Maintenance Superintendent

First Realty Management is a family-owned, privately held property-management company with over 70 years of industry experience. We blend the resources of a large firm with the personal touch and attention to detail of a local business. Our team members are at the heart of what we do, and we foster a close-knit, family-like atmosphere while encouraging professional growth through education and mentorship.

About the role

A full-time, independent, and highly self-motivated individual is sought to handle electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, boiler, and general maintenance work. The role requires strong resident-relations skills and the ability to prioritize and organize both maintenance and administrative tasks. You will communicate effectively with employees, site staff, residents, vendors, contractors, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM with regularly scheduled hours.
• Collaborate with the manager on budgets and planned projects.
• Maintain accurate inventory of tools, supplies, and materials.
• Meet daily with the site manager to discuss on-site issues.
• Share on-call responsibilities for weather-related and other emergencies.
• Coordinate contracts and oversee contractor activities with the manager.
• Respond to daily emergency and routine service work orders in a professional, timely manner.
• Maintain site appearance by collecting and discarding refuse from common areas.
• Schedule, perform, or supervise all janitorial duties.
• Perform preventative maintenance per site requirements.
• Complete daily and weekly building and site inspections.
• Work overtime as needed for snow removal and on-call duties.
• Maintain a clean, well-groomed appearance and wear company-issued uniforms.
• Be courteous to residents at all times.
• Perform work assignments at other sites when required.

Requirements

• Ability to respond effectively to site emergencies.
• Self-starter with strong initiative.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC systems, carpentry, and general repair and maintenance.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Ability to arrive on-site promptly for emergencies.
• Basic computer skills to use First Realty programs.
• Ability to read product instructions and safety materials.
• Ability to complete work orders accurately.
• Effective communication with site staff and residents.
• Ability to supervise and direct third-party vendors and contractors.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Safe operation of power tools such as saws and drills.
• Proficiency with computers and ability to learn software including Microsoft Outlook, ADP, RealPage, and Vantaca.
• Must pass a pre-employment physical.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Reliable vehicle required.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and personal leave.
• 401(k) plan.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts and transportation expense accounts.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.