Apartment House Superintendent

Southridge Cooperative, Section 3, Inc. ("SR3") seeks to hire a live-in Superintendent. SR3 is 360-unit apartment house cooperative located in Jackson Heights, Queens, New York. Built in 1957, SR3 is made up of six apartment houses located on one city block. This job is a "working superintendent" position requiring a high level of hands-on repair/maintenance skills, good person-to-person skills for communicating with shareholders, good organization (to handle an online service request system) and ability to handle some supervisory responsibility.

Requirements:

• minimum 3 years prior experience as an apartment building superintendent
• experience managing and scheduling staff (porters and handymen)
• plumbing (proficient)
• carpentry (proficient)
• electrical (proficient)
• repair and painting of interior walls (proficient)
• roofing (proficient)
• boiler (strong knowledge of both oil-burning and gas-burning boilers)
• exterior masonry (basic knowledge)
• intercom and electronic security (basic knowledge)
• elevators (basic knowledge)
• grounds maintenance - strong ability to manage and perform (when necessary) lawn maintenance, shrubbery maintenance, raking, snow removal and ice clearance
• technical skills, including but not limited to -
• computer - ability to learn and master app for receiving, tracking and resolving work requests from shareholders and reviewing status of past work requests
• email
• text messaging (from phone and computer)
• maintain online keyfob access database
• laundry (experience dealing with a contract laundry service and related equipment requirements)
• English (spoken)
• English (written)
• authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
• labor union - must be current member of Local 670 OR, if selected, agree to join Local 670 before being commencing work.

Pluses:

second language (for example, Spanish, Mandarin, Hindi, Urdu or Korean)

familiarity with upcoming NYC Local Laws 97, 157

maintenance of security cameras

maintenance of fitness equipment

General Responsibilities:

• On call 24/7 except for vacations and sick days; respond to all off-hours emergencies
• Make all day-to-day repairs that (a) do not require an outside contractor and (b) cannot be handled by handyman
• Monitor online work request system, handle or delegate each work request and track and record results
• In cooperation with SR3 President and managing agent, maintain work schedule for handymen and porters
• Regular walking inspections of facility, interior and exterior, public and private spaces, and entry of necessary repairs and maintenance in log; keep checklist
• Inspection of shareholders' units relating to leaks, pending sales, house rule violations, neighbor complaints
• Monitor contractors performing authorized work in SR3
• Maintenance and repairs - assume all handyman duties on certain shifts and when handyman is absent (vacation, sick)
• Cleaning - assume porter responsibilities from time to time and/or in a staffing emergency
• Purchase materials and supplies under supervision of Board members
• Online maintenance and updating of electronic keyfob access system

Pay :

Minimum weekly base pay for this position is set by union contract at $1,405 per week ($73,060 per year). SR3 can elect to offer a somewhat higher weekly pay rate based on prior experience. Overtime rate is x1.5.

Residence:

The Superintendent and family will live rent-free in a well-appointed, modern two-bedroom apartment in SR3 (electric and gas included). The location is convenient to public transit, shopping and schools.

Free Garage Parking:

The Superintendent will have a free parking space in a garage in one of the SR3 buildings.

Benefits :

paid holidays

paid vacation

sick days

401K (through Local 670)

health plan (through Local 670)

About the Superintendent Job and Southridge 3:

SR3 seeks a Superintendent whose good work ethic is matched by a sense of care and loyalty to SR3's shareholders. Residence at SR3 is limited to shareholders -- there are no "tenants" "sub-letters" "transients" or "investor owners." SR3's shareholders and staff are a racially, ethnically and religiously diverse group. We strive for a sense of community, inclusiveness and pride of home ownership. We seek a superintendent who wants to become part of that community.

The Superintendent will be supervised by SR3's Board of Directors, through the managing agent. While the Superintendent will participate in directing and tasking the handymen and porters, the Superintendent will, importantly, interact regularly with the shareholder/residents. Responsiveness, helpfulness and respect will be expected in the Superintendent's dealings with shareholders.

How to Apply:

Send email directly to SR3 at the email address given below.

Send:

1. your resume

2. the names, email addresses and phone numbers of three references (past work supervisors, residents of building where you worked, etc.). Provide the reference information with your application. Your references will not be contacted unless you are chosen for an on-site interview and you have given approval for a reference check.

3. proof of work status

by email to:

[email protected]

APPLICATION DEADLINE: APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER 12:01 A.M. ON JUNE 28, 2026 WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

NOTICE: THIS JOB POSTING IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT OR A CONTRACTUAL OFFER. THE POSITION DESCRIBED HEREIN WILL BE AN "AT WILL" POSITION UNDER APPLICABLE NEW YORK LAW.

Pay: $1,405.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person