Maintenance Supervisor - La Mesa, CA

JOB SUMMARY

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of the community at all times. This involves ensuring a safe and secure living environment for residents, visitors, and co-workers. The Maintenance Supervisor will anticipate, identify, and correct any and all problems involving the property and implement procedures preventing such problems. An effective program of maintenance is essential in order to maintain a safe environment, cultivate resident satisfaction and protect the investment of the property owner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages overall maintenance of the community and is responsible for the timely completion of work orders using electronic work order management system.
• Supervises, trains and supports maintenance team members in aspects of property maintenance and curb appeal.
• Ensures all major repairs are brought to the attention of the Community Manager.
• Open to input from others, while able to produce results with little direction; by balancing personal success while supporting and encouraging other team members.
• Able to take initiative, work collaboratively with others as well as independently.
• Consistently produces quality work while upholding maintenance and safety standards.
• Routinely holds subordinates accountable for their actions to maintain goals and timelines.
• Adapts easily to new changes in the workplace at all times.
• Conducts all business in accordance with company policies and procedures, Fair Housing, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other laws pertaining to apartments.
• Maintains and communicates HAZCOM standards; keeps SDS sheets current and readily accessible.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of pertinent laws and EPA/OSHA regulations governing proper storage and management of hazardous materials including solvents, flammables, caustics, and refrigerants.
• Checks and replace exterior lighting on a regular basis.
• Maintains awareness of all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, and sewer cleanouts.
• Supervise, support and schedule periodic maintenance property walks and recurring apartment inspections.
• Under the direction of the Community Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for all tasks related to work being completed by a third-party vendor.
• Understands the budget for all maintenance-related GL codes.
• Maintains an inventory of supplies and enters purchase orders for monthly supplies.
• Maintains a schedule of maintenance projects (for example annual inspections) to ensure that necessary supplies are ordered and on-hand when the project is executed.
• Proactively makes suggestions to complete maintenance tasks efficiently without sacrificing the quality of work.
• Identifies and leverages the strengths of each employee to maximize their value to the organization, completes regular performance reviews along with a formal annual performance appraisal for each maintenance team member and provides appropriate disciplinary action as needed.
• Ensures each employee is trained in the specific skills required to complete her/his job, using available resources.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• At least two (2) years of experience in maintenance, preferably with apartment maintenance.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
• Valid Driver's license and reliable transportation.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

• Supervisory experience in maintenance (preferably in an apartment community setting).
• Plumbing and electrical repairs.
• Light carpentry.
• Glass and screen replacements.
• Unit turns.
• Painting.
• Cleaning.

TO APPLY

Attach resume to online application USA Multifamily Management, Inc. is a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.