Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

We are hiring a full time Maintenance Supervisor for a multi-family apartment community in Wilmington, NC. This individual must be EPA Certified and have at least five years of maintenance experience. Experience as a maintenance supervisor is preferred. CPO certification preferred but not required. Must promote good public relations with residents, co-workers, and company staff through great service-oriented attitude and resident trust. Always displays a friendly and courteous attitude towards residents and other employees. Coordinates maintenance objectives with the on-site manager daily. Ability to make independent decisions and also follow instructions. This position coordinates or assists in preparing market-ready apartments in regard to painting, carpet cleaning, general repairs, housekeeping, performs various maintenance functions such as re-keying door locks and repairing air-conditioners, plumbing, electrical, appliances. Will rotate being on-call after hours, when scheduled, and be available for overtime as needed for emergencies. Great environment with competitive benefits and a quarterly incentive bonus structure! EEO and Drug Free Workplace

Required: EPA Certification CPO Certification Preferred Valid State Driver's License Physical, Drug and Background Tests 5+ Years of Previous Maintenance Experience - Experience as a Maintenance Supervisor Preferred High School Diploma or Equivalent

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the overall maintenance and physical appearance of the apartment community. The Maintenance Supervisor will hire, train and supervise the maintenance associates. The Maintenance Supervisor is under the direct supervision of the Property Manager.

Goals of Position:

• Deliver outstanding customer service.
• Work within the established budget.
• Ensure that the interior and exterior community areas meet company safety, security and physical appearance standards.
• Prepare apartment turns for rental in a minimal amount of time.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturers' recommendations and operating manuals.
• Design and implement a preventative maintenance program.
• Attend to requests and/or emergency needs in an expedient and cordial manner.
• Ensure repairs are done right the first time.
• Build and maintain residents' confidence and foster good relations.
• Adhere to and obey Fair Housing Laws.
• Protect the property from environmental hazards and adhere to safety, fire and building codes.
• Maintain proper MSDS binder.

Knowledge, Skill and Experience Requirements:

• Must have knowledge of all phases of apartment maintenance, with at least three years of experience.
• Must have knowledge of basic safety procedures dealing with electricity, natural gas, water, sewer, and the use and disposal of toxic or controlled substances.
• Substantial skill and knowledge needed in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, cleaning and HVAC systems.
• Must be certified in refrigerant recovery.
• Must have supervisory experience.
• Must have a high level of integrity, be trustworthy and hardworking.

Common Requirements for Your Duties as Maintenance Supervisor:

• Must have transportation, valid Driver's License and own hand tools.
• Use various hand tools and test equipment. These items may vary in weight from a few ounces to 40 pounds.
• Use a 30-pound can of refrigerant for servicing air conditioners.
• Hand carry and use a refrigerant recovery unit weighing 70 pounds.
• Hand carry and install air conditioning compressors ranging in weight from 40 to 120 pounds depending upon the size of the condensing unit.
• Hand carry and install furnace/forced air unit weighing 90 pounds.
• Hand carry and install hot water heaters ranging in weight from 70 to 90 pounds depending upon capacity.
• Hand carry and install commode/closet combination ranging in weight from 40 to 50 pounds.
• You will be required to climb ladders in order to clean leaves out of gutters and complete roof repairs. Ladders required to perform this task will range from 16 to 40 feet in length and range in weight from 20 to 125 pounds. You will be required to lift and transport these ladders.
• Use of a ladder is required to change out light bulbs in breezeways and on buildings. These ladders would range in weight from 10 to 125 pounds.
• Changing panels of glass ranging in weight from one to 40 pounds is required and may require the use of a ladder to accomplish the task.
• Pool maintenance is a big responsibility and often requires you to lift and/or transport drums of granular chlorine weighing 100 pounds, drums of stick chlorine weighing 50 pounds, and bags of soda ash or bicarbonate of soda weighing 50 pounds each. You also could be responsible for replacing pool pump motors and pumps ranging in weight from 25 to 200 pounds depending on the size required.
• You will be required to perform certain service functions or make upgrades to the apartment unit. An example would be to install lighting or ceiling fans. Both duties would require the work to be done using a stepladder and require lifting with two hands.

In addition to the above, you will be required to lift and transport other items pertaining to maintenance (weighing up to 200 pounds) for the smooth operation of the property. Must be safe and cautious when lifting. Use safety equipment provided and obtain assistance from co-worker when lifting heavy objects.

While performing the above responsibilities and assignments, you may be required to perform tasks that will require some physical exertion. You must be able to see to a degree that safety is not compromised. You must be able to communicate and be understood.