Maintenance Superintendent

The Michaels Organization•Las Vegas, NV

8d•$25 - $27

About The Position

The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible, under the direction of the Community Manager or Maintenance Manager, for the overall maintenance of one or more residential sites. The role includes inspecting units, buildings, and common areas; coordinating and completing repairs; managing work orders, supplies, contractor activities, and maintenance records; supporting apartment inspections and turnovers; and ensuring equipment receives scheduled maintenance. The Maintenance Superintendent also helps train maintenance technicians and coworkers and provides professional service to residents, contractors, and the property management team. The position involves a wide range of hands-on maintenance and custodial work, including light electrical and plumbing repairs, carpentry, painting, appliance and fixture replacement, cleaning, and repairs to concrete, masonry, roofs, and fencing. The role participates in an on-call schedule that may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergencies, and must follow applicable building codes, OSHA standards, and company safety policies. Work conditions vary and may involve dirty jobs and exposure to cleaning solvents, paint fumes, dust, sharp objects, and live electrical wiring.

Requirements

At least 3 years of full-time maintenance experience or experience in a related field.
Formal training or experience in carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical work, painting, refurbishing, cleaning, and air-conditioning.
Willingness to assist with and work in areas beyond repair maintenance, including janitorial, custodial, gardening, and painting work.
Familiarity with contract work hours and OSHA standards.
High school degree or equivalent trade-related courses.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Mechanical and trade skills and abilities relevant to the role.
Ability to work professionally with coworkers and residents in a demanding environment.
Ability to work safely and follow safety directives.
Ability to read, speak, and comprehend work instructions and safety notices in English.
Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call hours when required.

Nice To Haves

Residential property maintenance experience is preferred.
College education or advanced technical training is preferred.
Boiler license when required by the property facilities.
Certifications required by the specific property.

Responsibilities

Participate in maintenance projects and periodically inspect units, buildings, and common areas; perform repairs and janitorial assistance as needed.
Schedule work order requests according to maintenance priorities.
Coordinate maintenance contractor activities and, when applicable, negotiate contracts and scopes of work.
Manage maintenance materials, stock control, and utilization; train maintenance technicians and coworkers.
Maintain accurate records for preventive maintenance, work orders, apartment refurbishing, annual inspections, inventories, purchase orders, contracts, and suppliers.
Assist the Community Manager or Maintenance Manager with annual apartment inspections and move-in and move-out inspections.
Perform light electrical repairs, light plumbing work, and replacement or repair of glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies, and locks.
Perform carpentry, painting, custodial work, and repairs to concrete, masonry, roofs, and fencing; assist the exterminator when required.
Participate in an on-call schedule for evening, weekend, holiday, and emergency coverage.
Keep storage areas and entrances locked and ensure adequate lighting is maintained.
Stay current on and comply with applicable building codes.
Know the locations of water and gas meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, and sewer clean-outs, and post a map of them.
Operate within OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures.
Perform scheduled equipment maintenance according to manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.
Maintain effective, timely, and professional interactions with residents, contractors, and the property management team.
Perform other duties as assigned.