Maintenance Supervisor | Rambler Atlanta - Atlanta, GA

LV Collective•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees property maintenance operations at Rambler Atlanta to ensure the community is safe, compliant, fully operational, and provides a strong resident experience. The role leads the on-site maintenance team, manages vendor relationships, oversees preventive maintenance, and executes unit turns and capital projects. In the student-housing environment, the position requires strong leadership, urgency during peak seasons, and the ability to meet tight timelines. The supervisor leads technicians and porters, manages work orders and preventive maintenance, and oversees maintenance quality, budgets, vendors, safety, and compliance. The role also leads student-housing turn operations, including inspections, scheduling, vendor coordination, supply planning, and final unit approval. Emergency response, including after-hours situations, is required as needed.

Requirements

At least 3 years of multifamily or student-housing maintenance experience.
Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, drywall, appliances, and general carpentry.
EPA Type II or Universal Certification required.
Ability to lead large-scale turn operations.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to lift 50+ pounds and work in various environmental conditions.
Valid driver’s license required.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year in a supervisory or lead role preferred.
CPO certification preferred.
Experience with student-housing turns.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and develop Maintenance Technicians and Porters.
Schedule and prioritize daily work orders, preventive maintenance, and project tasks.
Conduct safety meetings and technical training; support hiring, performance management, and team accountability.
Foster a culture of urgency, ownership, and customer service.
Ensure service requests are completed on time according to LV standards, with quality workmanship and clear communication.
Monitor work-order response times, completion times, and reopen rates; troubleshoot escalated maintenance issues.
Implement and manage preventive maintenance programs for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life-safety, and common-area systems.
Conduct inspections of units, amenities, roofs, mechanical rooms, and building systems; maintain equipment logs and maintenance records.
Plan proactively to protect asset value.
Lead student-housing turns, including pre-turn inspections, unit punch, vendor coordination, and scheduling.
Develop turn schedules, vendor scopes, and supply plans with the Community Manager.
Conduct final quality walks and approve units for move-in.
Plan inventory and ensure supplies are ready for peak season.
Source, bid, and supervise third-party contractors; verify vendor insurance and compliance.
Monitor maintenance budgets, inventory, and supply ordering; track expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and maintain OSHA standards and safety protocols.
Oversee fire and life-safety systems and inspections.
Respond to emergencies, including after-hours situations, as required.