Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

The United Group of Companies, Inc. – celebrating over 50 years in business - is a full-service, vertically integrated leader in real estate development and management with over 50 years of industry expertise. Our mission is to develop, build, and acquire vibrant communities where our residents, investors, partners, and commercial clients feel welcome, connected, and fulfilled. Our commitment to innovation sets us apart and is evident in our award-winning lifestyle programs. We firmly believe that where you live, and work, should be an experience that enriches and improves your life. United Group provides a place to call home and a space where businesses thrive in all the communities we join.

We are honored to have been voted by our employees as one of the Albany Time Union's Top Workplaces for ten consecutive years and nationally recognized as a Top Workplaces USA employer for six years running – most recently earning the 2025 Top Real Estate Workplace distinction. We are also thrilled that our management company, United Plus Property Management (UPPM), has earned the Accredited Management Organization (AMO®) of the Year Award for 2024!

We have an immediate need for a full-time Maintenance Supervisor to join our team at the College Suites at City Station Neighborhood. These are United Group's professionally managed student-housing communities in Troy, NY.

• Directs and assists in all phases of maintenance operations with oversight from the Property Manager.
• Assesses and prioritizes all work to be performed on assigned site to include maintaining inventory of equipment, tools, and work materials and establishes and completes daily work schedules for maintenance duties and ensures quality of work duties performed
• Notifies Property Manager of all problems and potential issues of concern and maintains working knowledge of all utility sources and supply lines
• Assists the Property Manager with the scheduling and status of units under renovation
• Paints, cleans, completes maintenance items, and all other items required for the completion of the unit under renovation and perform all necessary maintenance both the exterior and interiors of all buildings of the property assigned
• Establishes and maintains preventative maintenance items and consults with the Property Manager in order to maintain the property within the guidelines of the budget
• Completes regular inspections of the assigned property and handles all emergency situations that may arise, and communicates all details of the incident to the Property Manager
• Holds regular monthly meetings with site staff reviewing safety, organization, training and policy review
• Covers or assigns all after hour coverage of the assigned property
• Actively participates and follows the safety and health programs
• Makes regular shop, warehouse, office and ground-job site tours, and safety inspections to determine if safe work practices are being observed; ensure that unsafe conditions do not exist
• Ensures that specific programs (i.e. hazard communication, protection from bloodborne pathogens, hearing conservation, etc.) are complied with consistently

Physical Expectations + Work Environment

• Must be able to stand/walk for 8 to 10 hours.
• Frequent body movements including ability to lift up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, squat, reach, push, and pull.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors during various weather conditions.
• Frequently may be exposed to outdoor spaces, service areas, or other environments which will, by their nature, have variances in air quality, temperature, walking surfaces, lighting, and other physical aspects.
• Potential exposure to substances such as paints, cleaning agents, chemicals, etc. which may be considered irritants.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

Job Overview + Requirements

• Job Type: Maintenance Supervisor; Non-Exempt $37 per hour.
• Work Hours: Full Time; Monday through Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Evening and weekend hours required as needed for emergency maintenance needs.
• Physical Requirements: standing, kneeling, lifting, carrying, painting.
• Required Education: High School Diploma; applicable Work History.
• Required Experience: 5+ years of experience in residential property maintenance is preferred. Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry and heating systems.
• Qualities: Demonstrates integrity on a personal and professional level; Exceptional communication, sales, and negotiation skills; Ability to solve problems involving residents and challenging situations

Benefits + Time Off

• Medical – Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY – 3 insurance plans with HSA options; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
• Dental + Vision – eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
• Life Insurance – Company paid Basic Life Insurance Policy (1x Annual Salary) with additional Voluntary Life Plans; eligibility 1st of the month following 30 days.
• 401K Retirement Plan – Voya Financial; Employee Contribution Eligibility at 1st of the month following 90 days; eligible for Employer Match after 1 Year of Service; up to 4% Company Match.
• Additional Benefits – Employee Assistance Program; United Concierge Medicine (24/7 telemedicine service, including Mental Health); Calm App premium subscription; Learning Care Group (childcare tuition discount); Dependent Care FSA; Tuition Assistance Program.
• PTO – Personal (24 Hours), Sick (56 Hours), and Vacation Time (80 Hours; escalated based on years of service up to 160 Hours); eligibility after 90-day Introductory Period.
• Holidays – 10 Company Paid Holidays.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected class covered by law.