Maintenance Supervisor

Greystar; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability & Life insurance

Paid time off

RRSP match

Parental leave

Sabbatical

Pet insurance

EAP

Job summary

Greystar is a leading global real estate platform seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee and perform technical work across the community. You will ensure the buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas meet company standards for safety, cleanliness, and functionality.

The role requires experience in residential maintenance, the ability to lead a maintenance team, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree preferred in Business, Real Estate or related fields.
• 3+ years of experience in a residential building maintenance or facilities operations role.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within the real estate industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and work hands-on alongside a maintenance team.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and general construction, with a background in construction, HVAC, and plumbing preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Knowledge of current market trends and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing operational demands.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assists and completes work orders from resident requests and routine upkeep by diagnosing defects and making repairs per policies and safety standards.
• Oversees and completes the “make-ready” process to prepare vacant apartments for leasing, including inspections, punch lists, and scheduling vendors.
• Develops standards for cleanliness and appearance of grounds, exteriors, and common areas to reflect Greystar quality.
• Periodically inspects work by service team members to assess policy effectiveness and develop corrective actions.
• Periodically inspects work by contractors and vendors to verify quality and compliance with specifications.
• Maintains inventory of spare parts and works with Community Manager to order supplies within budget.
• Completes monthly preventative maintenance procedures as outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Supports cost-cutting by fixing rather than replacing parts when feasible and using tools correctly.
• Keeps safety records current and ensures compliance with CCOSHA and OHS codes.
• Demonstrates customer service by responding to residents and inquiries with efficiency and professionalism.

Skills

Leadership in real estate

Financial acumen

Communication skills

Prioritization & multitasking

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business, Real Estate or related fields

Tools

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Construction background

Job description

About Greystar

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $350 billion of real estate in more than 260 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $34 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

Job Description Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor oversees and performs technical and mechanical work that ensures the inside and external buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas of the community meet the Company’s standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and overall functionality.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Assists and completes work orders generated from resident requests for service, as well as routine upkeep on the community by diagnosing the source or cause of the defect or problem, and making repairs in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
• Oversees and completes the “make-ready” process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move- ins by completing the pre-move-out inspection, creating a “punch” list of maintenance work needed, scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining needed supplies and materials, completing all maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
• Develops standards for the cleanliness and overall appearance of the community’s grounds, amenities, building exteriors, market ready unit interiors, breezeways, curbs, signage, leasing office, central garbage areas, parking lots, and other buildings and common areas to ensure that they reflect and represent the high quality of the community and Greystar standards.
• Periodically inspects work performed by other service team members to assess effectiveness of policies and procedures and develop corrective action plans as needed.
• Periodically inspects work performed by contractors, vendors and other service providers to verify the work, materials and services meet quality standards, scope and specifications as required.
• Maintains adequate inventory of spare parts and maintenance materials and works with Community Manager to order supplies and tools as needed to stay within budgetary guidelines.
• Completes monthly preventative maintenance procedures as outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Supports cost-cutting and expense control programs by fixing rather than replacing parts when possible, not being wasteful with materials and supplies, and practicing the correct use for tools and equipment.
• Conducts regularly scheduled Greystar safety meetings, ensures all MSDS sheets are current and readily accessible, and keeps up to date on all CCOSHA, Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Code (OHS), and other safety related laws and requirements to ensure community compliance.
• Demonstrates customer services skills by treating residents and others with respect, answering questions from team and residents, responding sensitively to complaints about maintenance services, and assigned work orders with efficiency and urgency.

Basic Knowledge & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred in Business, Real Estate or related fields.
• 3+ years of experience in a residential building maintenance or facilities operations role.
• Proven experience in a leadership role within the real estate industry.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example and work hands-on alongside a maintenance team.
• Advanced knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, and general construction, with a background in construction, HVAC, and plumbing preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Knowledge of current market trends and regulatory requirements.
• Abilities to create and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing operational demands.
• Must be able to work a flexible work schedule, which includes taking “call” during evenings, weekends and holidays.

Specialized Skills

• Incumbents must have all licenses and/or certifications as required by Provinces and local territories.

Travel/ Physical Demands

• Incumbents must be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, sleet).
• Travel may be required to attend business meetings, training programs, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.
• Incumbents must be able to stand, walk and/or sit for extended periods of time and push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to nine (9) kilograms independently and twenty-two (22) kilograms with assistance.
• Incumbents must be able to work a flexible work schedule, which includes taking “call” during evenings, weekends and holidays.

Additional Compensation

• Corporate Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in a quarterly or annual bonus program based on individual and company performance.
• Onsite Property Positions: In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered

• Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Life insurance benefits effective your first day of employment.
• Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 5 family responsibility days and 5 company sick days. Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
• Paid Parental Leave Top-Up Benefit (*For eligible team member).
• Group RRSP with Company Match up to 5% of pay after 3 months of service. Open to full-time and part-time team members, with spousal RRSP and lump sum contribution options.
• Employee Assistance Program, plus free 24/7 virtual care with a Canadian family doctor.
• 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
• Pet Insurance discounts through Petsecure and wellbeing programs through the RBC app.
• Ongoing Learning Opportunities & Education Assistance Programs.

Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to [e-mail].