Maintenance Superintendent

Job Overview 

Barkan Management Company, a large well-established Diversified Property Management Company is seeking a qualified, motivated, and experienced Maintenance Superintendent to oversee and effectively manage all maintenance responsibilities for a multifamily property located in Newton, MA.  

Responsibilities: 

The Maintenance Superintendent is directly responsible for, but not limited to the following: 

• Fostering a dynamic community environment that assures consistent owner satisfaction and yields outstanding customer service reviews 
• Being a role model for the standards and behaviors consistent with the core values of Barkan 
• Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with residents, employees, and vendors 
• Negotiating, coordinating, and managing services/contracts necessary for the operation of the property and ensuring all contractors/vendors are Compliance Depot approved 
• Scheduling and performing service request responses to ensure satisfactory and timely responses 
• Scheduling, performing or supervising unit turns 
• Cycle painting - interior/exterior 
• Scheduling, performing, or supervising preventative maintenance program for all site equipment based on operating manuals and the manufacturer’s recommendations 
• Scheduling, performing, or supervising plumbing, carpentry, electrical, and special projects 
• Purchasing and maintaining current, accurate inventories of supplies and materials 
• Scheduling, performing, or supervising all site janitorial work 
• Scheduling, performing, or supervising site ground work 
• Completing daily/weekly building and site inspections; scheduling all necessary work 
• Scheduling and supervising 3rd party vendors 

Requirements: 

• At least three years’ experience in various maintenance areas including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, and general building operations 
• Previous customer service experience 
• Ability to supervise and direct third-party vendors and contractors 
• Good organizational and planning skills 
• General computer knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel 
• Experience with Yardi software is preferred 
• Uniforms required and provided 

 Company Overview 

The Barkan Companies is a diversified group of real estate businesses with a solid record of success in property management, construction and development. Since our founding in 1964, we have been a proven leader in the real estate development and management market. Today we employ over 750 people and provide services to 187 residential communities in 7 states. Our Boston based companies with regional offices in Providence, Hartford and Washington DC, deliver outstanding client service with an uncompromising focus on quality. Our commitment is to provide the highest level of property management available. We routinely invest in the resources to maintain our position as the leader in third party management services. 

Barkan is looking for a dedicated and talented individual who can contribute their skills in a collaborative environment in service to our clients. In return, Barkan offers highly competitive compensation and some of the best benefits in the industry. Barkan is an equal employment opportunity employer.  

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, long & short-term disability, paid vacations, a 401K match.