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About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent).
• A minimum of five years experience in maintenance is required.
• Will possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle license and have a good driving record.
• Must be insurable under the OHA Auto Insurance Policy.
• Ability to establish and effective working relationships with co-workers, consultants, contractors, HUD, local, state, and federal officials; ability to communicate with people from a broad range of socio-economic backgrounds.
• Computer skills and experience MS Office and related communication tools.
• Employee will successfully complete all required training for the position, and complete OHA-sponsored maintenance management certification courses.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Facility Management, or a similar field preferred.
• Skilled-trade journeyman status from an accredited building trades program is also considered.
• Two years of experience as a Maintenance Supervisor is preferred.
• Experience in apartment or facility maintenance desired.
• Experience in public housing maintenance is a bonus.
• Good understanding of all aspects of single-family home structures and systems, including plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, electrical, roofing, siding, doors and windows, soil grading, porches and decks, and grounds/landscaping maintenance.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and practices.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, training, and supervision to assigned maintenance staff, including skilled trades, to ensure high-quality work performance and regulatory compliance.
• Establish work priorities, assign duties, and manage staff schedules across a geographically dispersed portfolio of properties.
• Conduct regular staff meetings and individual supervisory sessions; provide coaching, performance feedback, evaluations, and discipline when necessary in accordance with OHA policies and applicable employment laws.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and accountable work environment; ensure adherence to OSHA safety standards and OHA safety policies.
• Oversee all maintenance and repair activities, ensuring work orders are properly generated, assigned, completed, documented, and closed in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Conduct quality control inspections and follow-up on completed work to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Perform or assist with maintenance and utility duties, including work orders and vacancy turns, as operationally necessary.
• Establish strategies to meet workload demands and emergency/non-emergency work order benchmarks.
• Inspect vacated units, complete make-ready lists, and coordinate turn-around activities to ensure established benchmarks are met.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, needs assessments, and safety inspections to maintain property condition and reduce long-term costs.
• Ensure properties meet or exceed HUD inspection standards and address deficiencies identified through REAC, HCV, or local inspections.
• Assist in the procurement of outside contractors; help define scopes of work and general service guidelines.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure work quality, safety compliance, and adherence to contract requirements.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, utility providers, and other entities to resolve code violations, safety hazards, or environmental concerns.
• Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies; ensure proper storage, maintenance, and safe operation.
• Create and approve purchase orders; verify receipt of goods and ensure invoices and documentation are properly maintained.
• Track maintenance expenses, assist with annual budget development, and prepare required monthly and outcome reports.
• Maintain regular communication with Property Management staff, residents, vendors, and other OHA departments to support coordinated operations.
• Document activities in vacancy logs, work order systems, and monthly reports as required.
• Maintain vehicle usage logs and oversee maintenance of assigned vehicles.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.
• Work evenings, weekends, or shifts as required by operational needs.
• Participate in an emergency on-call rotation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 17 paid holidays, including your birthday, a floating holiday, and a self-care day
• 12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits start the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Life Insurance, Health & Dependent Care FSA, Allstate Voluntary Insurance, and Pet Insurance
• 401(a) retirement plan with a 5.5% match and 457 compensation plan