POSITION: Supervisor of Maintenance – The Muhlenberg Residence

REPORTS TO: Director of The Muhlenberg Residence

CLASSIFICATION: Full Time

EXEMPT/NONEXEMPT: Hourly Non-Exempt

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Supervisor of Maintenance understands the importance of a well cared for facility and works to keep the structure of The Muhlenberg Residence in good repair and in clean and orderly condition.

The Supervisor of Maintenance is classified as an essential worker, and as such, they accept responsibility for the completion of their duties during times of emergencies, including large-scale emergencies. These include but are not limited to, weather related emergencies, nationwide pandemics, civil unrest, and domestic threat.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Maintains and oversees the interior and exterior of The Muhlenberg Residence at the highest standard of excellence (clean and clear of debris, etc.).

• Supervises all other maintenance staff and maintains a safe working and living environment for all employees and residents.

• Measures daily departmental performance and provides feedback.

• Schedules assigned employees with sufficient work orders to be completed daily in addition to tending to emergency work

• Examines objects, systems, and facilities, and analyzes information to determine needed installations, services, and repairs.

• Coordinates purchases of maintenance supplies and monitors departmental expenditures.

• Orders, picks up, and maintains parts, supplies, and equipment; tracks and maintains up-to-date inventory.

• Assembles and installs furniture, shelves and other building/office items.

• Sweeps and mops interior spaces; maintains wood floors; vacuums carpeted areas; strips, buffs and waxes floors and tiles.

• Completes janitorial work, including but not limited to trash removal, cleaning bathrooms/refilling bathroom items; cleans kitchens, hallways, stairwells, offices, and other common areas (including storage, supply rooms, trash room and machinery rooms).

• Turns over apartments after tenants move out (removes old furniture, moves new furniture in, paints walls, etc.). Assists with cleaning tenant units when needed.

• Carries out seasonal tasks such as shoveling snow, salting/sanding sidewalks, installing and removing air conditioners.

• Paints and repairs windows (window blinds and balances), doors, floors, woodwork, sheetrock, plaster, and other parts of building structure.

• Performs basic plumbing, carpentry, tile work, locksmithing, and electrical services.

• Records maintenance and repair work.

• Escorts and stays abreast of vendors working on the grounds.

• Represents Lutheran Social Service of New York’s mission, values, and ethics, and upholds agency Code of Conduct at all times.

• Handles other job-related duties, as assigned.

SUPERVISES:

• Maintenance worker(s).

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Within the first 3 months of hire, FDNY S-95 Certificate of Fitness - Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems and Other Related Systems.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years in building maintenance or a related field.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Strong interpersonal skills, including communication and leadership.

• Basic knowledge of plaster, sheet rock, painting, plumbing, window balances/window repair, locksmithing, tile work, electrical work.

• Basic knowledge of health, cleanliness, security, and safety issues pertaining to building maintenance.

• Expertise with tools ranging from common hand tools to power tools to precision instruments.

• Strong time management skills, able to handle multiple tasks and assignments at once.

• Flexible, available to work some overtime hours, occasional emergency calls, holidays and weekends.

• Proficiency in internet navigation, E-mail, and Microsoft Word.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Brooklyn, NY 11217: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person