Maintenance Supervisor

About the role

Point Real Estate Management is seeking a motivated and skilled Maintenance Supervisor to join our team. This full-time role will work closely with the Property Manager to ensure two neighboring apartment communities, located on the north side of Milwaukee, are maintained to the highest standards. The ideal candidate is hands-on, reliable, and takes pride in delivering quality work that contributes to an exceptional resident experience.

Responsibilities

• Customer Service
  • Service requests made by residents should be completed within 24 hours
  • Assist in the distribution of flyers and other material
• General Maintenance
  • Replace filters and clean air conditioning vents as needed
  • Maintain sprinkler systems
  • Perform HVAC repairs as needed
  • Perform light electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc.
  • Perform light plumbing work, such as clearing stoppages, replacing fittings, etc.
  • Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, blinds, locks, bulbs, etc.
  • Paint, interior and exterior, when necessary
  • Perform carpentry work, such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, sanding and refinishing floors
  • Assist in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc. in common areas
  • Assist in grounds work when necessary, including picking up litter and “trashing out” vacancies
  • Maintain pool chemical levels and cleanliness
  • Repair concrete, masonry, roof, fencing, when required
  • Perform limited extermination services, when required
  • Be responsible for refurbishing of apartments prior to resident occupancy (Make Readies)
  • Conduct exterior and interior preventive maintenance, as outlined by Property or Regional Manager
  • Periodically inspect all units, buildings, and common areas, performing repairs and janitorial assistance as needed
  • Assist in apartment move-in and move-out inspections
  • Have knowledge regarding water and gas meter cutoffs, all apartment and fixture cutoffs, and sewer cleanouts, and post map of same
  • Supervise sub-contractors working at the property
  • Immediately report to manager any dangerous conditions or issues of liability
• Recordkeeping & Supplies
  • Keep accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, pool chemicals levels, work orders, apartment make-readies, inventories, and purchase orders
  • Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturer’s recommendations and operating manuals
  • Order supplies and communicate with vendors
  • Be responsible for stock control and utilization of maintenance materials
  • Make sure shops and storage areas and entrances are kept clean and locked, that adequate lighting and ventilation in those areas is maintained and hazardous materials are properly stored and labeled
• Personnel
  • Train and supervise subordinate employees
  • Schedule subordinate maintenance personnel and work order requests; adhering to maintenance priorities
• On Call
  • Handle “on call” duties whenever needed
  • Participate in standby emergency schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage
  • Assist in preparing the property for various inspections
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of full-time experience in apartment maintenance or a trade that requires basic knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry, painting and HVAC
• EPA (refrigerant transition and recovery certification)
• Own basic set of hand tools
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record and reliable transportation
• Ability to perform work responsibilities at other locations and ability to travel, as needed
• Ability to work some weekends, as needed

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Technical certification preferred

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental coverage starting within 30 days of hire
• 401(k) with company match after one month
• Paid vacation, holidays, birthday off, and one floating holiday each year
• Paid parental leave
• Employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Rent discounts
• Friendly, supportive team with fun annual events and more