What are the responsibilities and job description for the Superintendent for Supportive Housing position at Community Counseling and Mediation?
Job Title: Superintendent for Supportive Housing
Position reports to: Program Director
Who We Are:
Community Counseling and Mediation (CCM) is a Brooklyn-based behavioral health organization dedicated to addressing the complex challenges of mental illness, substance abuse, and related issues. As a forward-thinking community social service provider, CCM offers a wide array of services, including counseling, mental health, education, and supportive housing, aimed at helping at-risk children, youth, and families in Brooklyn's most underserved areas. Since its inception in 1982, CCM has grown to support over 25,000 individuals annually across Brooklyn and Manhattan, operating more than 25 culturally sensitive programs that integrate mental health, educational, and social services.
Position Overview:
The Superintendent is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and well-maintained operation of a supportive housing facility through the coordination of repairs, preventative maintenance, inspections, renovations, and emergency response activities. This role oversees maintenance staff, manages work orders and unit turnovers, maintains inventory and compliance standards, and supports property management in preserving the quality, safety, and functionality of the building. The Superintendent works closely with property management, program staff, and residents to address maintenance needs, respond to emergencies, and foster a clean, safe, and supportive living environment for residents. This position reports directly to the Property Management Director.
Key responsibilities may include:
- Provide timely, complete, and proper apartment repairs, maintenance and renovation
- Process work schedules and work orders
- Prepare vacant units for new move-ins and apartment turnovers
- Assist in keeping the facility in compliance with all inspections by funders and city agencies
- Maintain an organized, secure and up-to-date inventory of all maintenance-related tools, hardware, paint, supplies and furnishings
- Perform regular inspections of all common areas and resident units as necessary
- Assist Property Management Director in determining the cost-benefit of contract versus in-house maintenance
- Prevent and timely respond to damage caused by extreme weather, including heat, snow storm, flood, etc.
- Implement, and update as appropriate a Preventative Maintenance Program for building and equipment including, but not limited to, boiler/heating units, exhaust fans, hot water heaters, pneumatic controls, sprinkler/fire alarm systems
- Alert Property Management Director, onsite Program Director, and/or assigned Case Manager regarding tenant emergencies, or other immediate needs, and assist in efforts to deliver proper services
- Supervise and lead a porter and a housekeeper to maintain the cleanliness of the building
- Report to Property Management Director and Program Director
Required skills and qualifications:
- High School Diploma, GED and/or Trade Certification, with a background in general engineering a plus
- FDNY F-80 Certificate of Fitness
- FDNY S-12 Certificate of Fitness
- FDNY 3-13 Certificate of Fitness
- Boiler technical training, other relevant training, certifications and experience
- Must have skills in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, locksmith and drywall application
- Willingness to work independently and to appropriately interact with all tenants, CCM staff and vendors
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Basic knowledge and comfort working with applicable computer software programs
- Cover Letter required for further consideration
Job Type: Full-time
Location: In Person
Benefits:
- Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for Medical expenses and Commuter benefits
- Paid vacation time and sick time
- Paid Holidays
- 403B
Pay: $54,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a high school diploma, GED, or trade certification?
- Do you currently hold any of the following FDNY Certificates of Fitness: F-80, S-12, and/or 3-13? If yes, please specify which certificate(s) you currently hold.
- Do you have experience performing plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, locksmith services, and drywall installation/repair?
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $54,000