Maintenance Superintendent

About the Role

The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible, under the direction of the Community Manager or Maintenance Manager, for the overall maintenance of one or more sites.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all maintenance projects, including periodically inspecting all units, buildings, and common areas; performing repairs and janitorial assistance as needed.
• Schedule work order requests, adhering to maintenance priorities.
• Coordinate maintenance-related contractor activities; may negotiate contracts and scope of work.
• Manage stock control and utilization of maintenance materials, as well as the training of maintenance technicians and coworkers.
• Keep accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, work orders, apartment refurbishing, annual inspections, inventories, purchase orders, and contracts/suppliers.
• Assist the Community Manager or Maintenance Manager in scheduling annual apartment inspections and during apartment move-in and move-out inspections.
• Perform detailed maintenance procedures, including:
  • Light electrical repairs (appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits).
  • Light plumbing work (clearing stoppages, replacing fittings).
  • Replacing broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies, and locks.
  • Carpentry work (fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing/building shelves, sanding/refinishing floors).
  • Painting (interior and exterior).
  • Custodial work (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows) in common areas.
  • Repairing concrete, masonry, roof, and fencing when required.
  • Assisting exterminators as needed.
• Participate in an on-call schedule for evening, weekend, holiday, and emergency coverage.
• Ensure storage areas and entrances are locked and adequate lighting is maintained.
• Adhere to and stay current on all applicable building codes.
• Maintain knowledge of water and gas meter cut-offs, apartment/fixture cut-offs, sewer clean-outs, and post a map of same.
• Operate within OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.
• Ensure effective, timely, and professional interactions with residents, contractors, and the property management team on all maintenance services provided.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Seldom/Never
• Walking: Extensive
• Sitting: Seldom/Never
• Lifting up to 30 lbs: Extensive
• Carrying up to 30 lbs: Extensive
• Pushing up to 30 lbs: Extensive
• Pulling up to 30 lbs: Extensive
• Twisting: Moderate
• Climbing (stairs): Moderate
• Climbing (ladders): Moderate
• Stooping: Moderate
• Kneeling: Moderate
• Crouching: Moderate
• Crawling: Occasionally
• Driving cars/trucks/equipment: Extensive
• Computer work: Moderate
• Lift/carry above 30 lbs: Occasionally
• Push/pull above 30 lbs: Occasionally

Requirements

• 3 or more years of full-time maintenance experience or experience in a related field; residential property maintenance experience preferred.
• Formal training or experience in carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical work, painting, refurbishing, cleaning, and air-conditioning.
• Boiler license, when required by property facilities.
• Familiarity with contract work hours and OSHA standards.
• High school degree or equivalent trade-related courses; college or advanced technical training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• Ability to work professionally in a demanding environment with coworkers and residents.
• Ability to work safely and follow safety directives.
• Ability to read, speak, and comprehend work instructions and safety notices in English.

Working Conditions

• Work conditions vary from clean rental units to extremely dirty jobs (e.g., plumbing repair, grounds work).
• Exposure to cleaning solvents, paint fumes, dust, sharp objects, and live electrical wiring.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and on-call hours when required.

Pay

Salary range: $25.00 per hour.

A 2-bedroom apartment is offered as part of the compensation package.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Michaels Employee Scholarship Program for children of employees.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Team-oriented and inclusive company culture.