Haris Giljic
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Experienced Building Superintendent and Plumbing Professional with 20+ years of hands-on expertise in residential, commercial, and cultural facilities across New York City. Proven leader in building operations, preventive maintenance, and capital project oversight, including Local Law 11 compliance, boiler and HVAC systems, and life-safety infrastructure. Highly skilled in troubleshooting complex mechanical issues, supervising staff and vendors, and collaborating with boards to deliver safe, efficient, and code-compliant building performance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Building Superintendent
211 Elizabeth Street Condo
09.2024 - Current
- Manage and monitor Local Law 11 facade work, ensuring timely completion and full compliance with NYC building regulations.
- Guarantee proper functioning and efficiency of all building equipment.
- Maintain boiler systems, including pressure and temperature controls, to ensure safe and efficient operation.
- Scan water level in cooling tower to promote optimal performance; while checking fans, fill valves, and proper feed for chemicals.
- Coordinate and schedule vendor services as needed to support building operations and maintenance.
- Supervise vendor work, including roofing projects, to ensure quality standards and proper completion.
- Direct staff schedules and assignments and coordinate substitute coverage for doorman as needed.
- Collaborate with board members to evaluate and plan projects, such as hot water systems and chill water heat exchanger upgrades.
- Participate in board meetings to provide input and updates on operational and project matters.
Engineer
Fotografiska New York
12.2019 - Current
- Monitor temperature on each gallery floor.
- Regularly inspect the following to ensure proper functioning: Plumbing, Fire pumps, Water pumps, Hot water heaters, Boilers, Condensers, A/C Units on each floor, Sprinkler systems on each floor.
Plumber Mechanic
HBA Mechanical Inc.
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Installed waste and vent lines for bathrooms.
- Installed fixtures and domestic hot and cold water throughout building.
- Supervised work of employees.
Plumber Mechanic
Genuine Plumbing and Heating
09.2014 - 02.2017
- Performed gas inspections bi-monthly.
- Efficiently interpreted and applied mechanical and structural blueprints to plan plumbing repairs and modifications.
- Skillfully piped in all hot and cold-water supplies, hot water return and installed complete heating system in a four-story building.
- Meticulously installed, tested, and repaired all sizes of back flow prevention devices.
Plumber Mechanic
COD Mechanical Corp.
06.2008 - 01.2014
- Diligently worked with a team of five employees in the installation of the sprinkler system in a sixty-four-unit building.
- Consistently found new ways to reduce plumbing time and costs.
- Capable of lifting 100 pounds and using hand and power tools applicable to trade.
Superintendent
Two Trees Management
08.2006 - 05.2008
- Actively managed the reconstruction of a 300 unit building as of its opening.
- Uphold enthusiastic and productive interaction with supervisors, coworkers, vendors and tenants.
- Supervised eight employees and optimized staffing to ensure outstanding customer service.
- Effectively contained flood caused by a burst pipe on the cooling tower; replacing pipe, cleaning roof and lower floor in less than six hours.
- Installed, maintained, and repaired vanities, bathtubs, Jacuzzis, toilets, bidets, dishwashers and garbage disposals.
Education
High School Diploma -
25 Maj High School
Montenegro06-1993
Skills
- ADP Payroll System
- Microsoft Word
- Networking through the Internet
Qualifications
- Building Operations & Preventive Maintenance
- Local Law 11 Compliance & NYC Building Codes
- Boiler, HVAC & Cooling Tower Systems Management
- Fire Protection Sprinkler & Life-Safety Systems
- Plumbing Systems Installation, Repair & Inspection
- Vendor Coordination, Oversight & Quality Control
- Staff Supervision, Scheduling & Team Leadership
- Emergency Response & Troubleshooting
- Capital Project Planning & Board Collaboration
Certification
- City Wide Sprinkler Systems, Fire Department of New York, 91355446
- City Wide Standpipe Systems, Fire Department of New York, 91362228
- Supervision of Fire Alarm Systems and Other Related Systems, Fire Department of New York, 91362004
- Temp Indoor/ Outdoor Place of Assembly Safety Personnel, Fire Department of New York, 91352476
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Albanian
Native or Bilingual
Montenegrin
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Building Superintendent
211 Elizabeth Street Condo
09.2024 - Current
Engineer
Fotografiska New York
12.2019 - Current
Plumber Mechanic
HBA Mechanical Inc.
02.2017 - 12.2019
Plumber Mechanic
Genuine Plumbing and Heating
09.2014 - 02.2017
Plumber Mechanic
COD Mechanical Corp.
06.2008 - 01.2014
Superintendent
Two Trees Management
08.2006 - 05.2008
High School Diploma -
25 Maj High School