Apartment Maintenance Supervisor

COCM (Capstone On‐Campus Management; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision coverage

401K

Job summary

Capstone On-Campus Management (COCM) is seeking an Apartment Maintenance Supervisor to oversee on-campus maintenance and custodial activities at The Summit at Queens College in Flushing, NY. The role includes repairs, preventive maintenance, staff supervision, and vendor coordination.

The position requires 3–5 years of general maintenance experience in property management or related fields, with HVAC knowledge and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3-5 years of general maintenance experience in property management or related field.
• Trade knowledge (custodial; electrical; plumbing; appliances; carpentry; basic HVAC) required. HVAC certification (preferred).
• Must have troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Demonstrate proficiency in verbal communication.
• Proficiency with technology including computers, tablets, smart phones, and work order management software.
• Must be punctual, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to move and lift to 50lbs and navigate up and downstairs.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to campus within 40 minutes for after-hours emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Maintenance Technician, Student Maintenance Assistants, and one Custodial contract.
• Performs general maintenance including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, and wall repairs.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance efforts with vendors and internal staff
• Oversees all work performed by various contractors for renovations/repairs and inspects upon completion to ensure quality workmanship.
• Assists in the creation of the on-call duty schedule and participates in rotation.
• Maintains work order system in collaboration with Director.
• Assists Director with budget preparation.
• Assists Director in bid review and creation for major projects and repairs.
• Maintains inventory of supplies. tools and equipment. Organizes and secures all maintenance storage units, shop and maintenance office.
• Conducts daily general site inspections and specific monthly inspections of the entire property.
• Assists Director with oversight of site safety including compliance for trainings and inspections required by company and local jurisdiction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Project management

On-call readiness

Work order management

Education

High school diploma or GED

HVAC certification

Tools

Work order management software

Job description

Job Title: Apartment Maintenance Supervisor Location: The Summit at Queens College, Queens College, Flushing, NY Reports to: Director of Housing and Residence Life Salary: $72,000.00-$74,000.00 year and a comprehensive benefits package FLSA Status: Exempt

Summary

The Apartment Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for oversight of maintenance and custodial work for an on-campus student community. This position is also completing repairs and preventive maintenance. Duties include but are not limited to oversight and performance of general maintenance, building systems, project management, supervision of staff and vendors, and inventory control. The supervisor will project a professional image through interactions with all internal and external customers. This position serves in an emergency on-call rotation for the community. Periodic work may be required after hours and on weekends in the case of emergencies including significant weather events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises Maintenance Technician, Student Maintenance Assistants, and one Custodial contract.
• Performs general maintenance including electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, and wall repairs.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance efforts with vendors and internal staff
• Oversees all work performed by various contractors for renovations/repairs and inspects upon completion to ensure quality workmanship.
• Assists in the creation of the on-call duty schedule and participates in rotation.
• Maintains work order system in collaboration with Director.
• Assists Director with budget preparation.
• Assists Director in bid review and creation for major projects and repairs.
• Maintains inventory of supplies. tools and equipment. Organizes and secures all maintenance storage units, shop and maintenance office.
• Conducts daily general site inspections and specific monthly inspections of the entire property.
• Assists Director with oversight of site safety including compliance for trainings and inspections required by company and local jurisdiction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is mid-to-high paced. The noise level is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Education/Experience Required: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
• 3-5 years of general maintenance experience in property management, construction or related field
• Trade knowledge (custodial; electrical; plumbing; appliances; carpentry; basic HVAC) required. HVAC certification (preferred)
• Must have troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Demonstrate proficiency in verbal communication.
• Proficiency with technology including computers, tablets, smart phones, and work order management software
• Must be punctual, organized, and able to meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to move and lift to 50lbs and navigate up and downstairs.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rotation and respond to campus within 40 minutes for after-hours emergencies.

Other Information

Salary commensurate with experience. Competitive benefits package, including health benefits, dental benefits, vision coverage, and 401K.

If you are unable to apply because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact COCM Recruitment from our website. We will make every effort to respond to your request for assistance as soon as possible.

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