Maintenance Superintendent

The Michaels Organization; Arcadia (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in residential real estate is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent to ensure the upkeep of properties and enhance community living. This role involves hands-on maintenance tasks, coordinating contractor activities, and maintaining records of repairs and inspections. Ideal candidates will have a solid background in various maintenance skills, including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. Join a team that values community and personal growth, offering competitive wages and comprehensive benefits to support your career and well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Employee Scholarship Program

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience, preferably in residential properties.
• Formal training in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, and painting is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance projects and perform repairs as needed.
• Coordinate contractor activities and maintain accurate records.
• Participate in an on-call schedule for emergency coverage.

Skills

Carpentry

Light Plumbing

Light Electrical Work

Painting

Mechanical Skills

Custodial Work

Gardening

Education

High School Degree

Trade-Related Courses

Advanced Technical Training

Tools

Cleaning Solvents

Electrical Tools

Plumbing Tools

Job description

Overview

The Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate offering full-service capabilities in development, property management, construction, and investment. At Michaels, our teammates strive to fulfill our promise of creating communities that lift lives – ones that jumpstart housing, education, civic engagement, and neighborhood prosperity. With this passion at the forefront of our business, Michaels teammates can be proud to be a part of the extraordinary, every day.

The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible, under the direction of the Community Manager or Maintenance Manager, for the overall maintenance of one or more sites.

Responsibilities

1. Participate in all maintenance projects, including periodically inspecting all units, buildings and common areas; performing repairs and janitorial assistance as needed as well as specific maintenance as detailed below.
2. Schedule work order requests, adhering to maintenance priorities.
3. Coordinate maintenance related contractor activities, may negotiate contracts and scope of work.
4. Be responsible for stock control and utilization of maintenance materials, as well as the training of maintenance technicians and coworkers.
5. Keep accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, work orders, apartment refurbishing, annual inspections, inventories, purchase orders, and have full knowledge regarding contracts and suppliers, their services and goods.
6. Assist the Community Manager or Maintenance Manager in scheduling annual apartment inspections and during apartment move-in and move-out inspections.
7. Responsible for performing detail maintenance procedures including, but not limited to those listed below:
1. Perform light electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc.
2. Perform light plumbing work, such as clearing stoppages, replacing fittings, etc.
3. Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies, locks.
4. Perform carpentry work, such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, sanding and refinishing floors.
5. Painting, to include interior and exterior.
6. Assist in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc., in common areas.
7. Repair concrete, masonry, roof, fencing, when required.
8. Assist Exterminator when required.
8. Participate in an on-call schedule for evening, weekend, holiday and emergency coverage.
9. Make sure storage areas and entrances are locked and adequate lighting is maintained.
10. Adhere to and stay current on all applicable building codes.
11. Have knowledge regarding water and gas meter cut-offs, all apartment and fixture cut-offs, and sewer clean-outs and post map of same. Operates within OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures at all times.
12. Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.
13. Ensure effective, timely and professional interactions with residents, contractors and property management team on all maintenance services provided.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Experience: 3 or more years full-time maintenance experience or experience in related field. Residential Property maintenance experience preferred. Formal training or experience in the following areas: carpentry, light plumbing work, light electrical work, painting, refurbishing and cleaning, air-conditioning. Any specific skill required by the property. Willingness to assist with and work in areas other than strictly repair maintenance; such as janitorial, custodial, gardening, painting, etc. Boiler license, when required by property facilities. Familiarity with contract work hours and OSHA Standards is required.

Required Education/Training: High School degree or equivalent trade-related courses required. Any college or advanced technical training is preferred. Any specific certifications required by the property.

Required Skills and Abilities: Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record required. Mechanical/Trade skills and abilities as listed in required experience. Ability to work with co-workers and residents professionally in a demanding environment. Must have ability to work safely and follow safety directives. Requires the ability to read, speak and comprehend work instructions and safety notices in the English language.

Working Conditions: Work conditions will vary from clean rental units to extremely dirty jobs such as plumbing repair and grounds work. Will be exposed to cleaning solvents, paint fumes, dust, sharp objects and live electrical wiring. Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, holiday and on-call hours when required.

Salary Range

$18.00-$20.00 per hour

Rewards & Benefits

We know Michaels’ promise of lifting lives starts with our teammates, so making sure every single teammate is happy, healthy, and set up for a successful future is important to us. As part of our team, you will enjoy a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, prescription, etc., generous paid time off, a 401 (k) plan with a company match, and so much more. We believe in education – and in taking care of our own – so as an added incentive your children will be able to apply for the Michaels Employee Scholarship Program.

Michaels teammates make a difference in the lives of residents, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. To learn more about the total rewards we offer please visit our website.

Come join our team. You’re going to love it here!