Hands-On Maintenance Supervisor — Field Lead

Coastal Ridge Real Estate; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

On-call pay

Renewal commissions

Job summary

Coastal Ridge Real Estate seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the on-site maintenance team at our Washington, DC property. You’ll ensure high-quality maintenance practices, manage work orders, and coordinate with the Property Manager to deliver exceptional living experiences for residents.

You’ll spend about 75% of your time in the field performing tasks, supervise staff, handle budgets, vendor relations, and participate in on-call duties to maintain the property’s curb appeal and integrity.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience in student housing/multi-family maintenance.
• Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• EPA Certification (Type I & II) required; CPO certification preferred or obtainable within 6 months near pool.
• Ability to walk, lift up to 50 lbs, and work in field conditions.
• Must live within 30 miles of property and have reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the maintenance team with training, motivation, and development.
• Prioritize, assign, and quality-control work orders and daily completion.
• Supervise high-level technical work: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry.
• Obtain contracts/proposals from vendors and negotiate best pricing.
• Manage unit turnover and make-readies for new residents.
• Execute preventative maintenance to maintain curb appeal and property integrity.
• Assist in maintenance budget development and cost control.
• Coordinate construction/rehabilitation projects with vendors and scheduling.
• Ensure organization/cleanliness of shops and participate in on-call duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Preventive maintenance planning

Work order management

Vendor coordination

HVAC, electrical, plumbing proficiency

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

EPA Certification (Type I & II)

CPO Certification

Job description

Coastal Ridge Real Estate seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the on-site maintenance team at our Washington, DC property. You’ll ensure high-quality maintenance practices, manage work orders, and coordinate with the Property Manager to deliver exceptional living experiences for residents.

You’ll spend about 75% of your time in the field performing tasks, supervise staff, handle budgets, vendor relations, and participate in on-call duties to maintain the property’s curb appeal and integrity.