems, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and safety.
Establish and manage preventive maintenance schedules to extend the life of critical infrastructure.
Respond immediately to tenant and building emergencies, applying handson technical expertise when required.
Coordinate with outside contractors for specialized repair or renovation work.
Maintain a wellstocked and organized supply inventory, including renovationrelated materials.
Implement sustainability measures such as energyefficient lighting, heating, and water conservation systems.
2. PACT Renovation Oversight
Capital Project Support: Act as the onsite liaison for PACT renovation contractors, ensuring work aligns with scope, timelines, and safety requirements.
Tenant Coordination: Assist management with tenant communications during renovations, including temporary relocations, access scheduling, and unit readiness.
Quality Assurance: Conduct daily walkthroughs of active renovation zones, verifying contractor workmanship and ensuring adherence to HQS, DOB, and NYCHA standards.
Punch List Management: Work with contractors and property management to identify, track, and close out deficiencies in renovated units.
System Upgrades: Monitor replacement and modernization of boilers, plumbing stacks, gas lines, elevators, and fire safety systems.
Safety & Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to dust, lead paint, asbestos, and mold abatement protocols required in occupied buildings under renovation.
Reporting: Maintain detailed logs of contractor progress, resident complaints, and completed upgrades for management and ownership review.
3. Trade Expertise
Boilers: Manage preventive maintenance, repairs, and inspections; ensure regulatory compliance and readiness for heating season.
Plumbing: Oversee pipe replacements, fixture installations, and sewage/drainage systems. Interpret blueprints and ensure code compliance.
Carpentry: Repair, install, and modify building components including doors, windows, framing, drywall, and cabinetry.
Electrical: Perform and supervise electrical system maintenance—wiring, circuit breakers, and lighting—ensuring compliance with electrical codes and safe integration with new PACT installations.
4. Troubleshooting & Problem Resolution
Diagnose and resolve complex issues across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems.
Use diagnostic tools to identify system inefficiencies and recommend costeffective, longterm solutions.
Develop strategies to reduce repeat issues and minimize downtime during both daily operations and renovations.
5. Team Leadership
Supervise and mentor a large staff of assistant superintendents, handymen, maintenance workers, and porters.
Assign tasks based on skill sets and oversee workflow to ensure highquality, timely completion.
Hold regular staff meetings covering renovation progress, safety protocols, and operational goals.
Conduct performance evaluations, provide training, and support staff development.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and residentfocused service.
6. Quality Control & Safety
Perform routine inspections of apartments, common areas, and building systems.
Verify that both staff and contractors meet high standards of workmanship.
Enforce OSHA, FDNY, and NYCHA safety requirements, especially during renovation work.
Lead safety drills, provide toolbox talks, and monitor use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
7. Regulatory Compliance
HQS: Ensure renovated and occupied units meet HUD Housing Quality Standards.
DOB: Manage permits, inspections, and code compliance for renovation projects.
HPD: Ensure adherence to HPD guidelines for affordable housing properties.
FDNY: Maintain all fire protection systems, ensuring compliance with FDNY inspections.
REAC: Prepare buildings for REAC inspections, documenting readiness and resolving deficiencies.
Environmental: Enforce compliance with lead, asbestos, and mold abatement regulations under PACT protocols.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or related field preferred. Equivalent experience considered.
10+ years of progressive experience in building maintenance, with 5+ years in a supervisory role.
Experience managing large affordable housing or public housing portfolios undergoing capital renovations.
Strong technical expertise across all trades: boiler operations, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC.
Familiarity with PACT/NYCHA conversion projects, affordable housing regulations, and HUD standards.
Proven team leadership with ability to motivate and develop staff.
Strong organizational, communication, and problemsolving skills.
Proficiency in Yardi or other maintenance management software a plus.
Valid driver’s license; flexibility to travel to offsite trainings or vendor meetings.
Must live onsite and be available for 24/7 emergency response.
Physical Requirements
Ability to work in varying weather conditions.
Ability to lift to 50 pounds.
Extended standing, walking, climbing, and working in confined spaces during inspections or repairs.
Benefits
Competitive salary
Health, dental, and vision insurance per Union Contract
Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays per Union Contract.
Professional development and trade certification opportunities.
Housing provided onsite.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
Manhattan, NY 10027 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
About ELH Maintenance LLC
ELH Mgmt. LLC is a full-service, solution-driven real estate company with unmatched expertise in building, acquiring, preserving and managing affordable housing throughout New York City. By transforming the built environment to create new housing opportunities, ELH seeks to empower the residents who call our properties home and stabilize the neighborhoods in which we operate.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Lead Superintendent-Facilities Manager Union 32BJ position is now open for candidates interested in the Remote Jobs sector. This role in New York City offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Remote Jobs is a plus.
