MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - College Arms

Royal American Companies•Palatka, FL

12d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for preserving and maintaining the property and ensuring the safety of its maintenance personnel. The role operates under the direct supervision of the Community Manager and requires compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies. The supervisor oversees maintenance personnel and service requests, performs and coordinates property repairs and preventive maintenance, and maintains accurate property records. Work includes maintenance of apartment units, buildings, common areas, grounds, equipment, and amenities, as well as preparing vacant units for re-occupancy. The position includes standby emergency coverage during evenings, weekends, and holidays and requires travel for regular property business as needed. The incumbent is expected to demonstrate excellent attendance and communication, professionalism, and the ability to build lasting business relationships.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Some formal training or experience in carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical work, painting, refurbishing and cleaning, and air conditioning.
EPA certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire or promotion.
Knowledge of property HVAC units and ability to troubleshoot the system and repair applicable components; Freon-system work requires appropriate certification.
Ability to read, understand, and follow handwritten or printed service requests and provide written responses and reports.
Ability to understand manuals, instructions, warning labels, and other printed materials.
Ability to work under time constraints.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, residents, and vendors.
Ability to read, write, and speak English proficiently.
Limited computer literacy.
Ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance and move large appliances using a hand truck.
Ability to safely use hand tools and power tools, including hammers, screwdrivers, saws, hand-held drills, and circular saws.
Ability to safely ascend and descend ladders unassisted.
Ability to tolerate normal levels of caustic and pest-control chemicals.
Ability to remain aware of applicable work-safety requirements.
Ability to travel for regular property business; a government-issued state ID or valid driver’s license may be required based on management’s assessment of location, property, or business needs.
Must have tools and equipment generally associated with multi-family apartment maintenance and experience using specific tools and equipment.
Willingness to accept tasks and responsibilities that may not be strictly related to repair and maintenance.
Ability to safely access all areas of the property grounds under varying ground and weather conditions, including multilevel structures, with or without an elevator.
Ability to complete assigned tasks in a reasonable amount of time.
Ability to frequently and potentially for extended periods walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Vision abilities including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

Responsibilities

Follow OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures, complete required safety training, and prepare hazard assessment forms before tasks.
Maintain knowledge of property maintenance requirements and ensure repairs comply with local building codes, permitting, and regulations.
Keep accurate records of preventive maintenance, work orders, unit refurbishing, annual inspections, and inventories.
Participate in a standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.
Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment according to manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.
Inspect apartment units, buildings, and common areas regularly and perform repairs and janitorial assistance.
Maintain the grounds according to the procedures manual.
Supervise and schedule subordinate maintenance personnel and service requests according to maintenance priorities.
Train subordinate employees or colleagues from other communities when appropriate.
Report unusual or extraordinary circumstances involving the property, co-workers, or residents.
Maintain the required property uniform and a professional appearance and attitude.
Monitor maintenance-related contractual obligations and inform the Community Manager of vendor non-compliance.
Troubleshoot property HVAC systems and repair components such as fan motors, thermostats, and contractors; do not perform work on Freon-system components unless properly certified, and never vent Freon into the atmosphere.
Ensure storage areas and entrances are locked and that adequate lighting is maintained.
Obtain a state pesticide-application license if required and, under general direction of the Regional Manager or Vice President, exterminate units and common areas according to company procedures.
Perform light electrical repairs on appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, and circuits.
Perform light plumbing work, including clearing stoppages and replacing fittings.
Repair or replace broken glass, tile, screens, draperies, and locks.
Perform carpentry, including fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing or building shelves, and refinishing floors.
Prepare vacant units for re-occupancy, including painting, cleaning appliances, vacuuming, and related tasks.
Assist with custodial work in common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, and cleaning windows.
Maintain and repair amenities where applicable, such as pools, spas, ponds, and fitness equipment.
Assist other team members when necessary.
Travel to conduct regular property business as needed.
Complete other duties and responsibilities as requested by the supervisor.