MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT - Huron Sophia/Capri Villa

Royal American Companies•Jacksonville, FL

37d•$26 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for preserving and maintaining the property under the direct supervision of the Community Manager. The role requires compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies, along with strong attendance, communication, professionalism, and the ability to build business relationships. The position includes travel for property business and participation in an emergency standby schedule covering evenings, weekends, and holidays. The superintendent maintains and repairs apartment units, buildings, grounds, equipment, and common areas; keeps maintenance records; and ensures repairs comply with applicable codes and regulations. Work includes HVAC troubleshooting and repairs (excluding Freon-system work unless properly certified), light electrical and plumbing repairs, carpentry, painting, unit preparation, custodial work, and maintenance of property amenities. The role also involves coordinating with the Community Manager, vendors, residents, and colleagues, and may include training maintenance colleagues from other communities.

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; a government-issued state ID or valid driver’s license may be required by management depending on location, property, or business needs.
Formal training or experience in carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical work, painting, refurbishing and cleaning, and air conditioning.
Knowledge of property HVAC systems and ability to troubleshoot and repair components such as fan motors, thermostats, and contactors.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written instructions and manuals, and complete written or typed responses and reports.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Limited computer literacy.
Ability to work under time constraints and stay aware of job-related safety requirements.
Ability to use tools and equipment generally associated with multi-family apartment maintenance, with experience using specific tools and equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively and maintain professional relationships with co-workers, residents, and vendors.
Ability to accept tasks and responsibilities beyond repair and maintenance duties.
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, handheld drills, and circular saws.
Ability to safely ascend and descend ladders without assistance.
Ability to tolerate normal levels of caustic and pest-control chemicals.
Ability to access all property grounds and multilevel structures, with or without an elevator, under varying grounds and weather conditions.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently and potentially for long periods.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focusing.

Responsibilities

Follow OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures, 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, permitting, and regulations.
Keep accurate records of preventive maintenance, work orders, unit refurbishing, annual inspections, and inventories.
Participate in the emergency standby 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, perform repairs and janitorial assistance, and maintain grounds according to company procedures.
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 property, co-worker, or resident circumstances.
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 incidents.
Troubleshoot property HVAC systems and repair components such as fan motors, thermostats, and contactors; do not perform Freon-system work unless properly certified, and never vent Freon into the atmosphere.
Keep storage areas and entrances locked and ensure adequate lighting is maintained.
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, including fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, and refinishing floors.
Prepare vacant units for re-occupancy, including painting, cleaning appliances, 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, such as pools, spas, ponds, and fitness equipment.
Assist other team members when necessary and take on other tasks as assigned.
Read and respond to service requests and complete reports in accordance with company procedures; read and understand manuals, instructions, warning labels, and other printed materials.
Complete assigned tasks in a reasonable time and communicate effectively with co-workers, residents, and vendors.
Travel for property business and safely access property grounds and buildings under varying conditions.