Assistant Maintenance Supervisor

Job Summary

Assists the maintenance supervisor in overseeing the general maintenance repairs, apartment make ready execution, preventive maintenance, and overall property condition of an apartment community. Primary duties include assists in supervising the daily operations at the property in the areas of landscaping, carpentry, painting, fencing and roofing repairs, plumbing, light electrical as well as the performance of all routine and preventative maintenance required to maintain the physical integrity of the property.  

RESPONSIBILITIES include (but are not limited to):

• Supervision and Scheduling of Maintenance 
  1. In partnership with the Maintenance Supervisor, assigns daily work to maintenance employees and follow-up for the completeness 
  2. Oversees the accurate and timely completion of work orders assigned
  3. Ensures that all turnover repairs and services are completed correctly and on schedule.  This includes maintenance of appliances, smoke detectors, plumbing, electrical, painting, HVAC, and cleaning
  4. Ensures all phases of snow removal are executed including shoveling of walkways and parking lots, application of ice-melt (salting) and operating of plows to clear roadways and parking lots
• Preventive Maintenance
  1. Maintains awareness of the physical condition of the property and identifies and ensures repairs are performed to correct any unsafe conditions.  Reports any areas that show signs of more significant problems to Maintenance Supervisor or Property Manager
  2. Provides input to Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager in relation to potential problems that need to be addressed on the property for the creation of the annual budget
• Inventory Control
  1. Assists with managing all maintenance purchasing and maintains inventory levels of parts and supplies.  Secures approval from Maintenance Supervisor and Regional on non-routine items
  2. Ensures the maintenance shop is organized and clean
• Administration and Record Keeping
  1. Maintains accurate records regarding preventative maintenance, work orders (received and completed), expenditures, apartment turnovers, and work-in-progress
  2. Processes invoices as directed
• Customer Service 
  1. Develops and maintains positive and professional relationships with residents, contractors, and suppliers
  2. Ensures maintenance requests are met on a timely basis 
  3. Keeps the Maintenance Supervisor and Property Manager informed of significant problems and/or concerns relating to the residents of the property
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and Experience

• Minimum of one (1) of supervisory experience or equivalent required
• Two (2) or more years’ experience in property maintenance, with a working knowledge and experience in the following areas: Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical, Carpentry and Appliances
• Leadership skills and the ability to build and supervise a team
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask
• Ability to facilitate the identification and solutions of problems within established processes
• Safety knowledge and awareness to oversee safe performance of maintenance team
• Ability to be at work regularly and on time

Must have valid driver’s license & clean driving record.

Reliable transportation required.

Ability to work weekends or extended hours as required, including on-call rotation

Other Preferred Skills & Qualifications including but not limited to

• OSHA 10/30
• EPA Section 608
• Mold Remediation Certification
• Lead Safe Renovate Right
• Experience operating a plow truck
• Experience operating heavy equipment (Skid Steer, Mini Excavator)

Physical Requirements

• Constant need to be on feet; bend, stoop, squat; climb stairs, push or pull, reach above shoulder, climb ladders, grasp/grip/turning; finger dexterity; writing; shoveling; lifting/carrying to perform maintenance supervisor duties.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.