Maintenance Superintendent, Laurelwood Place Apartments

VESTA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION•Bridgeport, CT

21h•$27 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Vesta Corporation is seeking an experienced Maintenance Superintendent to lead maintenance operations at Laurelwood Place Apartments in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The role is accountable for day-to-day oversight of the property’s physical operations and for maintaining safety, appearance, cleanliness, curb appeal, and operating standards within budget. The superintendent leads maintenance staff and workflow alongside the Property Manager, reports directly to the Property Manager, and helps ensure a positive resident experience. The role oversees inspections, service requests, preventive maintenance, apartment make-ready work, inventory, vendors, and projects. It includes preparing vacant apartments for occupancy, coordinating with leasing on unit readiness, and maintaining accurate maintenance and inspection records. Emergency on-call coverage, including nights and weekends, may be required, and the employee may be required to drive a company vehicle. The position requires at least five years of related experience, apartment community experience, HVAC Type I and Type II, experience leading a team, and proficiency in several maintenance trades. Candidates must have their own hand and power tools and a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. Multilingual ability is a plus.

Requirements

At least five years of related experience.
Apartment community experience.
Experience with drywall, lock changes, light electrical work, carpentry, flooring, and plumbing.
HVAC Type I and Type II credentials or qualifications required.
Knowledge of third-party government agency inspection protocols, such as REAC and State Finance Agency inspections.
Experience leading a team.
Own hand and power tools.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screening.
Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently, take initiative, work under pressure or during emergencies, multitask and prioritize, accept responsibility, act with integrity, maintain a professional manner, adapt, troubleshoot, and stay organized and detail-oriented.

Nice To Haves

Multilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day physical operations and help maintain the property’s safety, appearance, cleanliness, curb appeal, and operating standards within budget.
Lead maintenance staff and workflow processes alongside the Property Manager, including delegating maintenance tasks and work orders.
Report regularly and directly to the Property Manager on physical plant operations, inspect the property, identify maintenance needs, and make recommendations.
Inspect apartments, building systems, common areas, and grounds; correct deficiencies and ensure they meet Vesta standards.
Assign, handle, complete, and document service requests and work orders, addressing residents’ maintenance needs promptly and professionally.
Provide on-call emergency maintenance service 24 hours a day, seven days a week; emergency duties may include nights and weekends.
Document capital improvement and contracted work needs, develop scopes of work, solicit competitive bids, and provide bid packages to the Property Manager.
Oversee and communicate with vendors on site throughout projects and seasonal contracts.
Order and maintain parts and supply inventory, keep the maintenance shop organized and accessible, and maintain the Capital Inventory Control Log.
Maintain accurate records and schedules for inspections, preventive maintenance, work orders, make-ready status, and work in progress; maintain the Property Inspection Control Log, Winter Weather Log, and Interior/Exterior Light Log.
Prepare and schedule vacant apartments for occupancy within three to five days, including trash-out, cleaning, painting and flooring preparation, completing punch-list items, and identifying additional maintenance needs.
Inspect ready apartments daily, record any new maintenance needs, and communicate unit readiness to leasing staff.
Assist with resident retention initiatives and property communications, including resident functions, promotions, newsletters, and notices.
Assist with moving appliances and abandoned furniture and unloading and storing supplies.
Correct unsafe conditions immediately and follow safety-first practices.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.