Maintenance Superintendent

The Michaels Organization; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Collaborative company culture

Job summary

The Michaels Organization is seeking a Maintenance Superintendent responsible for the overall maintenance of residential properties. Candidates should have at least 3 years of maintenance experience and strong skills in plumbing, electrical work, and carpentry.

This role involves scheduling work requests, participating in various maintenance projects, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The position offers a salary of $25.00 per hour and requires a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of full-time maintenance experience or related field required.
• Residential property maintenance experience preferred.
• Ability to perform plumbing and electrical repairs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all maintenance projects and inspections.
• Schedule work order requests and coordinate contractor activities.
• Ensure effective interactions with residents and property management.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Carpentry

Light plumbing work

Light electrical work

Painting

Education

High School degree or equivalent trade-related courses

Any specific certifications required by the property

Tools

Basic maintenance 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:
   • Perform light electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc.
   • Perform light plumbing work, such as clearing stoppages, replacing fittings, etc.
   • Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies, locks.
   • Perform carpentry work, such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, sanding and refinishing floors.
   • Painting, to include interior and exterior.
   • Assist in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc., in common areas.
   • Repair concrete, masonry, roof, fencing, when required.
   • 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.

Physical Demands of Job

Activity

Seldom/Never

Occasionally

Moderate

Extensive

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting- up to 30 Lbs.

X

Carrying- up to 30 Lbs

X

Pushing- up to 30 Lbs.

X

Pulling- up to 30 Lbs

X

Twisting

X

Climbing (Stairs)

X

Climbing (Ladders)

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Other Physical Activity

1 Lift/Carry above 30 Lbs

2 Push/Pull above 30 Lbs

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• 3 or more year’s 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 Information:

• The range displayed on each job posting reflects the targeted base salary for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Rewards & Benefits:

• Help make the world a better place in a team‑oriented environment.
• Grow with our organization through various professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate and thrive in a company culture where all are welcome.

Salary Range

$25.00 per hour