Property Supervisor - Framingham MA
About the role
The Property Supervisor oversees the year-round operation, maintenance, safety, and appearance of a large condominium community. This position requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, excellent customer service, and the ability to respond to emergencies on a 24-hour on-call basis.
Responsibilities
- Organize and supervise all snow and ice management operations.
- Install snow stakes and prepare the property for winter weather.
- Set up and maintain ice melt and sand stations throughout the property.
- Purchase fuel and maintain snow removal equipment including snow blowers.
- Perform preventative maintenance and minor repairs on snow removal equipment.
- Cookordinate snow removal operations with contracted snowplow vendors.
- Supervise shovel crews and direct heavy equipment operations, including plow trucks, loaders, and skid steers.
- Cookordinate vehicle movement with residents to facilitate efficient snow removal.
- Monitor property conditions during and after storms to ensure sidewalks, entrances, stairs, and common areas remain safe.
- Apply and monitor ice control measures throughout thawing and refreezing conditions.
- Respond immediately to residents' safety concerns involving snow and ice.
- Track contractor and labor hours for snow removal operations.
- Cookordinate Christmas tree collection and municipal pickup.
- Maintain current Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.
- Serve as liaison with the local Board of Health regarding pool operations.
- Open and close community pool each season.
- Maintain pool equipment, pumps, filtration systems, and water chemistry.
- Conduct and document required water quality testing.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations.
- Monitor pool operations and support lifeguards in maintaining a safe environment.
- Maintain inventory of chemicals, safety equipment, and first aid supplies.
- Distribute pool passes and monitor guest registration procedures.
- Perform repairs and maintenance to pool facilities and restrooms.
- Clean, power wash, and maintain pool deck, furniture, fencing, and surrounding amenities.
- Monitor pool operations and respond to issues as necessary.
- Supervise landscaping contractors and seasonal improvement projects.
- Direct plantings and monitor the health of turf, shrubs, trees, and landscape beds.
- Monitor irrigation systems and perform minor repairs and programming adjustments.
- Cookordinate irrigation contractor service when necessary.
- Repair damaged turf through seeding, fertilizing, and sod replacement.
- Perform pruning and landscape touch-ups as needed.
- Install and maintain shutters, fencing, railings, and other exterior features.
- Perform power washing of buildings, fences, sidewalks, and common areas.
- Conduct daily inspections of the community for cleanliness, safety, and maintenance concerns.
- Remove litter and debris from common areas.
- Monitor recycling facilities and dumpsters for proper usage.
- Cookordinate disposal of prohibited waste materials.
- Perform minor repairs involving lighting, plumbing, doors, fencing, drainage systems, concrete, and common area facilities.
- Replace lighting and monitor exterior lighting systems.
- Vacuum and clean common building areas.
- Clean drains and maintain recycling facilities.
- Pick up dog waste throughout the community.
- Remove minor pest infestations including wasp nests and dispose of deceased animals when necessary.
- Assist with shed inspections, replacements, and coordination with homeowners.
- Respond promptly to resident maintenance requests and concerns.
- Process parking permit requests.
- Distribute community notices and correspondence.
- Cookordinate access for water shutoffs and maintenance within occupied units.
- Respond to resident emergencies including:
- Water leaks
- Lockouts
- Heating failures
- Flooding
- Electrical concerns
- Security issues
- Cookordinate repairs with contractors and municipal departments.
- Vendor & Contractor Management.
- Supervise contractors performing work throughout the property.
- Inspect completed work to ensure quality and compliance.
- Cookordinate utility work with municipal departments.
- Oversee owner improvement projects including window and door replacements.
- Direct vendors regarding proper disposal procedures and site expectations.
- Maintain accurate records of contractor performance and work completed.
- Community Compliance.
- Maintain working knowledge of condominium governing documents, rules, and regulations.
- Monitor community compliance and report violations to management.
- Monitor parking areas for unauthorized vehicles and parking violations.
- Ensure compliance with guest parking regulations.
- Monitor move-ins and rental occupancy to ensure community documentation requirements are met.
- Report unregistered pets and other community concerns to management.
- Maintain security awareness throughout the property and report suspicious or unsafe conditions.
- Administrative Responsibilities.
- Check and respond to voicemail and service requests daily.
- Maintain inspection logs and maintenance records.
- Maintain required pool documentation and compliance records.
- Attend monthly Board of Trustees meetings.
- Aid management with community communications and operational reporting.
- Cookordinate purchasing and supply inventory.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Minimum 5 years of property maintenance, facilities management, condominium management, or related experience preferred.
- Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification required or ability to obtain upon hire.
- Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
- Experience supervising contractors and vendors.
- Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, irrigation, landscaping, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
- Experience operating snow removal equipment is highly desirable.
- Ability to read and interpret maintenance manuals, safety regulations, and governing documents.
Skills & Abilities
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Sound decision-making skills during emergency situations.
- Working knowledge of OSHA safety practices.
- Proficiency using smartphones, email, and basic computer software.
Physical Requirements
- Frequently lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds.
- Work outdoors year-round in varying weather conditions.
- Walk, climb stairs, kneel, crouch, bend, and stand for extended periods.
- Operate power tools, maintenance equipment, and snow removal equipment safely.
- Respond to emergencies outside of normal business hours.
Work Schedule
This position generally follows a daytime work schedule; however, flexibility is required based on operational needs. The Property Operations & Facilities Supervisor serves as an essential employee and participates in a 24-hour on-call rotation for emergencies, including severe weather events, utility failures, and resident emergencies. Evening, weekend, holiday, and overnight work is required during snowstorms and other emergency situations.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in condominium, homeowners association (HOA), apartment, campus, municipal, commercial property, or facilities management environments is highly desirable.
Salary
$30 - $35 per hour
Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- FSA
- Retailment
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Short Term Disability Plans
- On-site living in a Condo unit owned by the association.
- Employee to sign off on agreement prior to taking occupancy.
- Employee is not expected to pay condo fees or rent, but is required to pay utilities.