Traveling Maintenance Supervisor

Redstone Residential•Provo, UT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Redstone Residential is hiring a hands-on Traveling Maintenance Supervisor to provide interim maintenance leadership across approximately 60 properties in Utah, Salt Lake, and Davis Counties. The role reports to the National Director of Facilities and deploys to properties, often on short notice, to cover staffing gaps, support turn season, lead performance turnarounds, and respond to emergencies. Assignments vary across student housing and conventional multifamily communities, from Class A properties to Class C value-add properties with deferred maintenance. The supervisor quickly assesses property conditions, work order backlogs, preventive maintenance compliance, and life-safety systems, then creates prioritized action plans. The role combines personally performing skilled repairs with supervising and coaching maintenance teams. It also includes leading unit turns, improving maintenance performance, coordinating with management and vendors, maintaining code and OSHA compliance, responding to emergency situations, and documenting assignments. This is a field-based position involving extensive travel and on-call emergency response as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The work is physical and varied, involving indoor and outdoor work in all weather and access to roofs, crawl spaces, mechanical rooms, and other areas. Compensation is $75,000–$85,000 annually. The position is classified as exempt.

Requirements

At least 5 years of hands-on property maintenance experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead maintenance capacity.
Experience across multiple property classes (A, B, and C).
Working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building systems, with the ability to diagnose and repair equipment of any age or manufacturer.
Ability to assess unfamiliar properties quickly and prioritize effectively with limited ramp-up time.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience training or mentoring maintenance staff.
Valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and willingness to travel.
Ability to work independently and adapt quickly to different property teams, cultures, and expectations on short notice.
Proficiency with work order management systems and general computer/mobile applications.
High school diploma or equivalent.
English fluency.
Availability for on-call and emergency response, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Ability to perform physical work including climbing ladders, working at heights, accessing roofs, crawl spaces, and mechanical rooms, and working outdoors in all weather.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs regularly and 75+ lbs occasionally.

Nice To Haves

Experience in both conventional multifamily and student housing.
Entrata experience.
Relevant trade school education or technical certification.
EPA 608 Universal Certification.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.
Trade-specific licensure or certification in HVAC, electrical, or plumbing.
Prior experience supporting student housing turn processes on compressed timelines.

Responsibilities

Deploy to properties, often on short notice, to provide interim maintenance leadership during staffing gaps, turn season, and performance turnarounds.
Assess property condition, work order backlogs, preventive maintenance compliance, and life-safety systems, then develop prioritized action plans.
Personally perform and/or supervise skilled trades work, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliance repair, carpentry, and general maintenance.
Lead unit turn execution for compressed student housing timelines and rolling conventional multifamily turns.
Train, coach, and mentor on-site maintenance technicians and supervisors on maintenance standards, safety protocols, and work order practices.
Audit and improve work order close rates, response times, and preventive maintenance compliance.
Adapt maintenance approaches to different property classes and conditions.
Coordinate with Community and Regional management to communicate property condition, risks, and resource needs.
Respond to emergency maintenance situations, including life-safety issues, weather events, and major system failures.
Keep properties in compliance with OSHA standards and applicable state and local codes.
Coordinate and oversee third-party vendors for work beyond in-house capability.
Document work performed, parts and materials used, and property condition for each assignment.