What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Maintenance Supervisor position at Breaking Ground?
Located in the Bronx, Park House offers 248 units of permanent supportive housing to low-income New Yorkers, and chronically homeless individuals, including individuals with mental illness. Breaking Ground coordinates property management services.
Located in the Bronx, Webster Avenue offers 170 units of permanent supportive housing to low-income New Yorkers, people living with HIV/AIDS, and chronically homeless individuals, including some with mental illness. The Center for Urban Community Services provides comprehensive onsite social services, and Breaking Ground coordinates property management services.
Reporting to the Building Director, the Senior Maintenance Supervisor, oversees the day-to-day building operations including all direct supervision of Maintenance Supervisor and Assistant Maintenance Supervisor. These activities directly support the residents and contribute to Breaking Ground’s overall mission of ending homelessness. This position directly impacts the quality of life of all tenants by providing a structurally safe, exceptionally clean, and highly maintained positive environment. These buildings are the prominent buildings for Breaking Ground’s permanent housing portfolio. Additionally, they provide space for public and private events, fundraising and tours. The Senior Maintenance Supervisor develops a preventative maintenance plan, performs electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and general carpentry work. The Senior Maintenance Supervisor assigns tasks and coordinates inspections with tenants, supervisors, peers, and related city agencies; and oversees maintenance of building systems through work orders, purchasing, and building inspections. The Senior Maintenance Supervisor ensures the building maintains certificates of fitness.
The Senior Maintenance Supervisor must reside on site and provide after-hours emergency coverage.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
Manage day-to-day building functions, walkthroughs and supervise the Maintenance Supervisor and Assistant Maintenance Supervisor II
Manage 400 units across multiple properties
Ensure building is event-ready maintained
Oversee the maintenance contracts from multiple vendors across multiple properties
Oversee the management of building maintenance services and systems with contractors and supervisors
Ensure that proper unit turnover and maintenance work order service levels are maintained
Manage annual budget for Maintenance department
Pro-actively monitor and address summonses/violations/City complaints via agency websites and additional tools e.g., SiteCompli and strategize to reduce violations/summonses
Manage preparation of annual building-wide inspections conducted by DHS, DOH, DOB, FDNY, and other agencies
Provide direction and ensure tenant concerns about maintenance are addressed via meetings or written notices
Respond to emergency calls and manage how maintenance staff rectify existing conditions
Respond to summons, violations, and city complaints
Assist in preparation of annual budget and maintain budget for maintenance department
Maintain inspection logs for standpipe/sprinkler; maintenance logs; and all federal, state, and city regulations
Ensure building compliance with all building and health codes
Perform other duties as assigned
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma, GED, or Trade School Certification required
Minimum 5 years working in the building trades or related field
Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience
Previous experience using Maintenance Connection, or another Computerized Main
Previous experience using Maintenance Connection, or another Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) system required
Taken supervisory and managerial training seminars preferred
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Microsoft Teams, and some property management programs like MRI Outlook
Basic skills in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and dry wall application
Required: current S-12 Fire Sprinkler, S-13 Standpipe, and S-95 Fire Alarm Systems Certifications
Preferred: F-07 and W-07 Fitness for Fire and Emergency Drill Conductor Certifications
If needed for the building, complete any required certifications within first six months of employment
Ability to read and understand basic floor plans
Ability to read and understand English
Ability to work with diverse population, including persons with mental illness and histories of homelessness
Salary : $71,000 - $78,000