Maintenance Supervisor II

Located in t he Bronx, Park House offers 248 units of permanent supportive housing to low-income New Yor kers , and chronically homeless individuals, including individuals with mental illness. Breaking Ground coordinates property management services. Reporting to the Building Director, the Maintenance Supervisor, II oversees the day-to-day building operations including all direct supervision of the maintenance staff.

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 Maintenance Supervisor II develops a preventative maintenance plan, performs electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and general carpentry work. The 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 Maintenance Supervisor ensures the building maintains certificates of fitness. The Maintenance Supervisor must reside on site and provide after-hours emergency coverage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Manage day-to-day building functions and supervise the maintenance and housekeeping staff
• Manage 190-275 units, building complexities that includes building management system requiring training and ongoing maintenance; complex heating systems; unit turnover complexities
• Oversee the maintenance contracts for multiple elevators
• Manage building maintenance services and systems with contractors and supervisors
• Coordinate, dispatch, and verify work performed both physically and via the work order system
• Oversee work order system and unit-turn-over process
• Assist with preparation of annual building-wide inspections conducted by DHS, DOH, DOB, FDNY, and other agencies
• Address tenant concerns about maintenance via meetings or written notices
• Respond to emergency calls and rectify existing conditions
• Respond to summons, violations, and city complaints
• Strategize to reduce violations and summons
• 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 4 years working in the building trades or related field
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
• 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