Maintenance Superintendent

The Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate offering full-service capabilities in development, property management, construction, and investment. At Michaels, our teammates strive to fulfill our promise of creating communities that lift lives—ones that jumpstart housing, education, civic engagement, and neighborhood prosperity.

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.
• Be responsible for 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 have full knowledge regarding contracts and suppliers, their services, and goods.
• 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, but not limited to:
  • Light electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc.
  • Light plumbing work, such as clearing stoppages, replacing fittings, etc.
  • Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies, locks.
  • Perform carpentry work, such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, sanding, and refinishing floors.
  • Painting, to include interior and exterior.
  • Assist in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc., in common areas.
  • Repair concrete, masonry, roof, fencing, when required.
  • Assist exterminator when required.
• 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.
• Have knowledge regarding water and gas meter cut-offs, all apartment and fixture cut-offs, and sewer clean-outs; post map of same.
• Operate within OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the 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: Occasionally
• 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: Occasionally
• 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 the following areas: carpentry, light plumbing work, light electrical work, painting, refurbishing and cleaning, air-conditioning.
• Willingness to assist with and work in areas other than strictly repair maintenance, such as janitorial, custodial, gardening, painting, etc.
• Boiler license, when required by property facilities.
• Familiarity with contract work hours and OSHA Standards is required.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent trade-related courses required. Any college or advanced technical training is preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record required.
• Mechanical/trade skills and abilities as listed in required experience.
• Ability to work with co-workers and residents professionally in a demanding environment.
• Must have the ability to work safely and follow safety directives.
• Requires the ability to read, speak, and comprehend work instructions and safety notices in the English language.

Working Conditions

• Work conditions will vary from clean rental units to extremely dirty jobs such as plumbing repair and grounds work.
• Will be exposed to cleaning solvents, paint fumes, dust, sharp objects, and live electrical wiring.
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, holiday, and on-call hours when required.

Pay

$25.00 per hour

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and prescription coverage.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with a company match.
• Michaels Employee Scholarship Program for children of employees.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Team-oriented company culture where all are welcome.