Apartment Maintenance Supervisor

Pratum Companies•Alexandria, VA

About The Position

Apartment Maintenance Supervisor A maintenance supervisor is responsible for conducting general maintenance and repairs on facility equipment and property structures. Ensuring that the heating, electrical and plumbing systems perform at optimum functionality. Overseeing a team and working closely with the Property Manager and vendors for 7 scattered sites to assure the quality of the building. The goal is to maintain the facilities and common areas in the best possible condition.

Requirements

Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic and other systems
Working knowledge and experience in general apartment maintenance and repair, Strong understanding or related experience to ensure the ability to recognize electrical, plumbing, and mechanical malfunctions or equipment failure.
Experienced in operating a variety of equipment, including snow blowers, lawn mowers, and small hand tools
Working knowledge of repair to common appliances, and devices
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
Excellent manual dexterity and problem-solving skills
High school diploma, GED or Equivalent. This position requires the ability to read and write English fluently, accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions and understand and perform all on-site resident management software functions.
A minimum of three years’ experience as a residential property management maintenance supervisor.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Must be able to speak to tenants and maintain good working relations with other staff members, tenants, and supervisor as well as any contract laborers working on the property.
The position requires the ability to work any of the seven days of the week, 52 weeks of the year. Due to the property staffing limitations, it is extremely critical that individuals be able to work their scheduled hours on a consistent basis and, if necessary, overtime hours when requested. The position requires the ability to serve on-call, as scheduled or as necessary. You must also be able to attend certain resident events that are held after hours.
Basic computer/Internet knowledge
Must be capable of physically accessing all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities, push, pull, lift, carry or maneuver weights of up to 50lbs. independently and 100 lbs. with assistance.
Maintain a commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth though career path activities provided through the corporate office and external sources as needed.

Nice To Haves

HVAC certification preferred

Responsibilities

Manages scattered sites, must have reliable transportation
Complete service requests in a timely manner.
Full unit turns to include but not limited to paint, sheetrock repair, screen repair, minor plumbing/electrical.
Daily Unit Maintenance-Satisfies service requests per work order, following company procedures
Make-ready procedures: Paints, appliance repair, plumbing, electrical fixtures, repairs or replaces old faulty parts; checks locks, replaces burned out light bulbs.
Preventative Maintenance; Make regular inspections of grounds, buildings, plumbing, electrical fixtures, appliances, and major equipment: checks for appearance and cleanliness, checks for structural cracks, excessive wear; and faulty parts.
Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel, and follow safety protocol
Survey buildings and repair mechanical systems to ensure they are consistent with health and safety regulations
Support the setup of ventilation, refrigeration and other systems and conduct repairs when necessary
Maintain heating and plumbing systems to ensure functionality
Inspect alarm systems such as carbon dioxide and fire protection and quickly schedule repairs when needed
Undertake activities of pest control such as spraying insecticide
Obtain quotes and coordinate projects with vendors on call schedule