Maintenance Supervisor

Dream Live Prosper Communities•Baton Rouge, LA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Dream Live Prosper Communities is seeking a proactive, technically skilled Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations at Bellemont Victoria I in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The role focuses on resident satisfaction through timely work-order completion, preventive maintenance, high-standard upkeep of building systems, and precise management of community maintenance, inventory, vendors, and budgets. The supervisor leads the maintenance team while also performing technician and groundskeeper duties. The position requires a flexible schedule with varied hours that may include weekends, as well as participation in an on-call rotation. The supervisor coordinates service requests and vacant-apartment turns, supports move-in readiness, maintains grounds and the maintenance shop, and responds to emergencies and property hazards. The role also includes managing security deposit dispositions and attending required meetings.

Requirements

HVAC certification.
Lease-up experience.
Proven experience as an HVAC Service Manager or in a similar role.
Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, components, and controls.
Leadership and team-management skills, with a collaborative approach.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Familiarity with budgeting and cost-control principles.
Practical communication skills for interacting with team members, vendors, and residents.
Relevant HVAC certifications and licenses.
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle for daily work assignments and on-call rotation.
Own basic tools.
Ability to lift more than 50 pounds and walk multiple flights of stairs daily.
Strong customer-service skills and a can-do attitude.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with property-management operations.

Responsibilities

Provide residents with excellent service and respond to resident requests within 24 hours.
Develop cost-saving initiatives and manage maintenance budgets, including the OpEx maintenance budget and loss-prevention initiatives.
Guide maintenance team hours, priorities, and on-call scheduling; assign service requests to qualified personnel for a 24-hour turnaround.
Lead by example and provide mentorship and coaching to the maintenance team.
Prepare vacant apartments for move-ins through repairs and replacements, and schedule vacancies for five-day turns.
Perform and oversee a range of maintenance work, including painting, electrical work, HVAC, and pool maintenance.
Maintain community grounds, promptly address emergencies, and identify property hazards.
Build and maintain relationships with service providers; oversee vendors and supplies.
Keep the maintenance shop stocked while avoiding unnecessary spending.
Streamline purchasing through AppFolio and ensure cost-effective acquisitions.
Perform technician and groundskeeper duties as needed.
Manage security deposit dispositions and attend required meetings.