Maintenance Supervisor

HSL Asset Management•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor leads and supervises the maintenance team, all of which are responsible for the safety, upkeep, and physical integrity of each apartment and the community as a whole, ensuring all aspects of the community meet HSL’s high standards. It is the Maintenance Supervisor's duty to anticipate, identify, and correct all property-related problems and to implement procedures that will prevent such issues. The ideal candidate for our apartment Maintenance Supervisor position must be a helpful hard worker and safety-focused multi-tasker who exhibits leadership capability by setting a positive example to inspire subordinates; someone who demonstrates qualities including optimism, self-motivation, compassion, organizational skills, and trustworthiness.

Requirements

Ability to lead a team and supervise skilled and unskilled workers with a focus on workplace safety and adhering to HSL’s high standards
In-depth working knowledge of general maintenance practices and repairs (i.e., tile and concrete floors, painting, plastering/drywall patching, basic carpentry, and appliance repairs)
Ability to communicate with other maintenance staff, technicians, community staff, vendors, contractors, and residents to understand and diagnose needed repairs and related work
Tools and equipment requirements including: Basic set of tools (i.e., screwdrivers, pliers, etc.)
Essential safety equipment
Wearing goggles, masks, or gloves when working with specific equipment or undertaking maintenance-related tasks
Expertise and experience of apartment and maintenance-related equipment and processes including: Electrical and plumbing (including water lines)
A/C and heating systems
Appliances (when applicable)
Water irrigation systems
Stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings
Tile, carpet, flooring
Roofing, gutters, fasteners
Interior/exterior lights
Fireplaces
Ceiling fans
Gas fixtures and appliances (where applicable)
Shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, sliding glass doors
Boiler, gas, and electric
Door locks, P.O. boxes and locks
Security systems (where applicable)
Ceiling leaks
Walls
Pool areas, tile, Jacuzzi, pool
Furniture
40-hour flexible work week: On-call on a rotating basis and for emergencies
Weekly schedule - Weekends are required
High school diploma / GED or Accredited Vocational School Certificate education or equivalent experience
3-5 years of related experience in apartment or building maintenance, property maintenance, construction trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, etc.), and/or related fields
Minimum of 1 year maintenance supervisor experience (or supervisor experience in related field) including previous experience leading a diverse team of workers
EPA Certified for Refrigeration required (Type 2 + core or above)
Background and pre-employment drug screening will be required
Reliable transportation for use in business related tasks/duties as assigned, including a Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance

Nice To Haves

Bilingual language skills (i.e., Spanish) not required, but is a plus
Pool Certification (preferred)

Responsibilities

Instructing, inspiring, and indoctrinating all maintenance staff with a "safety first" attitude and actively leading the development of subordinates
Inspecting the physical condition of the community and immediately initiating action to correct unsafe conditions
Ensuring apartments are refurbished and repaired prior to resident occupancy in accordance with HSL standards and all services are completed in detail and on-schedule
Performing maintenance tasks personally, delegating responsibilities to Maintenance Technicians, and overseeing and inspecting work performed by Maintenance team
Conducting regularly scheduled safety meetings with entire staff
Possessing knowledge of all pertinent contractors, contracts and suppliers, and their services and goods
Instituting and managing successful system for managing, scheduling, and handling annual apartment inspections and all resident service requests (including emergencies)
Maintaining and communicating knowledge of pertinent laws, EPA, and OSHA regulations governing property storage and management of hazardous materials including solvents, flammables, caustics, and refrigerants)
Accurate record-keeping and updating of Hazardous Communication Program (HAZCOM) standards, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSD’s), and records regarding preventive maintenance, service requests (received and completed), work orders, apartment refurbishing, annual inspections, inventories, purchase orders, expenditures, apartment make-ready status, work-in-progress, etc.
Inspecting and maintaining all tools, equipment, and mechanical systems to ensure they remain in excellent condition including including scheduling and performing minor and routine maintenance
Maintaining adequate inventory of spare parts and maintenance materials to handle most common repairs and situations and ensuring proper stock control
Performing regular and/or periodic scheduled tests for life safety systems, water irrigation systems, electrical systems, chemical treatment programs, boilers and air conditioning systems, and maintenance equipment based on latest standards, manufacturer recommendations, and operating manuals
Scheduling subordinate maintenance personnel and work order requests while still adhering to maintenance priorities and community needs including a standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage
Understanding all maintenance-related aspects of the community including utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer cleanouts, maintenance shops, storage areas, pool systems, etc.
Reporting all major repairs and requisitions to Community Director for approval
Actively performing and/or adequately delegating the following: Electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc.
Plumbing work, such as clearing stoppages, replacing fittings, etc.
Replacing broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies, locks, etc.
Painting needs across the property (both interior and exterior)
Carpentry work such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, etc.
Repairing concrete, masonry, roof, fencing, as required
Custodial and grounds work in common areas (raking, sweeping, shoveling, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc.)
Basic extermination services, when required
Changing locks and making keys
Moving, removing or transferring heavy appliances, abandoned furniture, and equipment as circumstances warrant

Benefits

Sign on bonus
On-Call Bonus $45-$50
Bonus compensation: community performance-based bonus eligibility, and referral bonuses
Paid Training
Employee lease rental discounts of 20% (excludes Encantada and Flin branded properties)
Paid vacation, personal, and sick time that accrues from day one
Paid off-site and on-the-job training
Medical plans (subsidized by HSL), Dental plans, Vision, and Short-Term Disability
Company paid benefits include Long-Term Disability, Group Life Insurance, Employee Assistance plan, and 401k retirement plan with 50% match up to 3% of income
You will get the tools, training, and support needed to grow and get better