Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Building Superintendent
- Performs regular inspections of all common areas.
- Keeps building grounds and common areas clean and in safe condition.
- Maintains fobs.
- Responds to owner requests for repairs and keeps a journal of completed work.
- Ensures that garbage and recycled items are placed for pick up at the appropriate times and in the proper manner.
- Keeps entrances and stairways explicit of ice, snow and debris.
- Maintains fresh paint in the interior of the building.
- Maintains inspection logs for sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers and other building systems as required by state and federal law.
- Conducts regular preventative inspection and maintenance on items throughout the interior and exterior of the building.
- Responds to emergency calls during business hours and after hours.
- Coordinates with contractors or repair crews for work that is outsourced.
- Purchases all maintenance supplies and keeps adequate inventory.
- Wears the proper safety equipment in the appropriate situations including hard hats, eye and ear protection, safety shoes, gloves, face mask and respirator.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must have strong problem solving skills.
- Has the ability to perform basic repairs in electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems.
- Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must have superior customer service skills.
- Has good listening and negotiating skills.
- Must be detail oriented and have good scheduling skills.
- Must be proficient at safely using tools associated with the job.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- Must be able to lift heavy items.
- Must be able to maneuver in small spaces.
- Must be able to kneel and crouch or climb tall ladders.
- Must have valuable computer literacy
Education and Experience
- High school diploma.
- Experience working on a construction or maintenance crew.
- Must pass criminal background check as well as a drug test in order to be bondable.
Work Environment
- Must be able to deal effectively with unruly or unhappy residents.
- Must be able to work in dirty, hot, cramped and otherwise uncomfortable areas.
- Time will be spent walking all over the property, including up and down stairs.
- Must be willing to work odd hours including nights.