Building superintendents supervise upkeep of residential, commercial or industrial buildings and report to a property manager.
For residential buildings, such as apartment complexes, building superintendents usually serve as the first point of contact for resident service requests.
For commercial and industrial buildings ensure that the property follows company standards and public business ordinances.
Many superintendents also have previous work experience with electrical, plumbing, heating and ventilation systems.
Superintendents should also be familiar with a building's blueprints since they need to efficiently locate, identify, and assess any potential problems with the infrastructure