MAINTENANCE SUPERINTENDENT - Westover Place

Royal American Companies•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 maintaining the property, its units, grounds, equipment, and common areas; following OSHA standards and company safety policies; keeping accurate maintenance records; and communicating regularly with the Community Manager, residents, coworkers, and vendors. The position also includes standby emergency coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays, and may require local travel for business. The superintendent performs preventive and corrective maintenance across a range of areas, including HVAC troubleshooting, light electrical and plumbing repairs, carpentry, painting, unit preparation, custodial work, and maintenance of applicable amenities. HVAC work must not involve Freon-system components unless the employee is properly certified. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, maintenance experience, a valid driver's license, dependable transportation, and EPA certification or the ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire or promotion.

Requirements

Maintenance experience.
High school diploma or equivalent.
EPA certification or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire or promotion.
Valid driver's license; a government-issued state ID or valid driver's license may be required based on management's determination of property or business needs.
Dependable transportation.
Formal training or experience in carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical work, painting, refurnishing and cleaning, and air conditioning.
Ability to read, understand, and follow written service requests, manuals, instructions, warning labels, and other printed materials; provide written responses and complete reports.
Ability to work under time constraints and stay aware of applicable work-safety requirements.
Ability to use tools and equipment generally associated with multifamily apartment maintenance, with experience using specific tools and equipment.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Limited computer literacy.
Ability to complete assigned tasks within a reasonable amount of time and communicate effectively with coworkers, residents, and vendors.
Willingness to accept tasks and responsibilities that may not be strictly related to repair and maintenance.

Nice To Haves

EPA certification is preferred; it may be obtained within 90 days of hire or promotion.

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, permitting, and regulations.
Maintain accurate records for preventive maintenance, work orders, unit refurbishing, annual inspections, and inventories.
Participate in standby emergency coverage for evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment in accordance with 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.
Train 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, coworkers, 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 contractors; do not service Freon-system components without proper certification or vent Freon into the atmosphere.
Keep storage areas and entrances locked and ensure 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 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 or building shelves, and refinishing floors.
Prepare vacant units for 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 applicable amenities such as pools, spas, ponds, and fitness equipment.
Assist other team members when necessary and perform other assigned tasks.
Travel locally as needed to conduct property business.