Superintendent - 4152

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community.

In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

We have 60 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development.

We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

Qualifications (Education, professional certifications, or licenses, experience)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in building management
• Experience initiating and developing building cleaning standards.
• Certificate of operation of all fire department standards such as Standpipe with City Mains, Fire Drill Conductor, Maintenance of Inside Alarm System, Supervision of Low PSI Oil Burner, Fire Life Safety Director (T89).
• Proficiency in English required; proficiency in a second language preferred.
• Valid, clean driver’s license from the state in which the bearer resides preferred.

Required Certifications

1. Fire Life Safety Director ( T89)

2. FDNY sprinkler certificate of Fitness

3. FDNY Standpipe Certificate of Fitness

4. FDNY Fire drill conductor Certificate of Fitness

5. FDNY Interior Fire Alarm Maintenance Certificate of Fitness

6. FDNY Fire Safety Coordinator

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Operations Director and Building Management to maintain efficient operation of the physical plant.
• Train and supervise Repair Technicians and Porters
• Maintain heating and ventilations systems centrally, in office locations and units.
• Maintain boiler unit and develop schedules for filter cleanings, checks of water levels and boiler room maintenance.
• Maintain clean sewer drains and traps.
• Maintain common area lighting, emergency exit doors and lights, laundry facilities, water tank, outdoor lighting, entry ways and other exit doors.
• Maintain all venting systems, including lint traps and dryers in laundry rooms.
• Perform exterminating services on spot basis.
• Participate in and be responsible for stand-by emergency schedule for evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Responsible for cleaning, painting and replacement of defective fixtures when an apartment becomes available.
• Conduct inspections as required for preventative maintenance program and keep records of such inspections.
• Have knowledge of and label all water and gas shut-offs, sewer clean-outs, standpipe, and sprinkler system shut-off valves, etc.
• Have knowledge of water tank operation including testing of chemicals.
• Review maintenance work orders and assign work to porters and repair technicians as necessary.
• Make weekly roof to cellar inspections.
• Supervise Maintenance staff, assign tasks and review time sheets.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Program Specific Responsibilities

• Maintain critical files on Water tank, including testing and inspections.
• Maintain all venting systems including lint traps in laundry room.

Skills / Abilities

• Strong Communication and organization skills
• Ability to work with multiple agency personnel.
• Ability to lift, pull, push and / or move a minimum of 60 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, crouch or sit for long periods of time.

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law.

This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination.

We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact .