MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - College Arms

Royal American Management•Palatka, FL

12d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for preserving and maintaining the property and ensuring the safety of its maintenance personnel. The role works under the direct supervision of the Community Manager and must follow OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures. The position also requires strong attendance and communication, professionalism, and the ability to build lasting business relationships. The supervisor oversees maintenance operations, schedules and supervises subordinate maintenance personnel, maintains property records, and performs or assists with repairs, upkeep, inspections, unit preparation, and custodial work. The position includes standby emergency coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays, and travel for regular property business as needed. Maintenance work must comply with applicable building codes, permitting requirements, company procedures, and equipment manufacturers’ recommendations. The employee must not work on Freon-system components unless properly certified, and must never vent Freon into the atmosphere.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
EPA certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire or promotion.
Some formal training or experience in carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical work, painting, refurnishing and cleaning, and air conditioning.
Knowledge of property HVAC units and ability to troubleshoot systems and make repairs to components such as fan motors and thermostats.
Ability to read, understand, and follow service requests, manuals, instructions, warning labels, and other printed materials; prepare written or typed responses and reports.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
Limited computer literacy.
Ability to work under time constraints.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently and potentially for extended periods.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance and move large appliances using a hand truck.
Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools, including hammers, screwdrivers, saws, handheld drills, and circular saws.
Ability to safely ascend and descend various types of ladders without assistance.
Ability to tolerate normal levels of caustic and pest-control chemicals.
Ability to safely access all areas of the property grounds in varying ground and weather conditions, including multilevel structures, with or without an elevator.
Awareness of work-safety requirements pertinent to the position.
Ability to travel for property business; a government-issued state ID or valid driver’s license may be required by Management depending on location, property, or business needs.
Possession of tools and equipment generally associated with multifamily apartment maintenance, and experience using relevant tools and equipment.
Willingness to perform tasks and responsibilities that may not be strictly related to repair and maintenance.
Excellent attendance and communication skills, professionalism, and ability to build lasting business relationships.

Responsibilities

Follow OSHA standards and company safety policies; complete required safety training and a hazard assessment before beginning tasks.
Use appropriate safety equipment when exposed to mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, chemicals, weather, or electrical hazards.
Maintain knowledge of property maintenance requirements and ensure repairs comply with local building codes, permitting, and regulations.
Keep accurate records of preventive maintenance, work orders, unit refurbishing, annual inspections, and inventories.
Participate in the standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.
Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.
Inspect apartment units, buildings, and common areas regularly and perform repairs and janitorial assistance.
Maintain the grounds according to the procedures manual and schedule.
Supervise and schedule subordinate maintenance personnel and service requests, following maintenance priorities.
Train subordinate employees or colleagues from other communities when appropriate.
Report unusual or extraordinary circumstances involving the property, co-workers, or residents.
Maintain the required property uniform and a professional appearance and attitude.
Monitor maintenance-related contractual obligations and notify the Community Manager of vendor non-compliance.
Troubleshoot property HVAC systems and repair items such as fan motors, thermostats, and contractors; do not repair Freon-system components without proper certification or vent Freon.
Ensure storage areas and entrances are locked and that adequate lighting is maintained.
Obtain a state pesticide-application license if required and, under general direction of the Regional Manager or Vice President, exterminate units and common areas according to company procedures.
Perform light electrical repairs on appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, and circuits.
Perform light plumbing work, including clearing stoppages and replacing fittings.
Replace and repair 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 re-occupancy, including painting, cleaning appliances, vacuuming, and related tasks.
Assist with custodial work in common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning windows.
Maintain and repair amenities such as pools, spas, ponds, and fitness equipment where applicable.
Assist other team members when necessary and accept other tasks and responsibilities as needed.
Read and respond to service requests and complete reports in handwritten or typed form in accordance with company procedures.
Travel as needed for regular property business and communicate effectively with co-workers, residents, and vendors.