Maintenance Supervisor

Laurel Real Estate • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the maintenance department and reports directly to the Property Manager. The supervisor is expected to uphold the company’s culture and core values, provide exceptional customer service to residents and tenants, and maintain high standards of professionalism and integrity.

The role covers facilities and maintenance activities for a multifamily property, including work orders, apartment turnovers, renovations, building upkeep, repairs, vendor coordination, inventory, and maintenance staff development. The supervisor is part of a scheduled on-call rotation for maintenance emergencies and may need to assist when another person is the first on-call contact.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Certifiable experience in commercial property maintenance.
• Experience managing and reviewing a team of staff members.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Basic hand tools, such as screwdrivers, wrenches, and pliers.
• Strong understanding of plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems.
• Painting experience.
• Carpentry experience.
• HVAC experience.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of commercial property maintenance and/or physical plant maintenance experience is preferable.
• EPA Section 608 Universal certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform facilities and maintenance activities for the multifamily property.
• Coordinate daily work orders and apartment turnovers directly with the Property Manager.
• Work with the Project Director to manage and complete interior unit renovations.
• Ensure common areas are clean, requested repairs are completed promptly, and vacant apartments are delivered on time.
• Maintain appropriate inventory in the maintenance shop and order building supplies within budget restrictions.
• Troubleshoot appliance, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC issues and make repairs as necessary.
• Assist with painting apartment units and building interiors as needed.
• Hang drywall and patch holes as necessary.
• Coordinate and manage outside vendors and professionals as needed.
• Maintain the trash schedule and ensure appropriate staff coverage, including weekends and holidays.
• Manage and develop other maintenance department employees as needed.
• Assist the Property Manager in drafting the annual maintenance operating budget.
• Participate in a regularly scheduled on-call rotation for maintenance emergencies and assist when others are the first on-call contact.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED