Superintendent, Harlem

Job Description: Job Description Superintendent | Harlem, New York | $65,000 per year | On-site The Role Equal Access is partnering with anonprofit affordable housing developer and community organization with deep roots in New York City. This position will oversee approximately 1,000 units of affordable housing in Harlem, New York. The Superintendent is the person residents call, and the person management relies on. You are the daily operational anchor for these buildings: handling repairs, managing heat and hot water systems, keeping common areas clean and safe, and logging everything accurately in Yardi. The job is hands-on, physical, and requires real ownership. This is not a supervisory or desk role. You will be in apartments, in mechanical rooms, and on call for emergencies. What This Role Is, and Is Not This role is: A working superintendent position requiring daily, hands-on repair and maintenance work in occupied apartments The primary on-site contact for residents across a multi-building Harlem portfolioA compliance-conscious role where documentation (Yardi, boiler logs, inspection records) is treated as seriously as the repairs themselvesA role with real autonomy, where you are expected to diagnose and resolve issues independently before escalating This role is NOT: A property management or leasing roleA light-duty or part-time positionA fit for someone uncomfortable working in occupied units or responding to off-hours emergenciesA role where technology avoidance is an option: Yardi mobile use is required from day one Required Experience & Traits Minimum 10 years of building maintenance or superintendent experience in occupied residential buildings in New York City Strong working knowledge of boilers, burners, and domestic hot water systems, including the ability to troubleshoot failures, reset equipment, and maintain logs Solid plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and appliance repair skills across a range of unit conditions Comfortable using the Yardi Mobile Work Order App to receive, document, and close out work orders with clear technician notes and photos Certificates of Fitness (P-99, S-12, S-13 or equivalent) preferred, and may be required depending on building configuration Familiarity with NYC Housing Maintenance Code, building safety standards, and violation response procedures Physically able to lift and carry materials, climb ladders, and perform sustained manual workA degree is not required. Demonstrated skill and reliable judgment matter far more here.