Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance SupervisorLynchburg Redevelopment & Housing Authority (LRHA), an organization in the affordable housing industry, is seeking a skilled and experienced property Maintenance Supervisor.The primary purpose of this position is to provide maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, utilities, fixtures, and interior and exterior structures covering such trades as carpentry, plumbing, masonry, electricity, air conditioning, plastering, roofing, painting, etc. Please note this is a working supervisor position.In addition, the Maintenance Supervisor oversees all preventative and rehabilitative maintenance activities on LRHA buildings, structures, facilities, and infrastructure. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for inventory control, work orders, quality control, grounds maintenance, and building systems. This position also oversees the Lead Maintenance Mechanic, Maintenance Coordinator, Maintenance Mechanics, and Laborers.Duties and Responsibilities:Provides preventative maintenance and the performance of routine and emergency repairs at LRHA properties.Manages the work of assigned staff including, but not limited to, assigning, planning, and reviewing work, evaluating work performance, and completing performance evaluations, coordinating activities, maintaining standards, allocating personnel, selecting new employees, training staff, acting on employee problems, and recommending and implementing discipline.Determines residential maintenance priorities; assesses the progress of crews, discusses progress with staff and management, and assigns or reassigns projects as necessary to accomplish project objectives within time frames and budgetary restrictions.Inspects grounds, work in progress, and completed work to ensure that it complies with established standards; performs quality control reviews of maintenance work to evaluate maintenance staff performance; identifies and addresses skill or performance gaps among staff; reviews completed work order forms to ensure accuracy prior to inputting into the computer system.Keeps abreast of changes in HUD and Authority policies and regulations.Ensures that maintenance personnel are properly trained by monitoring the progress of new hires; ensures that all subordinates receive training on new regulations and procedures.Oversees annual inspection of units and determines the need for preventive and restorative repairs. Prepares budgets and plans for preventive maintenance initiatives.Conducts regular inspections of units to determine needs for maintenance for any aspect of housing units, including major equipment; inspects vacated apartments and completes make-ready list.Recommends changes in policies and procedures in response to changing conditions, requirements, regulations, or technology.Communicates with property management to keep them informed of the status of vacated units and major projects on-site.Education/Experience:High School Diploma, GED, or vocational school equivalent and a minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in residential maintenance and managing maintenance projects and two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity. HVAC certification is required.Must possess a valid drivers license and be insurable under the Authority's plan.The selected candidate will be required to pass background checks and a pre-employment drug screening.Benefits and Compensation:Starting salary $51,000-$65,000; salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. LRHA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement, paid time-off, paid holidays and more.Equal Opportunity Employer / Equal Housing OpportunitiesLocation: Lynchburg, VA. Only local travel may be required.