Maintenance Superintendent, Tabco Towers

VESTA MANAGEMENT CORPORATION•Towson, MD

4d•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

Vesta Management is seeking an experienced and results-driven Maintenance Superintendent for Tabco Towers in Towson, MD. This role requires experience with affordable housing programs like LIHTC and Section 8, a commitment to quality work, and a focus on creating a positive resident experience. The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for all day-to-day physical operations, ensuring property value is enhanced while meeting safety, appearance, and operational standards within budget. This includes managing ready apartments, supervising staff and contractors, inspecting make-ready units, and potentially being on-call for emergencies. The role involves leading a maintenance team alongside the Property Manager, maintaining the property's appearance and condition, and assisting with resident retention initiatives and communications. Confidentiality of resident, applicant, employee, and company information is paramount.

Requirements

5 plus years of related experience.
Apartment community experience required.
Drywall, lock change, and light electrical, carpentry, flooring, and plumbing experience required.
HVAC Type I and Type II required.
Knowledge of 3rd party government agency inspection protocol, i.e., REAC, State Finance Agency, etc.
Experience leading a team required.
Must possess your own hand and power tools.
Valid Driver's License and clean driving record required.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screening required.

Nice To Haves

Affordable housing experience.
Experience with affordable housing programs such as LIHTC and Section 8.
Multilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversight of all day-to-day physical operations, ensuring enhanced value of the property while meeting established standards for safety, appearance, and operation within budgeted financial goals.
Managing the inventory of “ready” apartments to support marketing and leasing efforts.
Scheduling and supervising staff and contractors, and inspecting completed make-ready apartments for move-in.
Leading a team of Maintenance professionals alongside the Property Manager.
Maintaining the physical appearance, condition, cleanliness, and curb appeal of the property.
Assisting with and attending resident retention initiatives and property-issued communications/notices.
Reporting for on-call duties to provide 24 hour/7day per week emergency maintenance service.
Leading maintenance staff and workflow processes; delegating maintenance tasks and work orders.
Physical plant oversight, reporting regularly to the Property Manager, to ensure successful day-to-day property operations.
Inspecting and identifying any physical property/maintenance needs and making recommendations to the Property Manager and Physical Plant Coordinator/Area Maintenance Supervisor if applicable.
Documenting capital improvement and/or contracted needs and developing scopes of work, soliciting competitive bids, and providing bid packages to the Property Manager for selection.
Overseeing and communicating regularly with vendors on site throughout the project or seasonal contract.
Overseeing, ordering, and maintaining inventory levels of parts and supplies. Ensuring maintenance shop and current supplies are kept accessible and organized.
Maintaining Capital Inventory Control Log.
Consistently maintaining the overall attractiveness of the property, taking initiative as needed to keep the property looking professional and appealing.
Regularly conducting inspections of apartments, building systems, common areas, and grounds to ensure they meet Vesta quality standards and expectations, by correcting any deficiencies.
Assigning, handling, completing, and documenting service requests/work orders, ensuring residents’ maintenance needs are met properly, quickly, thoroughly, and professionally.
Maintenance and repair may include plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, appliances, carpeting, drywall, worn or defective parts, grounds, and electrical systems. May be responsible for pool maintenance.
Assisting with moving appliances, abandoned furniture, and unloading and storing supplies.
Ensuring unsafe conditions are corrected immediately, and practicing “safety first”.
Communicating, maintaining accurate records, scheduling inspections, preventative maintenance, work orders/service requests, apartment make-ready status, and assigned work-in progress.
Maintaining Property Inspection Control Log, Winter Weather Log, and Interior/Exterior Light Log.
Communicating, preparing, and scheduling apartments for occupancy within three to five days of vacancy, to maximize occupancy.
Trash out and clean out of food, furniture, appliances, and other debris within assigned vacant unit.
Prepping assigned unit for painting and flooring.
Timely and thorough completion of assigned items on make-ready punch list, including cleaning, painting, flooring, caulking, wall prep, removal and cleaning/replacement of receptacle and switch plate covers and light fixture bulbs, and holes in walls.
Inspecting and reporting any additional maintenance needs including repairs or replacements not initially noted while completing make-ready punch list. Completing any additional tasks within manageable skill set.
Performing the final “sparkle”/touch prior to final move-in ready inspection after final maintenance, painting, and floor work.
Ensuring ready apartments are inspected daily, communicating and inputting any new maintenance needs, and informing leasing of ready unit status for prospect showings.
Other duties as assigned by management.