MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT - Westover Place

Royal American Management•Albany, GA

5d•$20 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for preserving and maintaining Westover Place Apartments under the direct supervision of the Community Manager. The role requires compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies, strong attendance and communication, professionalism, and the ability to build lasting business relationships. The superintendent maintains the property, its equipment, units, grounds, common areas, and amenities; completes repairs and scheduled maintenance; and keeps accurate records of work and inspections. The role includes an on-call emergency schedule covering evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as local travel as needed for business. The superintendent must have maintenance experience and formal training or experience in carpentry, light plumbing and electrical work, painting, refurbishing and cleaning, and air conditioning. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. A valid driver’s license and dependable transportation are required; EPA certification is preferred and must be obtained within 90 days of hire or promotion if not already held. The position requires the tools and equipment generally associated with multifamily apartment maintenance.

Requirements

Maintenance experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
EPA certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire or promotion.
Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation; a government-issued state ID or valid driver’s license may be required for business needs.
Formal training or experience in carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical work, painting, refurbishing and cleaning, and air conditioning.
Ability to read and follow service requests, manuals, instructions, warning labels, and other printed materials, and to complete written or typed responses and reports.
English proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking.
Limited computer literacy.
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, residents, and vendors.
Ability to work under time constraints, complete assigned tasks in a reasonable time, and follow applicable safety requirements.
Ability and willingness to travel locally for property business and use maintenance tools and equipment.
Ability to safely access all property grounds and multilevel structures in varying conditions and weather, with or without an elevator.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, frequently and 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 hammers, screwdrivers, saws, hand-held drills, and circular saws.
Ability to ascend and descend various types of ladders without assistance and tolerate normal levels of caustic and pest-control chemicals.

Nice To Haves

EPA certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow OSHA standards and company safety policies, complete required safety training and hazard assessments, and use appropriate safety equipment.
Maintain knowledge of property 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 standby emergency coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment according to manufacturer 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 and report unusual or extraordinary property, coworker, or resident circumstances.
Maintain the required property uniform and a professional appearance and attitude.
Monitor maintenance-related contractual obligations and advise the Community Manager of vendor noncompliance.
Troubleshoot property HVAC systems and repair components such as fan motors, thermostats, and contactors; do not service Freon-system components or handle Freon 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 repairs to 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 redecorating, painting, appliance cleaning, vacuuming, and related tasks.
Assist with custodial work in common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, and window cleaning.
Maintain and repair property amenities where applicable, including pools, spas, ponds, and fitness equipment.
Assist other team members and accept other tasks and responsibilities as needed.