Superintendent

Newmark
New York, NY

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with facilities management experience comfortable with coordinating repairs, tenant interactions, and contractor oversight. The role is based in New York, NY, and appears to be a mid-to-senior level position requiring hands-on maintenance and management skills.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with at least 5 years of facilities management experience and a background in tenant and contractor coordination
    — “Minimum 5 years previous facilities management experience”
  • Individuals who are adept at managing multiple projects and making decisions independently
    — “Knowledge of computers”
  • Professionals with a strong understanding of building maintenance and a willingness to handle minor repairs
    — “May perform minor maintenance of common areas and appurtenant structures”

Things to consider

  • Candidates must be prepared to handle a range of maintenance tasks, including electrical, plumbing, and boiler work
    — “May perform general electrical, boiler room, and plumbing maintenance and repairs”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with tenant interaction and complaint resolution in your resume and interview responses
    — “Report all tenant, shareholder, and unit owners complaints to the manager”
  • Emphasize your track record in managing contractor audits and ensuring compliance
    — “Responsible for the section, review and audit work of all outside contractors at the assigned property”
  • Demonstrate your ability to handle multiple projects and make timely decisions
    — “Ability to handle multiple projects and make decisions”
  • Include any relevant certifications or participation in professional associations like IFMA
    — “Participation in recognized professional association (e.g. IFMA)”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • property maintenance
  • tenant satisfaction
  • move coordination
  • property compliance
Typical background
facilities managementproperty management

Skills & requirements

Required

Facilities ManagementContract CoordinationProperty MaintenanceTenant ManagementMove Coordination

Preferred

Certified Facility ManagerProfessional Association Participation

Stack & domain

Facilities ManagementBoiler Room MaintenancePlumbingCommunicationDecision MakingCertified Facility ManagerReal Estate

About the role

Original posting from Newmark

Essential Job Duties:

Enforce all building rules approved by the employer.Report all tenant, shareholder, and unit owners complaints to the manager, if said complaint cannot be handled within the Superintendent’s work schedule or duties.Responsible for the section, review and audit work of all outside contractors at the assigned property. Provide reports to management.Conducts inspections of units, with punch sheet, prior to move-ins and post move-outs to determine condition of space. Coordinates any repairs necessary to make units available for lease. Post inspection and repairs, determines and coordinates the distribution of any security deposits funds due to prior tenants.Shows units to prospective tenants, as needed.Responsible for coordinating all moves in or out of the property.Coordinates the purchase of any necessary tools, supplies and equipment to efficiently service and maintain the property and common areasMay perform minor maintenance of common areas and appurtenant structures and fitting, limited to nonstructural work to be performed in a manner and to an extent consistent with safety.May perform minor maintenance and repair of doors, gates, fences, locks and associated hardware.May performs general electrical, boiler room, and plumbing maintenance and repairsMay assist with the preparation of leases and amendments.

Skills, Education and Experience:

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)Minimum 5 years previous facilities management experienceParticipation in recognized professional association (e.g. IFMA)Certified in Facilities Management and IFMA designation as Certified Facility Manager, a plusStrong oral and written communication skillsAbility to handle multiple projects and make decisionsKnowledge of computersMay perform other duties as assigned 

Salary Range Language

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $47,000 to $52,000 annually.  The actual base salary will be determined on an individualized basis taking into account a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, education, and, where applicable, licenses or certifications held.  In addition to base salary and a competitive benefits package (including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching), this position may be eligible for additional types of compensation including discretionary bonuses and other short- and long-term incentives (e.g., deferred cash, equity, etc.).

Working Conditions: Normal working conditions with the absence of disagreeable elements

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Newmark is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Newmark Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NMRK), together with its subsidiaries ("Newmark"), is a world leading commercial real estate advisor and service provider to large institutional investors and other owners, global corporations and other occupiers, and lenders. Built with purpose and driven by excellence, Newmark's comprehensive platform is uniquely tailored to provide superior outcomes to clients. For the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Newmark generated revenues of more than $3.6 billion. As of June 30, 2026, Newmark and its business partners together operated from over 195 offices with more than 10,000 professionals across four continents. Learn more at nmrk.com or follow @newmark.

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Source: Newmark careers

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