Maintenance Superintendent

MMS Group • Columbia, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

MMS Group is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent for a 108-unit residential property in Columbia, Maryland. The role handles residential property maintenance, including interior and exterior building inspections, preventive maintenance, common-area and apartment repairs, and apartment turnover work. Maintenance tasks include plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliances, masonry, HVAC, and boilers. The superintendent works with the property manager and office team, maintains accurate maintenance records, and follows applicable building codes, OSHA standards, and company safety policies. The position also includes responding to after-hours emergency calls according to company policy and assisting with snow removal during snow events.

MMS Group and its affiliates have focused on property management for fifty years. Their portfolio exceeds 40,000 residential units and includes affordable housing cooperatives, subsidized rentals, supportive housing, and conventional apartment buildings. The company describes its environment as high-tech and offers training and education programs, competitive salaries, and opportunities for growth and advancement.

Requirements

• Five or more years of residential multifamily property management or apartment maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Skills in plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, appliance maintenance, masonry, HVAC, and boilers.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, appliance maintenance, and boilers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Fire Safety and Boiler License certification.
• Possession of basic tools needed to perform routine maintenance tasks.
• Physical ability to perform job tasks that may require heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, stooping, climbing, balancing, and carrying.
• Ability to work in a challenging environment with minimal direction.
• Solution-based problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently, organize tasks, manage time, and prioritize projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily work orders efficiently.
• Communicate delays in completing work orders to the supervisor in the management office.
• Troubleshoot and repair maintenance issues involving electrical, plumbing, appliances, and carpentry.
• Assist the property manager with scheduling annual apartment inspections and conducting move-in and move-out inspections.
• Coordinate with the office team to ensure apartment turnover repairs and services are completed on schedule.
• Maintain accurate records for preventive maintenance of building mechanical systems, service requests, and apartment turnover status.
• Maintain knowledge of contracts, suppliers, their services, and goods.
• Stay current on applicable building codes and safety standards.
• Maintain trash areas.
• Know the locations and operation of water and gas meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, and sewer clean-outs.
• Follow OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures.
• Respond to emergency calls according to company policy for after-hours emergencies.
• Assist with proper snow clearing during snow events.
• Perform other duties outlined in the job description.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Up to two weeks of paid time off in the first year, increasing with tenure.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans available after 60 days of employment.
• Health Reimbursement Account of up to $3,000 per calendar year.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-matched 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Company-paid certifications and licensing.
• Training and education programs.
• Opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Competitive salaries.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED