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lmdp

Director of Maintenance (On-Site)

New York, NY

Supervise union and non-union maintenance personnel. * Train, mentor, and develop maintenance staff. * Promote safety, professionalism, and operational excellence. Financial & Compliance Management

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Blaster/Painter

Staten Island, NY · On-site

$24 - $27/hr

* Skilled in sandblasting, waterblasting, and spray painting at a high quality and speed. * Proficient brush and roller painting * Proficient in using all blasting and painting equipment and aerial ...

Union Maintenance Corp

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Blaster/Painter

Staten Island, NY · On-site

$24 - $27/hr

* Skilled in sandblasting, waterblasting, and spray painting at a high quality and speed. * Proficient brush and roller painting * Proficient in using all blasting and painting equipment and aerial ...

lmdp

Maintenance Manager 2 (On-Site)

New York, NY · On-site

A minimum of 2 years' experience managing union/non-union maintenance employees Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required. * Proficiency in ...

lmdp

Maintenance Manager 3 (On-Site)

Manhattan, NY

A minimum of 2 years' experience managing union/non-union maintenance employees Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: * Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required. * Proficiency in ...

Open Scientific

Manufacturing Supervisor

Queens, NY

$63K - $86K/yr

Assists in the selection of new hires as well as on going coaching, development, and disciplining of current union maintenance staff. Involved in day-to-day supervising and work assignment to insure ...

Union County College

Maintenance Mechanic

Cranford, NJ · On-site

$48K/yr

Job Announcement Position Information Position Title Maintenance Mechanic Campus All Campuses ... UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled Disclaimer:

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How much do union maintenance jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average hourly pay for union maintenance in Summit, NJ is $33.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.52 and $40.62 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a union maintenance?

A Union Maintenance job involves performing routine repairs, upkeep, and troubleshooting of equipment, buildings, or machinery while being a member of a labor union. Workers in this role follow union guidelines, ensuring fair wages, benefits, and workplace protections. Responsibilities may include plumbing, electrical work, HVAC maintenance, and general facility repairs. These roles exist in various industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, and commercial buildings.

What does a union maintenance do?

A typical day for a Union Maintenance worker involves inspecting, repairing, and maintaining equipment and machinery to keep operations running smoothly. You might troubleshoot electrical or mechanical issues, perform preventative maintenance, and collaborate with other skilled trades or production staff to address urgent repairs. The work environment can be industrial, commercial, or construction-based, and there is often a strong focus on safety and teamwork. Over time, union maintenance positions can offer opportunities to advance into lead or supervisory roles as you gain more experience and seniority.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in union maintenance?

To excel as a Union Maintenance worker, you typically need strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, a high school diploma or GED, and completion of a formal apprenticeship or relevant vocational training. Familiarity with hand and power tools, industrial equipment, blueprints, and safety certifications such as OSHA 10 are often required. Attention to detail, a strong work ethic, effective communication, and teamwork are crucial soft skills in this field. These skills ensure safe, efficient equipment repairs and foster a collaborative environment on unionized job sites.

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Infographic showing various Union Maintenance job openings in Summit, NJ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 97% In-person, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,772 per year, or $33.5 per hour.

Director of Maintenance (On-Site)

L+M Development Partners

Brooklyn, NY • On-site

$125K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

C+C Apartment Management LLC is recognized as an industry leader in management and real estate operations. Our team manages the day-to-day operations of over 23,000 residential dwelling units across approximately 400 multi-family buildings throughout the New York Tri-state area. The C+C portfolio contains market rate, mixed market rate, affordable and full tax credit/affordable properties.
Our mission is to provide exceptional property management services that meet the diverse needs of our various constituents, including our residents, the local community, government and financing agencies, and the owners of the properties. C+C offers a full breadth of management services to improve and enhance a property's revenue, cost control measures, maintenance, financial reporting, and resident relations.
This Position is based in Brooklyn.
Areas of Responsibility and Job Requirements:
The Director of Maintenance is responsible for leading all maintenance, repair, construction, and capital improvement activities across a portfolio of properties. This position ensures that building systems, equipment, and infrastructure are maintained to the highest standards while supporting operational excellence, regulatory compliance, cost control, and long-term asset preservation. The Director serves as a strategic partner to Property Management and provides leadership to maintenance teams, contractors, and vendors.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Maintenance Operations
  • Oversee daily maintenance operations and ensure timely completion of work orders.
  • Conduct property inspections and evaluate building conditions.
  • Monitor maintenance performance metrics and implement process improvements.
  • Maintain accurate maintenance logs, records, and reporting systems.

