Assistant Maintenance Supervisor

FirstService Residential; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid holidays

Time off benefits

Travel opportunities

Job summary

FirstService Residential in Florida is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the physical plant and service operations. You will supervise staff, plan maintenance work, and ensure safety and compliance across carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and painting tasks.

The role requires 3–5 years in building trades, strong communication, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. On-call duties and periodic travel may be involved as part of property management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Strong maintenance and repair skills across HVAC, cooling towers and chillers.
• Experience in painting, carpentry, plumbing and electrical work.
• 3–5 years in building trades, repair and replacement maintenance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, e-mail).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Customer service and interpersonal skills; multilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment throughout the building.
• Supervise maintenance staff and direct work orders.
• Plan and appraise job results; coach staff as needed.
• Assess repair needs and estimate time; determine need for additional instruction.
• Monitor service and repair contractors and maintain inventories.
• Adhere to preventive maintenance schedules and document activities.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Electrical work

Plumbing

Carpentry

Painting

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Multilingual desirable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3–5 years building trades experience

Job description

Description

Job Overview: As a Assistant Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for the “physical plant.” Closely monitors, identifies and communicates problems in every phase of general maintenance of the building(s), including areas of carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, mechanic, painting, flooring, patching, general hardware, other minor building repairs and cleanliness. Makes recommendations, performs repairs, replacement maintenance and implements preventive maintenance as established by Company procedures and guidelines.

Your Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and secure environment throughout the building(s).
• Supervises, trains and directs maintenance staff through work orders.
• Plans, monitors, and appraises job results; coaches, counsels and disciplines employees.
• Assess repair needs and estimated time needed for repair (including evaluating problems to determine whether or not professional assistance or further instruction is needed in order to complete task/repair).
• Monitors the functions of service contractors and building repair and maintenance contractors.
• Inventories and acquisitions maintenance supplies.
• Maintains disaster preparedness by identifying potential problems, developing response plans, managing crises.
• Completes reports/work orders of repairs (work needed).
• On call availability for emergencies and projects as assigned by property manager.
• Schedules and assigns work responsibilities to employees to meet shift requirements.
• Requests materials, tools, and supplies needed for a job.
• Administrates preventive/reactive maintenance schedule.
• Records and evaluates preventive maintenance activities and programs.
• Oversees or participates in construction, installation, and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Observes/evaluates corrective maintenance or repair on equipment.
• Orients and trains employees to perform maintenance activities and tasks.
• Follows safety procedures and maintains a safe work environment.
• Performs maintenance replacement and repair in areas of carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, and other minor building repairs as long as a permit is not required to conduct the job.
• Ability to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.
• Reserved for property specific job responsibilities.

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Must possess strong maintenance and repair skills in HVAC, cooling towers, chillers, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electricity
• (3) to five (5) years general experience in building trades, repair and replacement maintenance or handy work.
• Computer literacy: Proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft offices applications. Word, Excel spreadsheets, and e-mail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Multiple language fluency is desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs following appropriate safety procedures
• Work in an upright standing position for long periods of time; be able to reach overhead; have full range of mobility in upper and lower body
• Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time, climbing stairs, navigating the property/building quickly and easily as required to meet the job functions
• Climb ladders and work at heights above ground level (maximum 14 ft on A-frames and 21 ft on extension ladders)
• Ability to work in different environmental working conditions (e.g., heat, cold, wind, rain, humidity)
• Repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment up to 50 lbs occasionally to complete assigned job tasks
• Communicate, receive and exchange ideas and information by means of the spoken and written word
• Maintain a valid Florida driver’s license
• Schedule: Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm - Special Projects (Saturday and Sundays) for SP.

What We Offer

As a full-time exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, and Vision. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.

Compensation: $26

Disclaimer

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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