Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000 plus apartment included in compensation package
When determining a base salary or hourly rate, several factors may be considered as applicable such as years of relevant experience, education, credentials.
About Christian Health:
We have had the privilege of caring for those in need for more than a century. Founded on the belief that everyone has the right to exceptional care, today we continue to provide quality care and services for our many residents, patients, and clients. Caring is not simply what we do, it is who we are.
Why Join Our Team:
Join an award-winning workplace. Named one of NJBIZ’s 2026 Best Places to Work in New Jersey, Christian Health offers a supportive, mission-driven environment where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference. Across our twelve campuses, eleven communities, six service offerings, and hospital, we are ultimately one unified team. Together, we nurture a compassionate, collaborative culture that enables continuous improvement and allows our team members to learn, grow, and shine in their careers. Surround yourself with people who care about making a difference – come join us!
We have an exciting opportunity for a Live-In Superintendent to join The Liberty in Pompton Lakes, NJ. The Liberty features 64 affordable one-bedroom apartments designed for seniors and veterans. The Live-In Superintendent oversees daily building operations on The Liberty campus, ensuring the maintenance, safety, and functionality of all physical plant systems. This role includes managing maintenance and housekeeping, coordinating repairs, and executing capital projects. The Superintendent ensures regulatory compliance with NFPA, OSHA, NJHFMA, HUD, and Fair Housing standards as applicable, and leads strategic planning for long-term infrastructure improvements. Technical expertise in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems is essential. Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, and Teams to support daily communication, documentation, scheduling, and team collaboration. Demonstrates compliance with the CH ASPIRE Standards of Performance.
Competencies:
- Troubleshoot and repair plumbing fixtures, chase leaks – medium to strong plumbing skills required.
- Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues, including fixtures, light fixtures, and outlets.
- Make minor carpentry repairs (fix doors, windows, etc.).
- Performs interior and exterior painting tasks with attention to surface preparation, finish quality, and safety standards.
- Oversees and participates in apartment turnover tasks—including cleaning, painting, repairs, and inspections—ensuring completion within a 3-day timeframe by coordinating with occupancy staff and vendors such as carpet installers.
- Ability to troubleshoot and maintain HVAC equipment.
- Responsible for the emergency power system.
- Coordinates the repair of equipment or recommends the replacement of, additions to, equipment or physical plant as necessary.
- Makes repairs on systems across all trade disciplines (i.e., tearing down boilers, pumps).
- Operates and maintains physical plant equipment (i.e., boilers, etc.).
- Performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) tasks as assigned.
- Administers and implements the preventative maintenance program to ensure uninterrupted operation of the entire physical plant.
- Monitors its applications to assure maximum effectiveness and provides appropriate documentation of the same.
- Conducts rounds to detect safety and mechanical issues/concerns (i.e., walking or driving).
- Conducts electrical and refrigeration system checks.
- Supports preparation and organization of documentation for inspections conducted by Pompton Lakes, Passaic County, the State of New Jersey, NJ Housing Mortgage and Finance Agency, Department of Community Affairs, or other regulatory agencies, and actively participates in the inspection process.
- Plans and lays out projects as requested.
- Accurately estimates and orders materials.
- Provides leadership to complete projects utilizing a project team.
- Participates in the development and application of standards of quality and productivity for the Maintenance Department.
- Supervises The Liberty Maintenance and EVS.
- Maintains inventory of repair and replacement parts.
- Creates and closes work orders in Yardi.
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of all Physical Plant systems in all buildings.
- Demonstrates proficiency with technology and software systems, including Yardi and email platforms; writes and responds to emails clearly and professionally, showing strong reading comprehension and communication skills.
- Reports safety deficiencies to the Director of Plant Operation Managers.
- Understands and practices wiring methods as per N.F.P.A 70.
- Familiar with N.F.P.A. article 700 Emergency Systems.
- Familiar with OSHA Regulations.
- Understands and applies proper grounding of equipment.
- Keeps abreast of current federal and state regulations, as well as professional standards, and makes recommendations on changes in programming/services and related policies and procedures.
- Works on snow removal operations.
- Remains available for after-hours emergency calls, responding promptly to urgent facility issues to ensure resident safety and minimize disruption.
- Maintain professional and respectful relationships with all residents at all times.
- Maintenance staff are strictly prohibited from performing personal favors, giving preferential treatment, or completing work that has not been issued through the official work order system.
- Employees may not perform any maintenance, repairs, or tasks for residents on their own time, whether paid or unpaid. All work must be authorized by our policies and documented properly.
- Tipping, payment, or gifts of any kind are not permitted. Maintenance employees may not solicit, accept, or agree to accept cash, checks, gift cards, food, goods, or any form of compensation or gratuity from residents, their families, or guests, regardless of the amount or intent. Accepting or requesting a tip, gift, or personal favor is considered a serious violation of company policy and may result in immediate disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
- Employees who reside on-site must uphold these same standards during non-working hours. Off-duty interactions must not include performing maintenance work, entering resident apartments, or assisting with personal needs.
- Any resident requests received after hours must be directed to the community’s emergency maintenance procedure.
Schedule: Full Time, 8am-4pm Monday - Friday.
Education: High School or equivalent.
Christian Health offers a wide variety of benefits to full-time employees that includes:
- Discounted health insurance
- Dental Program
- Paid Vacation, Personal days, Holidays and New Jersey Sick leave
- 401k plan for all employees who are 21 years old or older
- Group Life Insurance & Voluntary Life Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible Benefit plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Direct Deposit
- Credit Union
- Child Day Care Center on campus
- Gift shop on campus
- Free onsite parking on campus
- Free meals for all employees
- Pay differentials
- Exclusive employee discounts and special offers
- Access to earned wages prior to payday