Assistant Super

Job Description

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Assistant Super is responsible for overseeing the maintenance team and assisting the Director of Facilities in all upkeep and repair duties including maintaining indoor and outdoor spaces, identifying the need for repairs, responding to maintenance requests, and servicing facilities equipment. 

LOCATION:

• Upper Manhattan

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform general electrical, mechanical, plumbing, safety systems and flooring
• Perform tasks including wall preparation and painting, cleaning facilities
• Respond to all maintenance requests in a timely and professional manner
• Detect and report the need for major maintenance repairs throughout the facility
• Regularly check program and office spaces to identify issues with litter, mechanical failure or breakdowns
• Supervise porters
• Maintain the cleanliness of outside spaces such as parking lots and sidewalks
• Inspect vehicles and report any operational or structural defects immediately to Director of Facilities
• Respond to all facility emergencies
• Room setup and breakdown for various programs that take place throughout day
• Observing meters and gauges to determine the operating condition of equipment and to be familiar with the operation of all building services and equipment
• Ensure proper inspection of all building systems including boiler, fire extinguishers, fire alarm system, elevator, exhaust and air conditioning units
• Keep property clean and safe at all times including removal of litter and removal of snow from sidewalk and driveway
• Keep all maintenance areas clean and neat on ongoing basis
• Obtain and/or retain up to date, appropriate certificates of fitness to operate fire alarm and standpipe system (including Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems and Other Related Systems, Standpipe for Multizone System, City Wide Sprinkler Systems, and City Wide Standpipe Systems) and other certifications as required
• Available for facility emergencies during non-working hours whenever Director of Facilities is not available (such as when that staff person is on vacation)

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2 years’ working experience in a similar role
• Experience with plumbing and electrical systems
• Ability to work with hand and power tools
• Extremely organized and detail-orientated
• Experience supervising a team preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

SCHEDULE:

• Monday through Friday

STATUS: 

• Full-time, Exempt

COMPENSATION:

• $67,000 to 75,000 per year
• Competitive benefits package (Health Insurance; Generous Paid Time Off; Pension Plan; Optional 403b Plan; Life Insurance; Optional Flexible Spending Account; Optional Commuter Benefit Plan; Free Y Fitness Center/Gym Membership)

This job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other functions and responsibilities may change or may be assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

YM & YWHA of Washington Heights & Inwood provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

This position is open to internal and external candidates.

Established in 1917, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the “Y”) is a not-for-profit Jewish Community Center that welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs. We offer a wide range of educational, recreational, and social service programs to enhance the quality of life of the people we serve. From topnotch early childhood education and youth development programs to innovative senior center services, there’s always something for everyone at the Y!

Company Description

Established in 1917, the YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood (the “Y”) is a not-for-profit Jewish Community Center that welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs. We offer a wide range of educational, recreational, and social service programs to enhance the quality of life of the people we serve. From topnotch early childhood education and youth development programs to innovative senior center services, there’s always something for everyone at the Y!