Technical Systems Leadership
  • Provide expertise in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety, and mechanical systems.
  • Develop and oversee preventive maintenance programs.
  • Troubleshoot complex building system issues and implement corrective actions.
  • Review blueprints, riser diagrams, system schematics, and construction documents.
  • Support operation of boilers, chillers, cooling towers, generators, geothermal, cogeneration, and microgrid systems.

Building Management Systems (BMS)
  • Monitor and optimize building automation systems and controls.
  • Analyze energy consumption, alarms, and system performance.
  • Coordinate system upgrades, programming changes, and vendor support.
  • Ensure systems are commissioned, calibrated, documented, and operating efficiently.
  • Train staff on BMS operation and alarm response procedures.

Construction & Capital Projects
  • Manage renovation, repair, and capital improvement projects.
  • Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, and contractor proposals.
  • Assist with bid development, vendor selection, and contract administration.
  • Monitor project budgets, schedules, and quality standards.

Vendor & Contractor Management
  • Manage contractor and vendor performance.
  • Ensure compliance with contract requirements and safety standards.
  • Evaluate opportunities to perform work in-house when practical.
  • Maintain strong vendor relationships and accountability measures.

Leadership & Staff Development
  • Supervise union and non-union maintenance personnel.
  • Train, mentor, and develop maintenance staff.
  • Promote safety, professionalism, and operational excellence.

Financial & Compliance Management
  • Support budget development, capital planning, and cost-control initiatives.
  • Manage procurement, inventory, and equipment replacement planning.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Partner with Property Management on operational improvements and strategic initiatives.

Emergency Response
  • Provide 24/7 support for critical building emergencies.
  • Coordinate emergency repairs and system recovery efforts.

Minimum Education Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree preferred or Trade School Certificate or a combination of work experience, education and professional designations
  • Certificate of Fitness Certifications (Boiler, Standpipe & Sprinklers)

Minimum Years of Experience Required:
  • 10+ years of experience as a Maintenance Manager, Superintendent or Project Manager
  • 5+ years' experience managing union/non-union maintenance employees

Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Technical & Systems Knowledge:
  • Strong technical knowledge of building systems, mechanical systems, and construction practices.
  • Experience with construction, apartment renovations, equipment replacements, and preservation projects preferred.
  • Working knowledge of complex Building Management Systems (BMS) and building automation systems.
  • Ability to follow OSHA guidelines and maintain safe work practices at all times.

Software & Technology
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Experience with Yardi, Avid, SiteCompli, and HappyCo.

Leadership & Communication
  • Excellent leadership skills with the ability to train, mentor, and develop direct reports.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Project & Regulatory Management
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities while effectively planning work activities.
  • Knowledge of local, city, and state agency processes, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including NYC compliance standards.
  • Strategic thinking, professionalism, integrity, honesty, and ethical business practices

Competencies/Essential Job Functions:
The position may require exertion of up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The role involves sitting most of the time.
The incumbent is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: operating machines, performs mechanical or skilled trades, (e.g., carpenter, technicians, plumbing, painters, mechanics, etc.)
  • This role frequently requires incumbent to talk and hear, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken work and the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make distinctions in sound.

  • This role frequently requires incumbent to engage in repetitive movements with the wrist, hands, and fingers by typing, stand for long periods of time, walking and/or moving about on foot to accomplish tasks particularly for long distances; moving from one work site to another or occasionally in narrow aisles, hallways, or passageways; reach, touch objects with fingers, palm, and hands, picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling

  • This role occasionally requires incumbent to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, stoop, push, pull, lift objects up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment:
The incumbent may occasionally be subject to environmental conditions (protection from weather conditions, but not necessarily from temperature changes.
The incumbent may occasionally be subject to noise sufficient to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above the noise or vibration.
Other Duties:
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this position at any time with or without notice.
Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this position at any time with or without notice.
C+C offers competitive compensation and benefits and tremendous potential with a growing residential real estate developer/builder organization.
C+C is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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