Apartment - Maintenance Supervisor

Lighthouse Property Management; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly maintenance supervisor bonus

Monthly property bonuses

Year-end bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employer paid life insurance, short/to

Job summary

Lighthouse Property Management is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for a 400+ unit Austin community. You will lead daily maintenance operations, oversee unit turns, manage vendors, and support the Property Manager with budgets and goals.

You will supervise a maintenance team, ensure safety and quality, and handle after-hours calls on a rotating basis. HVAC/CPO certified candidates are preferred.

Qualifications

• Maintenance leadership experience in apartment facilities.
• HVAC, plumbing, electrical knowledge required.
• Ability to manage a team and ensure safety and quality.
• Availability for weekends and overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day maintenance operations for a 400+ unit community.
• Oversee unit turns and ensure rent-ready vacancies on schedule.
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and vendor contracts.
• Train maintenance staff and promote safe work practices.
• Assist with budgets, forecasting, and invoice review.
• Handle after-hours service calls on a rotating schedule.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Vendor management

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

HVAC Certification

CPO Certification

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor Austin, TX, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1338

Salary Range: $36.00 To $38.00 Hourly

Maintenance Supervisor on a 400+ unit apartment complex - Light Renovation

You will lead the day to day maintenance operations for the community. You will keep the property safe, clean, and running smoothly while supporting the Property Manager with budgets and performance goals. Your work directly impacts resident satisfaction and team success.

What You Will Do

Property Maintenance and Operations

• Maintain the physical condition of the property in line with company standards and safety requirements.
• Organize, prioritize, and complete service requests in a timely manner.
• Diagnose and repair HVAC systems, pools and pool equipment, plumbing, electrical components, lighting, boilers, heaters, pumps, motors, roofs, appliances, drywall, painting, carpentry, locks, and general building systems.
• Oversee unit turns and ensure vacant units are rent ready on schedule.
• Identify hazards and correct unsafe conditions immediately.
• Supervise outside contractors and evaluate vendor performance.
• Two man team. You will be required to handle after hour service calls every other week.

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead daily team huddles and assign tasks.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and completion timelines.
• Schedule staff to meet workload demands while staying within budget.
• Train maintenance, rehab, housekeeping, and grounds staff.
• Promote safe work practices and hold team members accountable.
• Provide input on performance reviews, advancement, and corrective action.
• Ensure the team represents the company professionally at all times.

Financial and Administrative Responsibilities

• Manage inventory of tools and supplies.
• Purchase supplies using approved purchasing procedures.
• Obtain vendor bids and evaluate contracts.
• Inspect the property regularly and document deficiencies.
• Assist with budget preparation, forecasting, and invoice review.
• Complete all required documentation, including pool logs, reports, timesheets, and invoices.
• Adhere to Fair Housing laws and all company policies.

What You Bring

• Apartment Maintenance experience plus management of maintenance techs.
• HVAC Certified

• CPO Certified

Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general repairs.

• Ability to lead a team and hold high standards for safety and quality.
• Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Availability to work scheduled hours, weekends, and overtime when needed.
• Valid driver license and required insurance.
  Professional communication with residents, vendors, and team members.

Physical Requirements

This role requires standing, bending, climbing, and lifting 25 to 75 pounds regularly, with heavier items lifted with assistance. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in various weather conditions.

Extra Pay, The Fun Stuff

• Eligible for as quarterly Maintenance Supervisor Bonus
• Eligible for monthly property bonuses
• Eligible for year-end bonus.

The Good Stuff, Your Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer paid life insurance, short term disability, and long term disability.
• Accident and hospital insurance.
• 401K.
• Vacation and sick time and company paid holidays. This equates to approximately 23 of paid days off in your first year!

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.