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RESIDENT BUILDING SUPERINTENDENT

Posted November 27, 2025
Full-time Director

Job Overview

Under general direction, supervise the operation and maintenance of properties of the Housing Authority; or, in the Authority's central office, supervise skilled and semi-skilled employees in major repair programs; implement established procedures; establish work schedules; develop job instructions to maintain and/or improve agency standards. May utilize computers. Perform related work.

Examples of typical tasks include the following:

1. Schedule and supervise the care, cleaning and policing of all public spaces within Housing Authority buildings and grounds.
2. Supervise the maintenance of facility services, including water, gas, electricity, heat, hot water, and waste disposal.
3. Supervise the maintenance of structures and mechanical equipment, including elevators and appurtenances thereto.
4. Inspect work of maintenance contractors.
5. Supervise the repair and adjustment of structures and equipment.
6. Supervise the maintenance of roof tanks, standpipe systems, hoses for standpipe systems, sprinkler systems, and auxiliary equipment thereto.
7. Train and instruct maintenance employees.
8. Supervise the care of landscaped areas.
9. Take action in response to requests for necessary repairs and adjustments to structures and equipment.
10. Schedule and supervise redecorating as directed.
11. Keep records and accounts of equipment and supplies and prepare appropriate reports.

NOTE: IF THIS APPOINTMENT IS MADE ON A PROVISIONAL BASIS PURSUANT TO 65 OF THE NYS CIVIL SERVICE LAW, NO TENURE OR PERMANENCE ACCRUES TO AN INCUMBENT IN THIS POSITION BY VIRTUE OF SUCH APPOINTMENT.

NOTE: This position is open to qualified persons with a disability who are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the link below:

https://bit.ly/55aProgram

Additional Information:
1. For NYCHA employees: this position is open as a promotional opportunity only. It is not open on a direct transfer (lateral) basis.
2. NYCHA employees applying for promotional, title or level change opportunities must have served a period of one year at current location and in current title and level (if applicable).
3. NYCHA residents are encouraged to apply.

NYCHA provides benefits that include a choice of medical coverage plans, deferred compensation plans and a defined pension benefit plan as a member of the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS).

Please read this posting carefully to make certain you meet the minimum qualification requirements before applying to this position.

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