Building Superintendent (One Bangkok)

Position Description

A building superintendent performs basic electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and heating and air conditioning work as well as some carpentry work.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Building Superintendent

• Collects rent from tenants.
• Maintains rental journal of delinquent and up-to-date payments.
• Delivers renewal letters and eviction notices.
• Maintains parking permits.
• Inspects vacant units and prepares them for rental.
• Completes purchase orders.
• Takes packing and delivery slips to the building manager.
• Responds to tenant requests for repairs and keeps a journal of completed work.
• Keeps building grounds and common areas clean and in safe condition.
• Ensures that garbage and recycled items are placed for pick up at the appropriate times and in the proper manner.
• Maintains fresh paint on interior and exterior of the building.
• Maintains inspection logs for sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers and other building systems as required by state and federal law.
• Conducts regular preventative maintenance on items throughout the interior and exterior of the building.
• Performs regular inspections of all common areas.
• Responds to emergency calls.
• Coordinates with contractors or repair crews for work that is outsourced.
• Keeps noise levels to a minimum.
• Discusses rental violations with tenants with the goal of resolution.
• Participates in interviewing and hiring of maintenance staff.
• Supervises the work of unskilled laborers.
• Purchases all maintenance supplies and keeps adequate inventory.
• Wears the proper safety equipment in the appropriate situations including hard hats, eye and ear protection, safety shoes, gloves, face mask and respirator.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have strong problem solving skills.
• Has the ability to perform basic repairs in electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems.
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have superior customer service skills.
• Has good listening and negotiating skills.
• Must be detail oriented and have good scheduling skills.
• Must be proficient at safely using tools associated with the job.
• Has knowledge of building codes and safety standards as set forth by the state and federal governments.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to lift heavy items.
• Must have basic first aid skills.
• Must be able to maneuver in small spaces.
• Must be able to kneel and crouch or climb tall ladders.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma.
• Experience working on a construction or maintenance crew.
• Associate’s degree in Property Management.
• Must pass criminal background check as well as a drug test in order to be bondable.

Work Environment

• Must be able to deal effectively with unruly or unhappy tenants.
• Must be able to work in dirty, hot, cramped and otherwise uncomfortable areas.
• Time will be spent walking all over the property, including up and down stairs.
• Must be willing to work odd hours including nights and weekends