Maintenance Supervisor

Eskaton•Placerville, CA

18d•$30 - $44

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overall maintenance of the community, including carrying out the preventive maintenance program and repairing electrical, plumbing, and mechanical equipment. The role troubleshoots heating and air-conditioning systems, performs remodeling and carpentry work, and oversees maintenance-related contract work. The supervisor maintains positive working relationships with residents, families, staff, vendors, and contract labor. Under the direction of the facility administrator, the supervisor completes work in the facility’s preventive maintenance system and safety program for the building and grounds, and performs maintenance and repair tasks. The position assures compliance with Eskaton policy, HUD requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. It consults with the facility administrator on repair needs and priorities, prepares apartment units for occupancy, inspects buildings, grounds, common areas, equipment, lighting, and apartment interiors, and remains alert to safety hazards and needed repairs. The supervisor troubleshoots plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other building-system malfunctions; coordinates with outside companies for equipment, expertise, or contracted services; and oversees contracted work to ensure it meets contract specifications. Work includes plumbing, minor electrical repairs, carpentry and finish work, light remodeling, painting, sprinkler-system service, minor concrete repairs, maintaining exterior lighting, and preserving the appearance of the building and grounds. The role also maintains tools and equipment, purchases non-capital maintenance items, keeps service records and parts inventories, reviews maintenance accounts payable, and helps establish facility maintenance priorities. The position supervises maintenance, custodial, and grounds staff, including scheduling, coaching, and discipline. It provides supervision consistent with Eskaton’s values and mission. In the administrator’s absence, and in consultation with the Executive Director of the HUD Housing Group, the supervisor may assume responsibility for the facility as appropriate. The role is subject to emergency calls during off-duty hours. This is a Monday–Friday position. The work requires medium physical effort, including exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. The final candidate must pass post-offer, pre-employment criminal background, drug, TB, and health screening. New hires must sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Requirements

At least two years of general maintenance experience, with emphasis on electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.
Practical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems, painting, floor care, refrigeration, appliance repair, construction, grounds maintenance, and the use and care of tools and equipment.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to pass the required post-offer, pre-employment criminal background check, drug test, TB screen, and health screen.
Agreement to sign an arbitration agreement as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent GED.
Graduation from a trade school related to electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills, or completion of a recognized on-the-job training program in those areas.

Responsibilities

Carry out the facility’s comprehensive preventive maintenance system and safety program for the building and grounds, and complete maintenance and repair work.
Ensure compliance with Eskaton policy, HUD requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Consult with the facility administrator about repair needs and priorities for the facility’s building and grounds.
Prepare apartment units for occupancy.
Inspect grounds, building exteriors, and common areas daily; inspect equipment and night lighting weekly; and inspect apartment interiors semi-annually.
Troubleshoot malfunctions in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and other building systems.
Coordinate with outside companies for equipment, consultant expertise, and contracted services as needed.
Oversee contracted services to ensure the quality and quantity of work and products meet contract specifications.
Install, repair, and maintain piping, fittings, and fixtures used to distribute and use water and gas throughout the facility.
Operate and make minor repairs to existing electrical systems, including junction boxes, receptacles, switches, motors, belts, pulleys, microswitches, lights, fixtures, and associated appliances.
Perform standard woodworking and finish work, light remodeling, cabinetry, painting, and minor repairs.
Repair and service sprinkler systems, including valves, PVC piping, and exterior water and control valves; perform minor concrete repairs to sidewalks and patios.
Maintain exterior lighting systems, including parking lots and refuse areas, and maintain the appearance of the building and grounds.
Keep maintenance tools and equipment in working order and organized.
Purchase non-capital items required for general maintenance of the building and grounds.
Provide appropriate supervision to staff in accordance with Eskaton’s values and mission.
Maintain records of maintenance services and activities and an appropriate inventory of parts and supplies.
Assist the administrator in establishing priorities for maintenance and facility improvements.
Supervise maintenance, custodial, and grounds staff, including scheduling, coaching, and disciplining.
Review maintenance-related accounts payable for correctness.
In the administrator’s absence, assume responsibility for the facility as appropriate, in consultation with the Executive Director of the HUD Housing Group.
Respond to emergency calls during off-duty hours.