Building superintendents perform repairs and maintenance on residential buildings, manage tasks such as collecting rent and ensuring safety for residents, and oversee teams of maintenance workers. They may also perform routine maintenance on hallways and public spaces. No formal education is required, but experience and vocational training can be helpful.
A building superintendent is a professional who makes repairs and performs preventive maintenance on residential buildings. Most superintendents have specialized knowledge of many types of repair jobs, including plumbing, painting, construction, and electrical work. They also perform managerial duties such as collecting rent, complying with housing guidelines and ensuring safety for residents. Some construction superintendents at large facilities or complexes oversee teams of maintenance workers, delegating responsibilities and establishing work schedules.
When a resident needs repairs to a unit, they can either call the superintendent directly or submit a written request for service to the apartment manager. The superintendent will enter the unit with the resident’s permission to review the problem and determine what repairs are needed. Most problems that superintendents encounter in a well-maintained building are minor, such as a closed sink or faulty refrigerator. These professionals are adept at quickly solving these small problems, as well as tackling big tasks such as replacing appliances and operating power lines.
Residents are often in and out of a large apartment complex. The building superintendent and his staff are responsible for ensuring that an unoccupied apartment is in good structural shape and that all appliances are in working order. Superintendents may need to fix holes, paint damaged walls, and replace screens in windows, faucets, and bathrooms.
Building superintendents also perform routine maintenance on hallways and public spaces in apartment buildings. A superintendent is usually responsible for painting walls, repairing damaged floors, and changing light bulbs in lobbies and hallways. Some professionals also perform cleaning tasks such as washing windows and picking up rubbish around their buildings.
Many construction superintendents are in charge of entire teams of maintenance personnel. To successfully manage others, a construction superintendent must have strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. He or she sets schedules, assigns tasks and supervises tasks. When a problem arises that crew members cannot resolve, the building superintendent usually steps in to find a solution.
There are no formal education requirements to become a construction superintendent. Many people gain several years of construction or repair experience before applying for construction superintendent jobs. Some people skilled in the occupation, however, have completed formal vocational training at technical schools or community colleges. Individuals can learn details about plumbing, electrical work, and general building maintenance through three- to two-year professional programs. Additional post-secondary education in business management or communications can also be very helpful, and sometimes necessary, in preparation for administrative and supervisory tasks.
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