Maintenance Superintendent
- Location
- Montclair, NJ
- Work type
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2026-07-20
Job description
Key Responsibilities:
Work Orders: Efficiently complete all daily work orders
Communication: Communicate any delays in completing a work order with the supervisor in the management office
Regular Maintenance: Troubleshoot repair and maintenance issues involving electrical, plumbing, appliances, and carpentry
Apartment Inspections: Assist the property manager in scheduling annual apartment inspections and during apartment move-in and move-out inspections.
Unit Turnover: Work with the office team to ensure all turnover repairs and services are completed and on schedule
Preventative Maintenance: Maintain accurate records for preventative maintenance-building mechanicals, service requests, and apartment turn-over status and have full knowledge regarding contracts and suppliers their services, and goods.
Building Codes: Stay current on all applicable building codes and safety standards
Trash: Maintain trash areas.
OSHA: Knowledge regarding water and gas meter cut-offs, all apartment and fixture cut-offs, and sewer clean-outs. Operate within OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures at all times.
Emergency Response: Respond to emergency calls according to the company’s policy on after-hours emergency calls
Snow Removal: Assist in the proper clearing of snow during a snow event
Additional Duties: Perform other duties as outlined in the job description.
Desired Skills:
Independence: Able to work in a challenging environment with minimal direction.
Problem-solving: Solution-based thinking skills are highly valued.
Organizational Skills: Ability to work independently, organize tasks, manage time, and prioritize projects.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Customer Service: great customer service skills are needed.
Requirements:
Experience: Five+ years of residential multifamily property management/apartment maintenance.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Skill: Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance maintenance, masonry, HVAC, and boilers
License: Valid driver’s license
Knowledge: Plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance maintenance, and boilers
Computer Skills: Proficient In Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Certification: Fire Safety and Boiler License
Tools: Possession of basic tools needed to perform routine maintenance tasks.
Physical Requirements: Physical aspects of the job may require heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, balancing, and carrying