Maintenance Supervisor

About Us

The United Group of Companies, Inc. is a full-service, vertically integrated leader in real estate development and management with over 50 years of industry expertise. Our mission is to develop, build, and acquire vibrant communities where residents, investors, partners, and commercial clients feel welcome, connected, and fulfilled. We are committed to innovation and have been recognized as a top workplace locally and nationally, including being named a 2025 Top Real Estate Workplace. Our management company, United Plus Property Management, earned the 2024 Accredited Management Organization (AMO®) of the Year Award.

About the Role

We are seeking a full-time Maintenance Supervisor to join our team at Parkstead Watertown at Black River, a professionally managed multi-family housing community in Watertown, NY. This role directs and assists in all phases of maintenance operations under the oversight of the Property Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assess and prioritize all maintenance work, including managing inventory of equipment, tools, and materials.
• Establish and complete daily work schedules for maintenance duties while ensuring quality.
• Notify the Property Manager of all problems, potential issues, and maintain knowledge of utility sources and supply lines.
• Assist the Property Manager with scheduling and status updates for units under renovation.
• Perform painting, cleaning, and other maintenance tasks required for unit renovations, as well as exterior and interior building maintenance.
• Establish and maintain preventative maintenance programs in consultation with the Property Manager to stay within budget guidelines.
• Conduct regular property inspections and handle emergency situations, communicating details to the Property Manager.
• Hold monthly meetings with site staff to review safety, organization, training, and policies.
• Cover or assign after-hours coverage for the property as needed.
• Actively participate in and follow safety and health programs.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of shop, warehouse, office, and job sites to ensure safe work practices and eliminate unsafe conditions.
• Ensure compliance with specific programs (e.g., hazard communication, bloodborne pathogens protection, hearing conservation).

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; applicable work history.
• 3+ years of experience in residential property maintenance preferred.
• Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and heating systems.
• Ability to stand/walk for 8 to 10 hours daily.
• Frequent body movements including lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Potential exposure to paints, cleaning agents, chemicals, and other irritants.
• Demonstrates integrity, exceptional communication, and problem-solving skills.

Pay

$25.00 per hour plus a bonus program.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM. Evening and weekend hours required as needed for emergency maintenance.

Benefits

• Medical: Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern NY – 3 insurance plans with HSA options; eligibility begins the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Dental + Vision: Eligibility begins the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Life Insurance: Company-paid Basic Life Insurance Policy (1x annual salary) with additional voluntary life plans; eligibility begins the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment.
• 401K Retirement Plan: Voya Financial; employee contribution eligibility begins the 1st of the month following 90 days; employer match eligibility after 1 year of service (up to 4% match).
• Additional Benefits: Employee Assistance Program; United Concierge Medicine (24/7 telemedicine, including mental health); Calm App premium subscription; Learning Care Group (childcare tuition discount); Dependent Care FSA; Tuition Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off: Personal (24 hours), Sick (56 hours), and Vacation Time (80 hours, escalating to 160 hours based on years of service); eligibility after a 90-day introductory period.
• Holidays: 10 company-paid holidays.