Assistant Building Superintendent
About this position
Building Superintendent performs basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and heating and air conditioning work as well as some carpentry work. Responsibilities include collecting rent, maintaining rental journal, responding to tenant requests, conducting regular inspections, and coordinating with contractors. Required skills include problem solving, basic repair abilities, communication, customer service, and knowledge of building codes. Education requirements include a high school diploma and experience in construction or maintenance.
Responsibilities
• Collects rent from tenants.
• Maintains rental journal of delinquent and up-to-date payments.
• Delivers renewal letters and eviction notices.
• Maintains parking permits.
• Inspects vacant units and prepares them for rental.
• Completes purchase orders.
• Takes packing and delivery slips to the building manager.
• Responds to tenant requests for repairs and keeps a journal of completed work.
• Keeps building grounds and common areas clean and in safe condition.
• Ensures that garbage and recycled items are placed for pick up at the appropriate times and in the proper manner.
• Maintains fresh paint on interior and exterior of the building.
• Maintains inspection logs for sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers and other building systems as required by state and federal law.
• Conducts regular preventative maintenance on items throughout the interior and exterior of the building.
• Performs regular inspections of all common areas.
• Responds to emergency calls.
• Coordinates with contractors or repair crews for work that is outsourced.
• Keeps noise levels to a minimum.
• Discusses rental violations with tenants with the goal of resolution.
• Participates in interviewing and hiring of maintenance staff.
• Supervises the work of unskilled laborers.
• Purchases all maintenance supplies and keeps adequate inventory.
• Wears the proper safety equipment in the appropriate situations including hard hats, eye and ear protection, safety shoes, gloves, face mask and respirator.
Requirements
• Must have strong problem solving skills.
• Has the ability to perform basic repairs in electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have superior customer service skills.
• Has good listening and negotiating skills.
• Must be detail oriented and have good scheduling skills.
• Must be proficient at safely using tools associated with the job.
• Has knowledge of building codes and safety standards as set forth by the state and federal governments.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift heavy items.
• Must have basic first aid skills.
• Must be able to maneuver in small spaces.
• Must be able to kneel and crouch or climb tall ladders.
• High school diploma.
• Experience working on a construction or maintenance crew.
• Associate’s degree in Property Management.
• Must pass criminal background check as well as a drug test in order to be bondable.