MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT - Woodpine Way

Royal American Companies•Albany, GA

25d•$20 - $20•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, reliable attendance, effective communication, professionalism, and the ability to build lasting business relationships. The position is based at Woodpine Way Apartments in Albany, Georgia, and involves local travel as needed for business. It is full-time, with a day, night, weekend, and on-call shift schedule, and pays $20.00 per hour. The superintendent performs preventive maintenance, inspections, repairs, unit preparation, grounds and common-area upkeep, and maintenance of property amenities. Duties include light electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC troubleshooting and repair, painting, cleaning, and appliance and fixture work. Repairs must comply with applicable codes and regulations. The role also includes maintaining records, communicating regularly with the Community Manager, reporting unusual circumstances and vendor non-compliance, supporting colleagues, and participating in evening, weekend, and holiday emergency coverage. Freon-system work is prohibited unless the employee is properly certified, and Freon must never be vented into the atmosphere. The employee must have a high school diploma or equivalent, formal training or experience in relevant maintenance trades, EPA certification or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire or promotion, a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation, and the tools and equipment generally associated with multifamily apartment maintenance. The position involves frequent physical activity, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, moving appliances with a hand truck, using hand and power tools and ladders, and working in varied weather and property conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Some formal training or experience in carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical work, painting, refurnishing and cleaning, and air conditioning.
EPA certification or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire or promotion.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required; the posting also notes government-issued state ID or valid driver’s license if required by management based on location, property, or business needs.
Knowledge of property HVAC units and ability to troubleshoot systems and repair components such as fan motors, thermostats, and contactors.
Possess tools and equipment generally associated with multifamily apartment maintenance and experience using specific tools and equipment.
Ability to read, understand, and follow handwritten or printed service requests, manuals, instructions, regulations, warning labels, and directional labels; provide written responses and reports.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Limited computer literacy.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, residents, and vendors.
Ability to work under time constraints and remain aware of applicable work-safety requirements.
Ability to travel for property business.
Ability to access all areas of the property grounds safely in varied 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.
Ability to safely 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 unassisted.
Ability to tolerate normal levels of caustic chemicals and pest-control chemicals.
Willingness to accept tasks and responsibilities that may not be strictly related to repair and maintenance.

Responsibilities

Follow OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures.
Complete required ongoing safety training and hazard assessment forms before beginning tasks; use appropriate safety equipment.
Maintain knowledge of property maintenance requirements and ensure repairs comply with local building codes, permitting, and regulations.
Maintain accurate records for 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 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 involving 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 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 perform extermination as directed by the Regional Manager or Vice President and 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, building or replacing shelves, and refinishing floors.
Prepare vacant units for re-occupancy, including painting, cleaning appliances, and vacuuming.
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.
Read and respond to service requests and complete reports in accordance with company procedures.
Travel to conduct property business as needed.
Complete assigned tasks in a reasonable amount of time and accept other tasks and responsibilities as needed.