Facility Superintendent


Clear Path for Veterans: Career Services
Chittenango, New York

Posted On: April 10, 2024
Salary: $23.00 to $28.00 per hour

Position Description: 

The Facility Superintendent plays a vital role in insuring Class A facility maintenance for a wide variety of facilities within the VIP Property Management portfolio. These facilities consist of commercial, industrial, retail, mixed-use residential, and medical offices. This position requires an extensive background in HVAC mechanical systems, along with, routine knowledge of plumbing, electrical and overall facility maintenance skills.

Duties: 

  • Perform ongoing repairs and maintenance to mechanical systems including, but not limited to, heat pumps, chillers, boilers, centrifugal pumps, cooling towers, condensing units, backup generators, WSHP loops, air handlers, make up air units, and VRV systems.
  • Maintain, complete, and log all preventative maintenance on HVAC equipment including but not limited to, replacement of filters, greasing or changing belts, valve replacements, visual inspections, etc.
  • Perform a variety of plumbing tasks such as repair water leaks, toilet and urinal repairs, shower drains, kitchen/bathroom faucets and sinks, and sewer drains.
  • Electrical functions such as bulb replacement, ballast changes, switches, outlets, electrical motors, and general knowledge of electrical panels, breakers, and transformers.
  • Execute and maintain logs for any in-house routine inspections for Life Safety equipment, as well as address any emergency concerns regarding life safety as they arise.
  • Meet and escort vendors or contractors for scheduled inspections, repairs, preventative maintenance, or other property related needs.
  • General carpentry skills to perform maintenance on residential apartments turnover, such as, but not limited to, drywall repair/replacement, ceiling repair, painting, caulking, floor repair, tile repair, basic appliance repair, etc.
  • Grounds clean up all year round.
  • Work alongside Property Manager assisting with the management of and oversight of third-party contractors at each property for snow removal, landscape, janitorial services, elevator maintenance and other various tasks.
  • Interact and communicate effectively with Tenants (commercial and residential) in a professional manner.
  • Must be able to respond to emergency after hours repairs and maintenance to include, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Perform other repair & maintenance functions as needed.

Skills & Qualifications: 

  • Prior employment within facility management working in commercial or mixed-use setting.
  • Effective use of technology: mobile phone, laptop, email, energy management software, access control or door software, etc.
  • Physically lift up to 100 lbs. and ability to visit entire job site (including stairs and elevated structures)
  • Consistency; promises kept; credibility; trustworthiness
  • Responsiveness, flexibility, approachability, and courtesy
  • Expresses thoughts and ideas in a clear, organized, and articulate manner
  • Knowing how emotions, preferences, and resources impact others
  • Takes independent action and demonstrates original thinking
  • Able to independently manage time and prioritize tasks
  • Ability to recognize, breakdown and make timely, critical, and cost effective decisions
  • Accepting of company mission and core values

This job post belongs to Clear Path for Veterans, a Non-Profit organization dedicated to assisting military veterans find and apply to employment opportunities. 

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