Maintenance Supervisor

Dream Live Prosper Communities•Baton Rouge, LA

18d

About The Position

Dream Live Prosper Communities is seeking a proactive, technically skilled Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance operations at Bellemont Victoria I in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The supervisor oversees timely work-order completion, preventive maintenance, property systems, community upkeep, inventory, and vendor relationships while supporting resident satisfaction. The position is full-time and requires a flexible schedule with varied hours that may include weekends, plus participation in an on-call rotation. The role combines leadership and administrative duties with hands-on technician and groundskeeping work. Responsibilities also include managing maintenance budgets and purchasing, preparing vacant apartments for move-ins, and maintaining property safety and appearance.

Requirements

HVAC certification and relevant HVAC licenses or certifications.
Lease-up experience.
Proven experience as an HVAC Service Manager or in a similar role.
Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, components, and controls.
Leadership and team-management skills, with an emphasis on collaboration.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Familiarity with budgeting and cost-control principles.
Practical communication skills for interacting with team members, vendors, and residents.
Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable vehicle for daily work assignments and on-call rotation.
Own basic tools.
Ability to lift more than 50 pounds and walk multiple flights of stairs daily.
Strong customer-service skills and a can-do attitude.
Ability to work a flexible schedule with varied hours that may include weekends.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with property-management operations.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent service to residents and respond to resident requests within 24 hours.
Oversee maintenance systems and preventive maintenance, ensuring work orders are completed promptly and systems are maintained to high standards.
Guide the maintenance team's work hours, priorities, and on-call schedule; mentor and coach team members by example.
Prepare vacant apartments for move-ins, including scheduling and completing five-day vacancy turns and repairs or replacements.
Perform hands-on maintenance and groundskeeping duties, including painting, electrical work, HVAC work, and pool maintenance.
Maintain the grounds, respond promptly to emergencies, and identify property hazards.
Manage vendor and service-provider relationships, supplies, and maintenance inventory.
Keep the maintenance shop stocked while controlling unnecessary spending.
Develop cost-saving initiatives, manage budgets, uphold loss-prevention initiatives, and oversee the OpEx maintenance budget.
Use Appfolio to streamline purchasing and ensure cost-effective acquisitions.
Assign service requests to qualified personnel for a 24-hour turnaround.
Manage security deposit dispositions and attend required meetings.