MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - Chapman Crossings

Royal American Companies•Houston, TX

2d•$23 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible, under the direct supervision of the Community Manager, for preserving and maintaining the property and ensuring the safety of maintenance personnel. The role requires following OSHA standards and company safety policies, maintaining professional communication and relationships, and meeting attendance expectations. The position includes supervising and scheduling maintenance staff, carrying out and documenting preventive maintenance and repairs, and helping ensure the property and its amenities remain safe and in good condition. The work includes scheduled and emergency maintenance, inspections and repairs across apartments, buildings, grounds, common areas, and amenities. Duties may involve HVAC troubleshooting and repairs that do not involve Freon systems, light electrical and plumbing work, carpentry, painting, unit preparation, custodial tasks, and pest control when authorized and licensed. The incumbent must follow applicable codes, company procedures, safety requirements, and vendor contractual obligations. The job also requires physical activity, use of maintenance tools and equipment, and travel for property business as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
EPA certification, or ability to obtain it within 90 days of hire or promotion.
Some formal training or experience in carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical work, painting, refurnishing and cleaning, and air conditioning.
Ability to read and follow handwritten or printed service requests, manuals, instructions, warning labels, and directional labels; provide written responses and complete reports.
Ability to work under time constraints.
Ability to communicate effectively with co-workers, residents, and vendors; proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English is required.
Limited computer literacy.
Ability to walk, stand, bend, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl frequently and possibly for long periods.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
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 various types of ladders without assistance.
Ability to tolerate normal levels of caustic and pest-control chemicals and remain aware of applicable work-safety requirements.
Ability to safely access all areas of the property's grounds, including multilevel structures, in varying grounds and weather conditions, with or without an elevator.
Ability to complete assigned tasks in a reasonable amount of time.
Must have a government-issued state ID, or a valid driver's license if required by management based on location, property, or business needs.
Must have the tools and equipment generally associated with multi-family apartment maintenance and experience using relevant tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

Follow OSHA standards and company safety policies; complete required safety training and hazard assessments and use appropriate safety equipment.
Understand and carry out the property's maintenance requirements, ensuring repairs comply with local building codes, permits, and regulations.
Maintain accurate records for preventive maintenance, work orders, unit refurbishing, annual inspections, and inventories.
Participate in an emergency standby schedule covering evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Perform scheduled maintenance on equipment in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and operating manuals.
Inspect apartments, buildings, and common areas and perform repairs and janitorial assistance.
Maintain the grounds according to the procedures manual.
Supervise and schedule subordinate maintenance personnel and service requests, observing 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 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 Freon-system work unless properly certified, and never vent Freon into the atmosphere.
Keep storage areas and entrances locked and ensure adequate lighting.
Obtain a state pesticide-application license if required and, under the stated direction, exterminate units and common areas in accordance with 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 work, 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 property amenities where applicable, including pools, spas, ponds, and fitness equipment.
Assist other team members when necessary and accept other tasks and responsibilities as needed.
Travel as needed to conduct regular property business.