About the Role
The Superintendent-Maintenance Worker III oversees the overall maintenance of the East 119th Street Veterans Residence, a supportive housing facility for formerly homeless veterans. This role requires availability for emergency response and ensures the facility meets all safety and operational standards.
Responsibilities
- Recruit, train, and supervise maintenance staff.
- Develop and execute a preventative maintenance plan covering fire safety, OSHA, and other system requirements.
- Manage facility work orders.
- Track property maintenance, inventory, and purchases using a computerized maintenance system.
- Respond to emergency calls outside of regular business hours.
- Assist in the preparation of the capital budget.
- Ensure all regulatory inspections are completed and filed on time.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Three years of related experience in building maintenance.
- One year of supervisory experience.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching.
- S-12: City Wide Sprinkler Systems / S-11 Residential Sprinkler Systems certification.
- S-13: City Wide Standpipe Systems certification.
- S-95: Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems and other related systems certification.
- P-98: Fuel-oil Piping and Storage Systems certification.
- F-80: Coordinator of Fire Safety and Alarm Systems in Homeless Shelters certification.
Skills
- Basic computer skills.
- Supervisory skills.
- Preventative maintenance planning.
- Budget assistance.
- Regulatory compliance management.
Location
- New York, NY 10036
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Three years of related experience
- One year of supervisory experience
Education Level
- High School Diploma
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Prescription Coverage
- Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Birthday Holiday
About the Company
- Volunteers of America–Greater New York is a leading anti-poverty organization serving New York City, Northern New Jersey, and Westchester.
- Operates 70+ programs supporting over 35,000 adults and children annually.
- Provides services to individuals experiencing homelessness, survivors of domestic violence, youth aging out of foster care, veterans, seniors, and children with developmental delays.
Equal Opportunity
- VOA-Greater New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled/Other Protected Categories.
