Lead Apartment Maintenance Supervisor

Columbia Choice; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Stable community leadership

Lead maintenance team

Job summary

Columbia Choice Apartments seeks an experienced Apartment Maintenance Supervisor to lead a hands-on maintenance team. You will manage daily operations, prioritize work orders, and ensure timely, high-quality service for residents.

You will oversee HVAC, plumbing, electrical and appliance repairs, coordinate make-readies, schedule vendors, and mentor technicians. A strong focus on safety, organization, and reliable delivery of maintenance tasks is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of apartment maintenance experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, plumbing, electrical troubleshooting, appliance repair, and general maintenance.
• Experience managing unit turns and tight make-ready schedules.
• EPA / CFC Universal certification required.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Comfortable using property management software and basic computer systems.
• Reliable, proactive, and solution-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the apartment maintenance team, setting priorities and ensuring work orders are completed efficiently.
• Oversee and participate in maintenance repairs including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, and general building systems.
• Manage the entire make-ready process, including move-out inspections, scheduling vendors, and final quality walkthroughs.
• Assign and track service requests and preventative maintenance work orders.
• Inspect completed repairs and ensure work meets company quality standards.
• Work alongside your team when needed to keep turn schedules and service deadlines on track.
• Coordinate and supervise outside contractors and vendors.
• Manage maintenance inventory, parts ordering, and purchase orders.
• Maintain and execute a preventative maintenance program.
• Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for emergency maintenance.
• Hire, train, coach, and mentor maintenance technicians.
• As a condition of employment, download apps to your personal smartphone to receive and complete work orders during scheduled shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Team mentoring

Customer service focus

Education

EPA / CFC Universal certification

Tools

Property management software

Basic computer systems

Job description

Columbia Choice Apartments seeks an experienced Apartment Maintenance Supervisor to lead a hands-on maintenance team. You will manage daily operations, prioritize work orders, and ensure timely, high-quality service for residents.

You will oversee HVAC, plumbing, electrical and appliance repairs, coordinate make-readies, schedule vendors, and mentor technicians. A strong focus on safety, organization, and reliable delivery of maintenance tasks is essential.