Maintenance Supervisor

Worcester Housing Authority•Worcester, MA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Maintenance and/or the Assistant Director of Maintenance, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for coordinating, training, supervising, as well as performing the work of employees in the general maintenance and upkeep of WHA buildings, grounds, and various equipment, vehicles, mechanical and related systems.

Requirements

Minimum of a two year college degree required;
Valid Massachusetts driver’s license;
Massachusetts Pesticide Certification license preferred, ability to obtain license within one (1) year of hire required;
Minimum of three (3) years of experience supervising trades/building/custodial staff;
Excellent organizational skills; ability to supervise and schedule work for a staff of 10-20 persons spread across different work locations; ability to multi task;
Good written and verbal communication skills; ability to prepare written reports, and maintain detailed, appropriate personnel and maintenance records;
Physical ability to perform both heavy and light manual labor.
Thorough understanding of and familiarity with the use and maintenance of tools required for minor repairs and adjustments in various trades.
Ability to read and understand construction drawings, plans and specifications.
Ability to interpret and explain pertinent department policies and procedures.
Friendly, calm personality; ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy under pressure and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, city officials, and outside contractors.
Basic computer skills, including using computers, word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Nice To Haves

Massachusetts Pesticide Certification license

Responsibilities

Plan, supervise, review, and participate in the work of approximately 10 to 20 laborers/custodial staff.
Supervise employee work while in progress; review quality of work upon completion. Work includes (but is not limited to) general maintenance and upkeep of WHA buildings and grounds, minor repairs and adjustments to facilities, hot water heaters, plumbing, and minor carpentry repairs.
Train staff in use of equipment, maintenance and safety methods, policies, procedures, and techniques; monitor work activities to ensure compliance.
Complete detailed performance evaluations for all subordinates and administer discipline as needed.
Participate in the development of department goals and objectives, as well as policies and procedures; make recommendations for changes and improvements to existing standards, policies, and procedures; assist with the implementation of approved policies and procedures.
Participate in the preparation and administration of the Maintenance Department budget; submit budget recommendations; assist in monitoring expenditures.
Maintain production and payroll records; analyze production reports and makes necessary adjustments to ensure that departmental goals and expectations are met.
Establish schedules and methods for providing maintenance services; identify resource needs allowing for adequate coverage at all times; maintain appropriate equipment maintenance records.
Assist in developing and organizing preventative maintenance and safety inspection programs for all facilities and equipment.
Operate equipment including, but not limited to, WHA vehicles, snow equipment, lawn cutting equipment, and power tools which do not require a special license.
Perform floor care and refinishing, custodial cleaning, preventive maintenance, grounds and landscape upkeep, snow removal, and apartment turnovers.
Perform incidental minor repairs and adjustments to building structures and equipment that do not require the skill and training of a journeyman including, but not limited to, repair and replacement of windows, locks, appliances, electrical facilities, minor carpentry and repairs, occasional minor painting, and maintenance of boiler rooms through minor repairs to boilers, pumps, and other equipment.
Other, similar job-related duties as assigned.