Assistant Maintenance Supervisor (400 or more units) - Harpers Square

The Lawson Companies, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Virginia Beach is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Supervisor to provide efficient maintenance services for an apartment community. The role involves supervising staff, managing service requests, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have mechanical aptitude and experience in maintenance, along with strong leadership skills. Join a dedicated team focused on maintaining high property standards and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years maintenance trade experience.
• Certified Maintenance Specialist (CMS) Designation or working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hiring, training, and supervising maintenance staff.
• Ensure completion of work requests within 24 hours.
• Assist in maintaining property purchases within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Supervision

Mechanical Aptitude

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

We are seeking an Assistant Maintenance Supervisor to join our team. In this role you will assist and assure responsive, efficient maintenance service for assigned apartment community.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. LMA (Leadership, Management and Accountability)

• Assist in hiring, training, developing and supervising support staff as needed to ensure adequate execution of key responsibilities
• Maintain open communication with office staff

1. Service request management

• Assist in turning/renovating vacant units in a timely manner to minimize vacancy loss
• Attend to any emergency need in an expedient and cordial manner
• Accurate and complete input and close of work order tickets

1. Preventative maintenance management

• Assist in ensuring that preventive maintenance procedures are followed
• Assist in submitting recommendations for major improvements and expenditures

1. Safety Manager

• Make sure all service areas, storage areas and maintenance areas are clean, well-maintained and well-lit
• Ensure compliance with standard safety programs and procedures

1. Regulatory compliance
2. Property curb appeal management

• Assist in inspecting grounds daily for cleanliness and property deterioration/damage

1. Expense control

• Assist Property Manager with maintaining property purchases within budget guidelines

1. Customer maintenance satisfaction

• Assist in ensuring the completion of work requests within twenty-four (24) hours

1. Inventory control

• Assist in recommending which supplies to purchase, assist in processing invoices and purchase orders

1. Contract administration

• Have general knowledge of all contracts and suppliers, their service schedules and availability of supplies

1. Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Certified Maintenance Specialist (CMS) Designation or be working towards the achievement of this goal
• Knowledge of CFC Refrigerant Certification in accordance with 40CFR Part 82, Subpart F
• Mechanical aptitude with a minimum of two (2) years maintenance trade experience.
• Good human relation skills, ability to effectively supervise maintenance staff
• Ability to organize and solve problems effectively
• Ability to exercise good judgment and self-control
• Current driver’s license and good driving record, preferred
• Enthusiasm, good attitude, trustworthiness, personal integrity and honesty
• Be available to report to work during inclement weather events and emergencies

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent

Physical Functions

Bending, kneeling, stretching, crawling, climbing stairs and ladders, squatting, and lifting up to sixty (60) pounds