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Maintenance Supervisor I

90 Sands, 90 Sands Street, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America

Req #2767

Thursday, October 3, 2024

ABOUT US: - We believe that everyone deserves a home!

Breaking Ground operates nearly 4,000 units of housing across New York City, along with housing in upstate New York and Connecticut. Supportive housing - affordable housing paired with services designed to help people maintain their homes for the long-term - is widely recognized as a proven and cost-effective solution to chronic homelessness.

But we didn't stop at providing housing. Breaking Ground's programs and services help people experiencing street homelessness - especially those who have been on the streets the longest - to come indoors. Through our Street to Home outreach program and transitional housing resources, we help people get, and stay, on the path to a permanent home.

Located in DUMBO, Brooklyn, 90 Sands offers 491 units of permanent , supportive housing to low-income New Yorkers , people living with HIV/AIDS, and chronically homeless individuals, including individuals with mental illness. Built on the former site of the Watchtower Society, t he 30-story building features a multipurpose room for community events and meetings, a digital library/computer lab, and a fitness room. The Center for Urban Community S ervi ces pro v ides comprehensive onsite social services, and Breaking Gr ound coordinates property management services.

Reporting to the Building Director, the Maintenance Supervisor, I oversees the day-to-day building operations including all direct supervision of the m aintenance s taff. 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 perm anent housing portfolio. Additionally, t hey provide space for public and private event s, fundraising and tours.

The Maintenance Supervisor 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 e nsure s the building maintains certificates of fitness.

The Maintenance Supervisor must reside on site and provide after-hours emergency coverage.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES :

• Manage day - to - day building functions and supervise the maintenance and housekeeping staff

• Manage 400+ units , older , 200 ,00 0 square f eet + , building complexities that might include a complex building management system requiring training and ongoing maintenance; in - unit HVACs ; duel - fuel boilers ; complex heating systems ; unit turnover complexi ties ; and multiple commercial spaces

• Ensure building is event- ready maintained

• Oversee the maintenance contracts for multiple elevators and operate freight 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

• S trategi ze 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 5 years working in the building trades or related field

• Minimum 2 years of s u pervisory experience

• Previous experience using Maintenance Connection, or another Compute rized Maint enance 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

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly

• Min Hiring Rate $39.01

• Max Hiring Rate $42.86

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• 90 Sands, 90 Sands Street, Brooklyn, New York, United States of America