ASSISTANT MAINTENANCE SUPV - Reserve at Kanapaha

Royal American Management•Gainesville, FL

8d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for preserving and maintaining the property and ensuring the safety of its maintenance personnel, under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and Community Manager. The role requires compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies, strong attendance and communication, professionalism, and the ability to build business relationships. The position is full-time, based at Reserve at Kanapaha in Gainesville, Florida, and includes day, night, weekend, and on-call work. Local travel may be needed for business. The role supports property maintenance and operations through inspections, repairs, preventive maintenance, recordkeeping, grounds and amenity upkeep, and assistance with supervising and scheduling maintenance personnel. Work must comply with applicable building codes, permits, regulations, company procedures, and safety requirements. The employee must not perform work on Freon-system components unless properly certified and must never vent Freon into the atmosphere.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
EPA certification and a driver’s license are required, as stated in the job details.
Some formal training or experience in carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical work, painting, refurbishing and cleaning, and air conditioning.
Knowledge of property HVAC units and ability to troubleshoot them.
Ability to read, understand, and follow service requests and provide written responses and reports in accordance with company procedures.
Ability to understand manuals, instructions, regulations, warning labels, and directional labels.
Ability to work within time constraints and complete tasks in a reasonable timeframe.
Possess and be experienced in using tools and equipment generally associated with multifamily apartment maintenance.
Willingness to accept other tasks and responsibilities beyond repair and maintenance.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Limited computer literacy and ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, residents, and vendors.
Ability to travel independently for property business; a government-issued state ID or valid driver’s license may be required based on management’s assessment of location or business needs.
Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance and move large appliances using a hand truck.
Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools, including hammers, screwdrivers, saws, handheld drills, and circular saws.
Ability to safely climb and descend ladders unassisted and access all property grounds, including multilevel structures, in varying grounds and weather conditions, with or without an elevator.
Ability to tolerate normal exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outdoor weather conditions.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently and 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.
Maintain accurate records for preventive maintenance, work orders, unit refurbishing, annual inspections, and inventories.
Participate in a standby emergency schedule covering evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.
Inspect apartment units, buildings, and common areas regularly and perform repairs and janitorial assistance.
Maintain the grounds according to the procedures manual.
Assist with supervision and scheduling of 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, coworkers, 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 noncompliance.
Troubleshoot HVAC systems and repair components such as fan motors, thermostats, and contactors, while following restrictions on Freon-system work.
Ensure storage areas and entrances are locked and that areas have adequate lighting.
Obtain a pesticide-application license if required and, under general direction, exterminate units and common areas according to company procedures.
Perform light electrical repairs; light plumbing work; repairs to glass, tile, screens, draperies, and locks; and carpentry repairs such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing or building shelves, and refinishing floors.
Prepare vacant units for re-occupancy, including painting, cleaning appliances, vacuuming, and related tasks.
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 and perform other duties requested by a supervisor.