ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE SUPV - Reserve at Kanapaha

Royal American Companies•Gainesville, FL

8d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for preserving and maintaining the property and supporting the safety of its maintenance personnel. The role works under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager and is expected to follow OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures. The position requires professionalism, strong attendance and communication, and the ability to build lasting business relationships. The Assistant Maintenance Supervisor maintains and repairs apartment units, buildings, grounds, and amenities; completes preventive maintenance and unit-turn work; keeps maintenance records; and assists with supervising and scheduling subordinate personnel when the Maintenance Supervisor is absent. The role also supports emergency coverage, communicates regularly with property management, and reports unusual circumstances or vendor non-compliance. Work includes HVAC troubleshooting and repairs, light electrical and plumbing work, carpentry, painting, cleaning, and other property maintenance tasks. Repairs involving Freon-system components are prohibited unless the employee is properly certified, and Freon must never be vented into the atmosphere.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
EPA certification is required.
Driver’s license is required as stated in the job details; the description also specifies a government-issued state ID or valid driver’s license if required by management based on location, property, or business needs.
Some formal training or experience in carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical work, painting, refurnishing and cleaning, and air conditioning.
Knowledge of property HVAC units and ability to troubleshoot them.
Ability to read, understand, and follow service requests and written instructions, and to complete written reports and responses according to company procedures.
Ability to understand manuals, procedures, warning labels, and other printed materials.
Ability to work under time constraints and complete tasks within a reasonable timeframe.
Ability and willingness to use tools and equipment generally associated with multifamily apartment maintenance.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Limited computer literacy and ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, residents, and vendors.
Ability to travel independently for regular property business.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance and move large appliances using a hand truck.
Ability to use hand tools and power tools, including drills and circular saws, and to ascend and descend ladders safely without assistance.
Ability to tolerate normal exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.
Ability to safely access all areas of the property, including multilevel structures, with or without an elevator and under varying ground and weather conditions.
Ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, potentially for extended periods.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow OSHA standards and company safety policies; complete required safety training and hazard assessments and use appropriate safety equipment.
Maintain knowledge of property maintenance requirements and ensure repairs comply with local building codes, permitting, and regulations.
Keep accurate records of preventive maintenance, work orders, unit refurbishing, annual inspections, and inventories.
Participate in standby emergency coverage for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.
Inspect apartment units, buildings, and common areas; perform repairs and janitorial assistance.
Maintain property grounds according to the procedures manual.
Assist with supervising and scheduling subordinate maintenance personnel and service requests when the Maintenance Supervisor is absent, following maintenance priorities.
Train employees or colleagues from other communities as needed.
Communicate verbally and in writing with the Maintenance Supervisor, or the Community Manager when the Maintenance Supervisor is absent, at least twice daily.
Report unusual or extraordinary circumstances involving the property, co-workers, or residents.
Maintain the required property uniform and a professional appearance and attitude.
Monitor maintenance-related contractual obligations and inform the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager of vendor non-compliance.
Troubleshoot HVAC systems and repair components such as fan motors, thermostats, and contractors, without making prohibited Freon-system repairs unless properly certified.
Keep storage areas and entrances locked and maintain adequate lighting.
Obtain a state pesticide-application license if required and, under general direction, exterminate apartment units and common areas in accordance with company procedures.
Perform light electrical repairs, light plumbing work, glass, tile, screen, drapery and lock repairs, and carpentry tasks.
Prepare vacant units for re-occupancy, including painting, cleaning appliances, and vacuuming.
Assist with custodial work in common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, and window cleaning.
Maintain and repair amenities such as pools, spas, ponds, and fitness equipment.
Assist other team members when necessary.
Travel independently for regular property business as needed.