Maintenance Supervisor

Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead and manage the in-house maintenance team and external contractors across CMHA properties. You will plan, prioritize, and review repairs, enforce safety standards, and ensure timely completion within budget.

Ideal candidates have five years of general maintenance experience, strong leadership, and proven ability to coordinate with contractors while maintaining property standards and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of general maintenance and repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of maintenance staff; provide clearly defined performance standards.
• Manage maintenance and repair tasks, including painting, flooring, plumbing, electrical, and general repairs.
• Conduct inspections of units to assess maintenance needs and repairs.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure all repair activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Work with external contractors and vendors to provide maintenance services.
• Ensure satisfactory completion of work by employees and contractors involved in unit repairs.
• Monitor expenses and stay within the allocated budget for maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ensure cleanliness and curb appeal are maintained on CMHA’s buildings and grounds.
• Communicate with residents regarding planned maintenance activities and any potential disruptions.
• Monitor staff’s time and attendance and assuring that correct time is submitted to payroll.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and training sessions for the maintenance staff.
• Assist in addressing and resolving issued code violations for CMHA properties.
• Make reports of on-the-job injuries and damage or loss of equipment and supplies.
• Keep statistical data for work groups to define and/or revise work standards.
• Travel throughout the Hamilton County to attend meetings or perform other job functions during work and/or non-work hours.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Staff oversight

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Contractor coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required.

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of maintenance staff; provide clearly defined performance standards.
• Manage maintenance and repair tasks, including painting, flooring, plumbing, electrical, and general repairs.
• Conduct inspections of units to assess maintenance needs and repairs.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure all repair activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Work with external contractors and vendors to provide maintenance services.
• Ensure satisfactory completion of work by employees and contractors involved in unit repairs.
• Monitor expenses and stay within the allocated budget for maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ensure cleanliness and curb appeal are maintained on CMHA’s buildings and grounds.
• Communicate with residents regarding planned maintenance activities and any potential disruptions.
• Monitor staff’s time and attendance and assuring that correct time is submitted to payroll.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and training sessions for the maintenance staff.
• Assist in addressing and resolving issued code violations for CMHA properties.
• Make reports of on-the-job injuries and damage or loss of equipment and supplies.
• Keep statistical data for work groups to define and/or revise work standards.
• Travel throughout the Hamilton County to attend meetings or perform other job functions during work and/or non-work hours.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each competency satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Skills in utilizing computer programs to analyze, document, plan, track, and communicate.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Project Manager, PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook.
• Excellent customer service and written communication skills.
• Great team player demonstrating patience, persistence and leadership.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in:
  • State and local building codes and HUD regulations.
  • Blueprint interpretations, reading, and specifications.
  • Life Safety Systems, (Fire-Elevators-Alarms).
  • Strategic planning and implementation of maintenance systems and programs.
  • Efficient maintenance techniques and procedures.
  • Reading and interpreting contracts and related documents and developing written specifications.
  • Responding to complaints from customers and regulatory agencies.
  • Troubleshooting building systems and structures and ability to provide prompt solutions.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each competency satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Demonstrated capacity and experience in the supervision of a maintenance work force in a unionized environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/CERTIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• At least five (5) years experience in general maintenance and repair work at the next lowest level of difficulty.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic plumbing, HVAC, electrical, pest control, carpentry and painting skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to maintain a stationary position, operate computers and other office equipment, move about the office, attend onsite and offsite meetings, and communicate. The employee must be able to sit or stand for eight hours while performing essential work duties. The employee must be able to accurately exchange information in person, in writing and via e-mail and telephone. The employee must be able to perform essential job functions in an environment that could have increased stress levels.

OTHER

The candidate must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license in state of residence, and maintain an insurable driving record under the terms and conditions of the CMHA auto liability policy. The candidate may have no more than 6 accumulated points in 3 consecutive years.