Maintenance Supervisor I

Liberty Military Housing•Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA

About The Position

Liberty Military Housing is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to manage maintenance operations for a multi-family military residential community. The role supervises Service Technicians, Groundskeepers, and Housekeeping personnel responsible for maintaining and repairing HVAC, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing systems, as well as cleaning and maintaining grounds and common areas. The supervisor also performs general and specialized maintenance and repairs, leads the team in completing quality work safely, and supports the company’s customer satisfaction standards. The position includes planning and scheduling staff activities, hiring and developing employees, coordinating vendors and contractors, managing the department budget and inventory, and ensuring maintenance requests and projects are completed accurately and on time. The supervisor also conducts safety inspections and ensures compliance with applicable safety requirements and company procedures. Work includes travel between locations, regular on-call assignments, scheduled off-hours and emergency overtime as needed, and responding to service requests at the property within 60 minutes. The role requires work indoors and outdoors in varied weather and potentially hazardous conditions, with physical demands including lifting up to 65 pounds, frequent bending and kneeling, extensive walking and standing, and climbing stairs or ladders.

Requirements

At least 2 years of related experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role; property management experience is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to supervise and lead a team effectively.
Advanced understanding and experience in electrical work, carpentry, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpet care, and appliance repair.
Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills.
Proven customer service skills.
Basic computer skills, including the ability to operate a mobile device and PC.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to operate a company or personal vehicle or electrical cart.
Availability for regular on-call assignments and emergency calls, scheduled off-hours, and emergency overtime as required.
Ability to arrive at the property for service requests within 60 minutes.
Ability to travel to regional locations for work, training, meetings, and other work-related activities.
Ability to independently lift or carry supplies or equipment up to 65 pounds; frequently reach, stoop, bend, and kneel; walk and stand extensively; and climb stairs and ladders.
Ability and willingness to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions and potentially hazardous conditions, with exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, chemicals, smoke, unpleasant odors, or loud noises.
Ability to safely and successfully perform essential job functions consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other applicable standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productivity standards.

Nice To Haves

Property management experience.
HVAC certification.
EPA certification.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and supervise maintenance staff performing maintenance, installations, repairs, service requests, unit turns, and cleaning of grounds and common areas.
Hire, train, and develop employees, ensuring company policies, procedures, and safety practices are followed.
Coordinate vendors and contractors for installation, maintenance, and repair work.
Manage the department budget and ensure projects and scheduling stay within budget guidelines.
Prepare specifications for major planned projects and negotiate or solicit bids from contractors and vendors.
Inspect vendor work for quality and conformance to specifications and cost requirements.
Purchase and order maintenance supplies, materials, and appliances cost-effectively, and maintain appropriate inventory.
Ensure service requests, make-readies, and other maintenance projects are completed accurately and on time according to company quality standards.
Conduct regular property safety inspections, correct unsafe practices or conditions, and ensure maintenance staff are trained in safe handling of chemicals, supplies, and equipment.
Comply with OSHA regulations and applicable federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental laws, as well as company procedures and policies.
Operate a company or personal vehicle to travel to work locations.
Perform general and specialized maintenance and repairs.