Maintenance Lead/Supervisor - 5691
About The Position
Guardian Real Estate Services is hiring a full-time Maintenance Lead/Supervisor for Wyndhaven, a 396-unit apartment community in Hillsboro, Oregon. The role oversees on-site maintenance and maintenance staff, supports the Community Manager, and helps ensure site safety, strong curb appeal, and the overall quality and appearance of the property. The supervisor prioritizes and processes urgent and routine work orders and ensures maintenance complies with OSHA regulations and Guardian policies and procedures. The position coordinates with property staff and vendors to provide customer service to residents, deliver proactive maintenance, support the financial health of the property, and complete required paperwork and reports on time. The schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with rotating on-call coverage for occasional after-hours and weekend emergencies. Compensation is $34–$35 per hour, depending on experience, with bonus potential.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least two years of working experience as a Property Maintenance Manager.
- Basic knowledge of building trades, including plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds and be comfortable on ladders at heights of 15 feet.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
- Ability to communicate effectively and promptly, verbally and in writing.
- Ability to complete required online and in-person company training within specified deadlines and attend other required training sessions.
- Basic computer literacy and willingness to perform regular tasks using standard computer or web-based technology.
- Willingness to participate in rotating on-call coverage for occasional after-hours and weekend emergencies.
Nice To Haves
- CAMT certification.
- OSHA 10 certification.
- Knowledge of UPS/REAC requirements.
- Prior supervisory experience.
- A reliable, properly insured vehicle for business transportation, and a valid driver’s license.
- If the property has a pool, CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certification may be required depending on state regulations.
Responsibilities
- Represent Guardian positively and professionally and support the Community Manager in meeting property management obligations.
- Manage maintenance staff schedules and workloads, coordinating repair and maintenance requests.
- Maintain the property in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements, including fire, backflow, and OSHA requirements.
- Alert the Community Manager to potential liabilities and needed repairs; identify structural, electrical, plumbing, and appliance issues.
- Purchase maintenance supplies and adhere to the property maintenance budget.
- Respond to service requests and complete work orders and apartment turnovers promptly and professionally, under the Community Manager’s direction.
- Gather bids for property improvements as directed by the Community Manager or Portfolio Manager.
- Maintain accurate records of space conditions, including roofs, HVAC, utilities, and special circumstances.
- Keep the model unit ready to show and maintain clean, orderly offices, maintenance work areas, grounds, and common areas.
- Inspect the property and vacant apartments and coordinate vendors’ work and schedules.
- Schedule emergency coverage, ensure office staff can access coverage information, and carry a property cell phone for rotating after-hours and weekend emergency on-call duty.
- Communicate property issues and resident questions or concerns to the Community Manager.
- Perform or coordinate maintenance of pools, spas, and pool areas when applicable.
- Follow confidentiality guidelines for resident, property, owner, and Guardian information; accurately record time worked and follow timekeeping guidelines.
- Liaise with corporate departments and foster collaborative working relationships across departments and with coworkers.
- Seek improvements to work processes and results to better meet resident needs, ownership goals, and company standards.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Community Manager or Portfolio Manager.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and prescription insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Employer-matched 401(k).
- 10 days of vacation per year.
- Sick time accrued at one hour for every 30 hours worked.
- 11 paid holidays, plus one birthday holiday and one flex holiday.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Training and opportunities for professional growth and upward mobility.
- Bonus potential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
