Maintenance Supervisor

Greystar; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid time off

RRSP with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Greystar is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead on-site maintenance for a residential community in Calgary, Alberta. The role involves diagnosing defects, overseeing make-ready processes, and ensuring facilities meet Greystar quality standards.

You will manage a maintenance team, coordinate with vendors, and uphold safety compliance. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s/Master’s in Business or Real Estate, 3+ years in residential maintenance, and proven leadership in real estate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business, Real Estate or related fields preferred.
• 3+ years of residential building maintenance or facilities operations experience.
• Proven leadership in the real estate industry.
• Hands-on leadership with a maintenance team.
• HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems knowledge; construction background preferred.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Knowledge of market trends and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changing operational demands.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and performs maintenance work to meet standards for cleanliness, safety, and functionality.
• Manages work orders, pre-move‑in inspections, and punch lists with vendors and contractors.
• Maintains inventory and orders supplies within budget guidelines.
• Leads safety meetings and ensures compliance with CCOSHA/OHS codes.
• Ensures quality across grounds, exteriors, common areas, and market-ready units.
• Supports cost-cutting and efficiency by fixing instead of replacing when possible.

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.

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).
• Occasional 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

Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

• 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].

About us

Our continued success depends on our people. If you are looking for a career that values dedication, collaboration, and integrity, we are looking for you! Greystar is a vertically integrated real estate company offering expertise in property management, investment management, and development & construction globally. Today, we are the largest rental housing operator and developer in the US and one of the largest global investment management companies delivering industry‑leading services to investors, clients, and residents. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.

Core Values

• Integrity We stay true to the highest ethical standards and principles, and are honest, trustworthy, humble, and respectful in all of our words and actions.
• Equality We celebrate individual differences, encourage diversity of thought, provide equality of opportunity, and cultivate an environment where all individuals are seen, treated, and valued equally.
• Professionalism We proudly present a positive, dignified, and businesslike image at all times through our appearances, behavior, and interactions with others.
• Accountability We take responsibility and accept ownership for our words, actions, tasks, and results, and respectfully hold others to the same standard.
• Service We make service our top priority by giving our time, knowledge, and experience to serve the needs of our customers, community, and team members.
• Teamwork We work together to accomplish goals, solve problems, and enrich our work environment.