Maintenance Supervisor

This is a working supervisor position. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the physical assets, general maintenance repairs, unit turns, preventative maintenance and capital projects. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Advanced knowledge of HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting, Preventative Maintenance Practices, Appliances, Locks/ Access Systems, Landscaping including Snow Removal, and Curb Appeal.

• Diagnoses problems and determines corrective solutions, referring to and/or adhering to building codes, blueprints, and manuals.

• Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of supplies for repairs and monthly maintenance budget monitoring.

• Facilitates and mandates best safety practices and compliance and provides an appropriately consistent approach to health, safety, and environmental issues.

• Ensures all required life-safety equipment is being maintained per local, state, and federal codes and requirements.

• Completes regular inspections of the property, identifies needed repairs, presents solutions on issues to the Property Manager for correction. Implements action plan.

• Ensures completion of unit turns in a timely manner.

• Recommends physical plant capital improvement projects and manages the bidding process for inclusion in annual property budget.

• Coordinates established company training protocol for the development of Maintenance Technicians.

• May have responsibility for supervision of Maintenance Technician(s), if applicable.

• Manages vendor and contractor projects and contracted services.

• Adheres to all Fair Housing laws and regulations.

• Other duties as assigned by management.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Three to five years of related experience in maintenance required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent, required.
• Some college or trade school, preferred.
• LIHTC/ Affordable housing knowledge required.
• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Experience with computers and/or tablets with the ability to utilize email is required.
• Previous experience with Microsoft suite, Computerized Maintenance Management Software, and HVAC controls is required.  
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. 
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Strong leadership skills
• Valid drivers’ license, ability to drive and insurance required, as applicable.
• Ability to use hand and power tools.
• Be on-call as scheduled by management for after hour emergencies.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to frequently lift or move up to 70 pounds regularly, more on occasion.
• Ability to often move appliances and heavy machinery correctly and safely.
• Ability to frequently, walk steps, climb ladders, scaffolding, ramps, etc.
• Frequent kneeling, crouching, stooping, or bending.
• Ability to work safely in high places.
• Frequent reaching and extending of arms and hands, to include overhead work.
• Frequent handling of items of various sizes and weights. Must be able to seize, hold, grasp, turn or otherwise work with one or both hands.
• Duties may require contact with human and/or animal waste; proper safety precautions must be taken.
• Physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/ cold, wet/ humid, and dry/ arid conditions as needed. Frequently required to wear personal protective equipment. Noise levels will vary from quiet to excessive levels.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.