Maintenance Supervisor

Coastal Ridge Real Estate; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Ridge Real Estate in Ames, IA seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead and field-manage the property maintenance team. You will train staff, prioritize work orders, and supervise trades to keep units ready for residents.

You’ll manage vendor contracts, support preventative maintenance, and aid in budgeting. The role requires travel around the property and on-call duties; a strong local network is beneficial.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in student housing or multi-family maintenance.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• EPA Certification Type I & II required.
• CPO certification required or able to obtain within 6 months.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and use a ladder.
• Must live within 30 miles and have reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead maintenance team with training and development.
• Prioritize and QC work orders; monitor daily completions.
• Supervise high-level trade work (HVAC, electrical, plumbing).
• Obtain vendor proposals, negotiate pricing, and supervise work.
• Turnover units and prepare them for new residents.
• Execute preventative maintenance to preserve curb appeal.
• Assist maintenance budget, inventory control, and cost management.
• Coordinate construction projects with Facilities team and vendors.
• Maintain organized work areas and participate in on-call duties.

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance supervision

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

EPA Certification Type I & II

CPO Certification

Job description

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll oversee the facilities at your assigned property to ensure that exceptional service is being delivered to all residents through quality maintenance practices. You’ll also serve as a leader in our organization, working alongside the Property Manager, in championing the Coastal culture and ensuring maintenance associates have the tools, resources and direction to be engaged and successful. You will also spend approximately 75% of your time in the field performing maintenance related tasks.This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Property Manager. This role offers a competitive wage, quarterly bonus, renewal commissions, and on-call pay.

Where You’ll Work:

The Grove at Ames offers off-campus student living in Ames, Iowa. Our 2 & 3-bedroom pet-friendly apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen, private bedrooms and bathrooms, in-unit washer and dryer, and so much more!

What You’ll Own:

• Oversee and lead the maintenance team, including effective training, motivation, and development of team members to ensure daily tasks and larger goals are achieved.
• Prioritize, assign, and provide quality control of work orders performed by maintenance team members, which includes monitoring and participating in the daily completion of work orders.
• Knowledge of and ability to supervise and/or perform high-level, technically proficient, and urgent/sensitive work orders, including but not limited to: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, general carpentry, and items with larger legal implications.
• Obtain contracts and proposals from vendors and negotiate for best pricing; schedule and oversee completion of vendor work.
• Manage and execute the turnover of units and make-readies for new residents.
• Execute the property’s preventative maintenance plan to maintain curb appeal and physical integrity of the overall property.
• Assist in the development, implementation and management of the maintenance budget; manage parts inventory and control costs to maintain budget.
• As needed, assist our Facilities team in the coordination all construction and rehabilitation projects including planning, vendor engagement and bidding, progress inspections, timeline and scheduling, and approval of completed projects.
• Responsible for overall organization and cleanliness of work areas and maintenance shops.
• Participate in on call emergency duties.
• Other duties as directed and assigned.

What You Bring:

• High school degree or equivalent required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a student housing, conventional multi‑family apartment maintenance field required.
• Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• EPA Certification (Type I and II) required.
• CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certification required or ability to obtain at properties with a pool within the first 6 months of employment.
• Must be able to frequently walk and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to lift/move loads up to 50lbs as well as use a ladder.
• Must live within 30 miles of the assigned property and have reliable transportation to participate in on‑call duties.

Our Company:

Built on the foundation of over 20 years of friendships, Coastal Ridge is a vertically integrated multifamily real estate operator, investor, and developer whose unique approach successfully combines data and experience. Supported by over 900 real estate professionals with deep sector expertise, we have quickly grown into a leader in the multifamily industry. Our values are based on relationships and driven by honesty, integrity, and trust.

What You’ll Get:

As a Coastal Ridge Real Estate associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. We are committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our culture and the needs of our associates.