MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT - Capri Villas

Royal American Management•Jacksonville, FL

2d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for the preservation and upkeep of Capri Villas Apartments under the direct supervision of the Community Manager. The role follows OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures, maintains property equipment and common areas, performs repairs and unit preparation, and keeps accurate maintenance records. The position requires professionalism, reliable attendance, effective communication, and the ability to build lasting business relationships. The employee participates in an emergency standby schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. The job includes routine property inspections and upkeep; scheduled preventive maintenance; light electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and cleaning work; and maintenance of applicable amenities. The Maintenance Superintendent must understand property HVAC systems and troubleshoot and repair certain components, but must not work on Freon-system components unless properly certified. The employee must use appropriate safety equipment, complete hazard assessments before tasks, and ensure repairs comply with local codes and regulations. The position is based at Capri Villas Apartments in Jacksonville, Florida, and may involve local travel for business as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
EPA certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire or promotion.
Valid driver’s license is required as stated in the posting; a government-issued state ID or valid driver’s license may be required for business travel depending on management’s determination of property or business needs.
Some formal training or experience in carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical work, painting, refurbishing and cleaning, and air conditioning.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written service requests, manuals, instructions, warning labels, and other printed materials; provide written responses and complete reports.
Ability to work under time constraints and remain aware of job-specific safety requirements.
Ability to travel for property business as needed.
Ability to use the tools and equipment generally associated with multifamily apartment maintenance and experience using specific tools and equipment.
Willingness to accept tasks and responsibilities beyond repair and maintenance.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Limited computer literacy.
Ability to complete tasks in a reasonable amount of time and communicate effectively with coworkers, residents, and vendors.
Ability to safely access all areas of the property in varying ground and weather conditions, including multilevel structures, with or without an elevator.
Ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, potentially for extended periods.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
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 drills and circular saws, and ascend and descend ladders without assistance.
Ability to tolerate normal levels of caustic and pest-control chemicals.

Responsibilities

Follow OSHA standards and company safety policies; complete required safety training and hazard assessments and use appropriate safety equipment.
Maintain knowledge of the property’s maintenance requirements and ensure repairs comply with local building codes, permits, and regulations.
Keep accurate records of preventive maintenance, work orders, unit refurbishing, annual 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 property grounds according to the procedures manual.
Train colleagues from other communities when appropriate.
Communicate verbally and in writing with the Community Manager at least twice daily, and 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 Community Manager of vendor noncompliance incidents.
Troubleshoot property HVAC systems and repair eligible components such as fan motors, thermostats, and contactors; do not work on Freon-system components unless properly certified, and never vent Freon into the atmosphere.
Keep storage areas and entrances locked and maintain adequate lighting.
Obtain a state pesticide-application license if required and, under general direction, exterminate units and common areas in accordance with company procedures.
Perform light electrical repairs, light plumbing work, and repair or replace 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, including painting, cleaning appliances, vacuuming, and related work.
Assist with custodial work in common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning windows.
Maintain and repair applicable amenities such as pools, spas, ponds, and fitness equipment.
Assist other team members and complete other assigned duties.