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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

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