90 Sands
Located in DUMBO, Brooklyn, 90 Sands offers 491 units of permanent, supportive housing to low-income New Yorkers, people living with HIV/AIDS, and chronically homeless individuals, including individuals with mental illness. Built on the former site of the Watchtower Society, the 30-story building features a multipurpose room for community events and meetings, a digital library/computer lab, and a fitness room. The Center for Urban Community Services provides comprehensive onsite social services, and Breaking Ground coordinates property management services.
Building Superintendent
Reporting to the Senior Property Manager, the Building Superintendent oversees day-to-day operations for one of Breaking Ground’s most prominent permanent housing buildings. This role provides direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and Assistant Maintenance Supervisor and serves as the senior technical lead for all building systems, infrastructure, and preventive maintenance programs. The Building Superintendent ensures the building remains structurally safe, exceptionally clean, and highly maintained, directly supporting Breaking Ground’s mission of ending homelessness and enhancing quality of life for over 490 tenants.
This position manages a complex building environment that includes a large low pressure boiler plant, a Building Management System (BMS), and all HVAC components, as well as multiple commercial spaces and event areas used for public and private functions. The Building Superintendent develops and implements preventive maintenance programs; performs advanced electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and carpentry repairs; coordinates inspections; oversees vendor activity; monitors purchasing; and ensures that all Certificates of Fitness and code compliance requirements are met.
This role requires on-site residency and after-hours emergency coverage.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Building Operations and Technical Oversight
Lead day to day building operations, performing regular walkthroughs
Supervise Maintenance Supervisor(s) and Assistant Maintenance Supervisor(s)
Oversee all major building systems, including low pressure boilers, HVAC equipment (chillers, RTUs, air handlers, cooling towers, pumps, motors, VAVs, and heat pumps), domestic hot water systems, ventilation/exhaust, and specialized mechanical components
Monitor, manage, and optimize the Building Management System (BMS) for energy efficiency, equipment performance, and preventive maintenance needs
Ensure the building is fully operational and ready for tours, fundraising activities, and public/private events
Oversee the maintenance of 490+ residential units, common areas, staff offices, and multiple commercial spaces
Perform general electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, and related trade work as needed
Preventive Maintenance and Compliance
Develop, implement, and manage a comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and structural systems
Maintain compliance with all FDNY, DOB, DOH, and other regulatory requirements; track and update Certificates of Fitness, inspection logs, and testing records
Proactively monitor and address summonses, violations, and city complaints using tools such as SiteCompli, and develop strategies to reduce future violations
Prepare for and lead all annual, building-wide inspections by city agencies and funders
Leadership and Staff Management
Provide daily direction, coaching, and task assignments to maintenance staff and supervisors
Ensure timely and high quality unit turnover, repair work, and work order resolution
Foster a collaborative, results-driven environment that promotes professional growth and engagement
Build and maintain relationships with internal and external partners and stakeholders
Emergency Response and Facilities Management
Respond to after-hours building emergencies and coordinate staff response to resolve conditions quickly and safely
Oversee correction of…