Maintenance Supervisor - Latham Campus

The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for proper maintenance of an affordable senior living community, equipment and grounds. This position is responsible for two 50 unit buildings co-located on the same Colonie NY campus.

Maintains, repairs and improves the building by accurately and promptly completing work orders, following maintenance schedules, investigating and researching solutions to problems and performing regular inspections of entire property.

Protects and oversees the physical safety of the building and all persons associated with it by maintaining organized and neat storage and work areas; understanding and implementing emergency procedures for all aspects of plumbing, electrical, physical and personal safety on the property; implementing appropriate safety procedures at all times, wearing/using appropriate protective gear and equipment; adhering to OSHA standards as applicable.

Meets project deadlines by prioritizing work and communicating closely with the Community Manager.

Maintains the cleanliness of the property by following routine cleaning schedules, which include floor care, general cleaning, trash removal, dusting, heavy cleaning and apartment turnovers.

Effectively utilizes required skills, such as electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, building and equipment repair and grounds care including grass, shrub, garden and tree maintenance and care, sidewalk and driveway maintenance, and snow removal.

Establishes and maintains professional relationships with residents, families, vendors, community groups, staff, applicants and visitors.

Controls expenses by comparison shopping, avoiding waste, developing new skills, maintaining property equipment, and acting promptly and efficiently to complete apartment turnovers.

Provides on-call coverage as scheduled.

Requirements

• Previous successful, verifiable employment

• Good communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Ability to work without close supervision

• Patience and compassion for the elderly and disabled

• Ability to negotiate four flights of stairs without assistance

• Ability to bend, stoop and reach

• Ability to lift 100 pounds unassisted

• Ability to read and understand written directions and manuals

• Valid New York State Driver’s License

• Exclusive access and willingness to use own vehicle during working and on-call hours for work-related travel

• Related experience as a Building Superintendent and/or working with the elderly is also desired

Benefits

DePaul Housing offers a competitive salary with excellent benefits.

Salary and benefits commensurate with training and experience.

We are a mission based not for profit which has been developing and managing senior citizen apartment communities for more than 40 years. Learn more about us at depaulhousing.com.

DePaul Housing Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you would like to apply for this position, please respond with a cover letter, resume and salary requirements.