Maintenance Supervisor

Pennrose•Fort Lee, NJ

5d•$32 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor reports to the Property Manager and provides guidance and direction to Maintenance Technicians and Porters, as applicable. The role is responsible for maintaining, repairing, and ensuring the cleanliness of assigned apartment buildings, which may include multiple locations and building types. The Supervisor helps ensure properties meet company and industry standards. The position combines leadership and administrative responsibilities with hands-on maintenance work, which constitutes the majority of the role. Duties include coordinating service requests, leading maintenance staff, completing repairs, preparing vacant units for leasing and move-ins, and maintaining buildings, grounds, and common areas. The position requires travel between properties, periodic flexible hours, and on-call after-hours emergency service. Compensation is $32–$36 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of oversight of maintenance buildings and team members.
Valid driver’s license, insured vehicle, and ability to travel between properties.
Obtain a company-provided EPA certification within six months of employment; Pennrose Management Company provides the certification.
Ability to work periodic flexible hours.
Ability to work at property locations within or near transitional neighborhoods.
Ability to climb stairs, use elevators, bend, squat, reach overhead, and meet standard mobility and lifting requirements for property-maintenance tasks.
Ability to perform hands-on repair and maintenance work, which constitutes the majority of time and duties.
Availability for required on-call, after-hours emergency service; on-call staff must live within the minimum distance required for efficient response.

Nice To Haves

Technical training certifications.
EPA Certification (608 – Universal).
CAMT.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned morning administrative work, including online training, reviewing company updates and messages, scheduling vendors, ordering parts, and participating in team meetings.
Communicate and comply with requirements from Property Managers, Maintenance Supervisors, Regional Property Managers, Regional Maintenance Managers, and the Property Support Center.
Ensure service requests and repairs are completed correctly and promptly using the company’s mobile maintenance app.
Lead maintenance staff and help diagnose problems and perform replacements and repairs involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pools, carpentry, drywall, and appliances.
Ensure buildings, grounds, common areas, and vacant units are painted, cleaned, and ready for use according to company guidelines; perform hands-on in-house painting and cleaning.
Oversee and complete the make-ready process, including pre-move-out inspections, preparing punch lists, scheduling vendors and contractors, obtaining materials, completing maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
Turn vacant units within five business days of move-out.
Complete the monthly Preventative Maintenance process according to the Policy and Procedure Manual.
Prepare consistently for owner, federal, state, and local inspections.
Inspect grounds, buildings, and common areas to maintain a clean environment.
Remove snow from sidewalks, entryways, and other common areas as directed, using company-approved equipment and supplies, and keep records in the company-provided log.
Assist the Property Manager in developing budgets for repair, maintenance, and capital expenses.
Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work area and comply with Standard Operating Procedures.
Comply with OSHA regulations and applicable health, safety, and environmental laws.
Communicate effectively with residents, associates, vendors, and supervisors.
Participate in technical training programs to maintain and enhance personal skill levels.
Perform other tasks or duties assigned by the supervisor.
Provide on-call, after-hours emergency service and live within the required distance of the community for efficient response.
Travel between properties and by plane and automobile as required.