Maintenance Supervisor - Cedar Hills Apartments

Blanton Turner•Portland, OR

46d•$29 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Blanton Turner is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance team at Cedar Hills Apartments. Reporting to the Property Manager, the supervisor is expected to be a subject matter expert in maintenance tasks and to combine hands-on maintenance work with team leadership and customer service. The role includes maintaining the physical property, overseeing maintenance and custodial staff, coordinating vendors, managing maintenance budgets and schedules, and ensuring work is completed safely, professionally, and to quality standards. The supervisor must participate in an on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies and be available by phone during scheduled hours. Blanton Turner manages residential and commercial properties throughout the Pacific Northwest and describes its workplace as a community that values individuality, connection, and impactful work. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The stated wage is $29–$31 per hour, depending on experience, plus bonuses.

Requirements

CPO certification is preferred.
Participation in an on-call rotation is required.
Ability to stand for two hours at a time and to stand and walk on varied surfaces for multiple hours during the day.
Ability to lift and carry 10 to 50 pounds; assistance is available for furniture weighing over 50 pounds.
Ability to push and pull occasionally when moving furniture; carts may be available for heavier equipment.
Ability to climb stairs and occasionally climb ladders.
Ability to bend and stoop frequently, and crouch, twist, and kneel occasionally; rare crawling may be required to access a crawl space.
Ability to work safely around possible whole-body vibration from heavy equipment, outdoor temperature changes, and paint, paint thinner, and wallpaper glue.
Ability to work effectively with diverse people and act honestly, ethically, and with integrity.
Ability to communicate professionally and lead, organize, and delegate work.

Nice To Haves

CPO certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain the property and further the Blanton Turner brand through high-quality maintenance.
Set a strong example of accountability, work ethic, and safe work practices.
Perform hands-on maintenance and repairs, including minor plumbing, general carpentry, landscaping, painting, drywall, and janitorial tasks.
Lead unit punch-list work upon TCO, if necessary.
Lead and manage maintenance and custodial staff, including recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, employee reviews, discipline, and participation in termination decisions.
Develop, implement, and manage the maintenance budget.
Establish relationships with vendors and service contractors and schedule and coordinate their work.
Ensure maintenance checklists are followed and provided to management upon completion.
Set quality standards and ensure quality control.
Provide general maintenance and repairs, daily property upkeep, and timely, efficient unit turns.
Complete work fully, promptly, and professionally.
Maintain professional communication with residents, tenants, the Property Manager, Portfolio Manager, office staff, vendors, employees, and associates.
Provide residents and tenants with a high level of customer service and a positive, can-do attitude.
Create or follow maintenance schedules for critical needs, including gutters, HVAC, fitness equipment, hot water and boilers, fire inspections, common-area and exterior lighting, and tree care.
Manage and oversee daily maintenance work, organize and delegate assignments, and provide hands-on support as needed.
Ensure delegated tasks are completed and communicate effectively with maintenance staff and leadership.
Communicate team goals, encourage team members, identify training or skills-check needs, and help employees develop skills and advance.
Be available by phone during scheduled hours and participate in the on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies.
Remain attentive and focused on maintenance tasks throughout scheduled shifts.