MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT - Woodpine Way

Royal American Management•Albany, GA

25d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for preserving and maintaining Woodpine Way Apartments in Albany, Georgia, under the direct supervision of the Community Manager. The role follows OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures, maintains accurate records, and supports the upkeep of apartment units, buildings, grounds, common areas, equipment, and amenities. The position requires professional conduct, reliable attendance, effective communication, and the ability to build lasting business relationships. The Maintenance Superintendent performs scheduled and preventive maintenance, troubleshoots property HVAC systems, and carries out light electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, refurbishing, cleaning, and repair work. HVAC work must not involve Freon-system components unless the employee is properly certified; Freon must never be vented into the atmosphere. The role also participates in an emergency standby schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may travel locally as needed for business.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
EPA certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire or promotion.
Some formal training or experience in carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical work, painting, refurbishing and cleaning, and air conditioning.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written service requests and instructions and to complete written reports and responses.
Ability to understand manuals, procedures, warning labels, and other printed materials.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Limited computer literacy.
Ability to work under time constraints, complete assigned tasks in a reasonable amount of time, and remain aware of applicable safety requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, residents, and vendors.
Ability to use tools and equipment generally associated with multifamily apartment maintenance, with experience using specific tools and equipment.
Ability to safely access all property grounds and multilevel structures in varying ground and weather conditions, with or without an elevator.
Ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, sometimes for extended periods.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance.
Ability to move large appliances using a hand truck.
Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools, including hammers, screwdrivers, saws, hand-held drills, and circular saws.
Ability to safely ascend and descend various types of ladders without assistance.
Ability to tolerate normal levels of caustic chemicals and pest-control chemicals.
Government-issued state ID or valid driver's license if required by management based on location, property, or business needs.

Responsibilities

Follow OSHA standards and company safety policies, complete required safety training, conduct hazard assessments before tasks, and use appropriate safety equipment.
Maintain knowledge of property maintenance requirements and ensure repairs comply with local building codes, permitting requirements, and regulations.
Keep accurate records of preventive maintenance, work orders, unit refurbishing, inspections, and inventories.
Participate in the standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.
Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment according to manufacturers' recommendations and operating manuals.
Inspect apartment units, buildings, and common areas and perform repairs and janitorial assistance.
Maintain the grounds according to the procedures manual.
Provide training to colleagues from other communities when appropriate.
Communicate verbally and in writing with the Community Manager at least twice daily.
Report unusual or extraordinary circumstances concerning 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 Community Manager of vendor non-compliance.
Troubleshoot property HVAC systems and repair items such as fan motors, thermostats, and contactors; do not repair Freon-system components unless properly certified, and never vent Freon.
Keep storage areas and entrances locked and maintain adequate lighting.
Obtain a state pesticide-application license if required and, under general direction of the Regional Manager or Vice President, exterminate units and common areas according to company procedures.
Perform light electrical repairs on appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, and circuits.
Perform light plumbing work, including clearing stoppages and replacing fittings.
Repair or replace broken glass, tile, screens, draperies, and locks.
Perform carpentry work, including fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing or building shelves, and refinishing floors.
Prepare vacant units for re-occupancy through painting, cleaning appliances, vacuuming, and related work.
Perform custodial work in common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning windows.
Maintain and repair amenities such as pools, spas, ponds, and fitness equipment, where applicable.
Assist other team members and accept other tasks and responsibilities as needed.
Travel for property business as needed.