Maintenance Superintendent

The Michaels Organization•Louisville, KY

27d

About The Position

The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible, under the direction of the Community Manager or Maintenance Manager, for the overall maintenance of one or more sites. The role includes inspecting and maintaining units, buildings, and common areas; scheduling and completing work orders; coordinating contractors; controlling materials and inventory; training maintenance technicians and coworkers; and keeping accurate maintenance and purchasing records. The Superintendent also supports annual and resident move-in/move-out inspections, performs a range of repairs and janitorial tasks, and ensures scheduled equipment maintenance and compliance with building codes, OSHA standards, and company safety policies. The position requires professional and timely interactions with residents, contractors, and the property management team, and participation in an on-call schedule for evening, weekend, holiday, and emergency coverage.

Requirements

At least 3 years of full-time maintenance experience or experience in a related field.
Formal training or experience in carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical work, painting, refurbishing and cleaning, and air-conditioning.
Willingness to assist with and work in areas beyond repair maintenance, including janitorial, custodial, gardening, and painting.
Boiler license when required by the property facilities.
High school degree or equivalent trade-related courses.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Mechanical and trade skills and abilities relevant to the required experience.
Ability to work professionally with coworkers and residents in a demanding environment.
Ability to work safely and follow safety directives.
Ability to read, speak, and comprehend work instructions and safety notices in English.
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call hours when required.

Nice To Haves

Residential property maintenance experience.
College education or advanced technical training.
Certifications required by the specific property.

Responsibilities

Participate in maintenance projects and periodically inspect units, buildings, and common areas; perform repairs and janitorial assistance as needed.
Schedule work order requests according to maintenance priorities.
Coordinate maintenance-related contractor activities and, when applicable, negotiate contracts and scopes of work.
Control and utilize maintenance materials and train maintenance technicians and coworkers.
Maintain accurate records for preventive maintenance, work orders, apartment refurbishing, annual inspections, inventories, purchase orders, contracts, and suppliers.
Assist the Community Manager or Maintenance Manager with annual apartment inspections and resident move-in and move-out inspections.
Perform light electrical repairs, light plumbing work, replacement of broken or damaged building and apartment items, carpentry, painting, custodial work, and repairs to concrete, masonry, roofs, and fencing.
Assist exterminators when required.
Participate in an on-call schedule for evening, weekend, holiday, and emergency coverage.
Ensure storage areas and entrances are locked and adequate lighting is maintained.
Stay current on applicable building codes.
Know the locations of water and gas meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, and sewer clean-outs, and post a map of them.
Operate within OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures.
Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.
Ensure effective, timely, and professional interactions with residents, contractors, and the property management team regarding maintenance services.
Perform other duties as assigned.