# Building superintendent

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{{Short description|Manager responsible for repair and maintenance in a residential building}}

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A '''building superintendent''' or '''building supervisor''' (often shortened to '''super''') is a term used in the [United States](/source/United_States) and Canada to refer to a manager responsible for repair and maintenance in a residential building. They are the first point of contact for residents of the building.

==Duties and functions==
Building superintendents are expected to take care of minor issues and repairs, such as patch drywall and do painting, repair/replace flooring, doors, windows, etc., fix simple electrical, plumbing and [heating, ventilation, and air conditioning](/source/heating%2C_ventilation%2C_and_air_conditioning) (HVAC) issues, do appliance repairs and cleaning.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Paul |first1=Eugene |title=How To Become a Superintendent of a Building in 7 Steps |url=https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-become-superintendent-of-building |website=[Indeed](/source/Indeed) |date=2025}}</ref> Building superintendents often get discounts in their rent or free rent plus a salary in exchange for their services. The amount of compensation they receive is usually proportional to the size of the building.
The superintendent or resident manager may report to the [landlord](/source/landlord) or a property manager for any problem outside his or her control.

==See also==
*[Certified resident manager](/source/Certified_resident_manager)
*[Property management](/source/Property_management)
*[Property manager](/source/Property_manager)
*[Building manager](/source/Building_manager)

==References==
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Category:Cleaning and maintenance occupations
Category:Property management

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