We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Live-In Superintendent for managing and executing the daily operations and maintenance of a 27-unit residential and 7-unit commercial pre-war apartment building in South Orange, NJ. This is a full-time, on-site position with rent-free housing provided as a condition of employment, which is a large 1 bedroom basement apartment with windows throughout the unit.
Responsibilities
-Primary point person to address tenant concerns and fix and fully address such concerns. If such concern requires a specialist or larger team, communicating and coordinating with landlord to hire for such work to be completed should be executed.
-Make repairs to, upgrades to, and upkeep of building and apartment units as needed that includes, but is not limited to:
-Minor to moderate plumbing repairs/tasks
-Minor to moderate carpentry repairs/tasks
-Minor electrical repairs/tasks
-Painting apartments between tenants and doing paint touch ups in common areas
-Deep cleaning apartments between tenants
-Weekly mopping of building (can be all in one day or 1 floor per day each week)
-Daily sweeping throughout the building
-Weekly dusting of light fixtures and walls throughout the building
-Taking out the garbage in the lobby every 1-2 days
-Cleaning around side fire escape and around all dumpsters and toters daily to ensure side of the building is tidy at all times
-Ensure compliance with fire safety, trash disposal, and pest control regulations, which includes being in contact with vendors to coordinate service and ensure service is done properly and timely, which includes but is not limited to:
-Effective Alarms, Waste Management, South Orange Disposal, Serious Pest Control, Advanced Septic NJ Maintain common areas, safety systems, and essential utilities
-Apartment Renovations that fall under Super’s skill set, i.e.,
-Counter and cabinet installation
-New plumbing installation
-Retiling bathrooms and kitchens (backsplash) walls
-Installing new bathroom and and kitchen floors (laminate)
-Supervise contractors and vendors for specialized repairs at all times to ensure we support those who we contract out, are informed of repairs being done to effectively monitor each job, and provide insight and another set of eyes to problem solve.
-Advertise available rental units and screen potential tenants
-Check rent box daily and provide payments directly to Landlord
-Conduct property inspections and ensure compliance with housing regulations
-Stay updated on landlord-tenant laws and regulations
Additional Expectations:
-Superintendent must reside in the building as a condition of employment
-No unauthorized occupants or subletting of the unit
Must maintain a professional relationship with tenants—private side jobs with tenants are not permitted
Ability to Relocate:
South Orange, NJ 07079: Must relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)
Qualifications
Required:
-Superintendent or Property Management: 1 year
-Ability to Relocate: South Orange, NJ 07079
-Strong communication and interpersonal skills
-Excellent organizational and time management abilities
-Intermediate to Advanced Skills in Plumbing
-Beginner to Intermediate Skills in Electric
-Intermediate to Advanced Skills in Carpentry
-Knowledge of property management practices
-Familiarity with landlord-tenant laws
Nice-to-have:
-Previous experience in property management
Job Type: Full-time
Position Details:
-Salary: $35,000 per year
-Housing: 100% covered by the Landlord
-Benefits:
-Two (2) weeks paid vacation
-One (1) week annual bonus
Schedule:
-8-hour shift. Monday to Friday. On-call as needed.
-On-call duties: Required for emergencies and urgent maintenance issues
-Weekends as required
Supplemental Pay:
-Bonus opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in maintaining a high-quality living environment and fostering positive tenant relationships.