Maintenance Supervisor - Landmark on Grand River

Article Student Living•East Lansing, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Article Student Living is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to oversee community standards for safety, appearance, and property maintenance at a high-end student residential community. The role focuses on the upkeep of grounds and shared community areas, property curb appeal, and timely resolution of maintenance issues. The Maintenance Supervisor works with residents and is expected to provide excellent customer service. Together with the Property Manager, this role oversees other on-site maintenance staff and reports to the Property Manager, while working with the Regional Maintenance Manager to ensure standards are met. The position pays $31–$36 per hour, plus an annual bonus. An on-call rotation is required during certain times of the month.

Requirements

At least 1 year of related maintenance or construction work experience, including hands-on residential or commercial property repair and upkeep.
Customer service focus, professional appearance, and ability to interact directly with residents courteously and responsively.
Basic knowledge of residential HVAC systems, including identifying common issues, performing routine maintenance, and coordinating complex repairs with licensed vendors.
Some experience repairing and installing common in-unit appliances, including refrigerators, ranges, dishwashers, and washers/dryers.
Working knowledge of drywall repair, including patching, sanding, and finishing walls and ceilings.
Ability to perform interior and exterior painting, including surface preparation, cutting-in, and rolling.
Basic plumbing knowledge, including addressing leaks, clogs, running toilets, and fixture repairs or replacements.
Basic electrical knowledge, including safely troubleshooting common issues and repairing or replacing outlets, switches, and fixtures.
Reliable and safety-minded in daily work.
Comfortable providing professional service directly to residents.
Responsive and adaptable to the day-to-day needs of the community.
Able to meet the physical requirements of the role, including frequent lifting of up to 25 lbs, occasional lifting of 26–75 lbs, rare lifting over 75 lbs with assistance or equipment, pushing and pulling heavy items, standing and walking for 7 or more hours per day, and constant bending, kneeling, and squatting.
Able to work indoors and outdoors in varied weather and environments, with exposure to dust, mold, pest treatments, cleaning chemicals, paint, adhesives, confined spaces, and equipment noise.

Nice To Haves

CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certification.

Responsibilities

Support a safe environment for staff and residents.
Resolve maintenance issues within the community and property.
Suggest opportunities to improve efficiency and property upkeep.
Participate in the on-call rotation during certain times of the month.
Work with the Property Manager to oversee other on-site maintenance staff.
Work with the Regional Maintenance Manager to ensure community standards are met.
Provide professional, responsive customer service to residents.