Maintenance Supervisor

Gates Hudson; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Hudson is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the physical integrity, safety, and maintenance operations of one of our residential communities in the United States. The role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical knowledge and a safety-first mindset to drive results through staff and vendors.

You will recruit, train, and supervise maintenance staff, coordinate an on-call rotation, and ensure 24/7 emergency coverage in partnership with the Property Manager.

Qualifications

• HVAC certified (required)
• CFC Type II or Universal certification
• Three to five years of maintenance experience in residential property management
• One to three years of supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements
• High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, supervise, and schedule maintenance staff.
• Ensure 24/7 emergency coverage in coordination with the Property Manager.
• Enforce uniform, safety, and performance standards.
• Maintain payroll records and scheduling documentation.
• Oversee service requests, repairs, and unit turns for quality and timeliness.
• Implement and manage preventative maintenance programs.
• Conduct inspections to ensure curb appeal, safety, and workmanship standards.
• Maintain logs, manuals, and reporting calendars.
• Manage inventory, tools, key control, and equipment tracking.
• Coordinate monthly water consumption readings and reporting.
• Manage contractor performance and adherence to contracts.
• Assist with prioritization and execution of capital improvement projects.
• Report vendor or workmanship issues to the Property Manager.
• Participate in on-call rotation and maintain reliable transportation

Skills

Team leadership

Maintenance management

Safety compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Gates Hudson is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the physical integrity, safety, and maintenance operations of one of our residential communities.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong technical knowledge, a safety-first mindset, and the ability to drive results through others.

What You’ll Do

Leadership & Team Management

• Recruit, train, supervise, and schedule maintenance staff
• Ensure 24/7 emergency coverage in coordination with the Property Manager
• Enforce uniform, safety, and performance standards
• Maintain payroll records and scheduling documentation

Maintenance Operations

• Oversee service requests, repairs, and unit turns to ensure quality and timeliness
• Implement and manage preventative maintenance programs
• Conduct inspections to ensure curb appeal, safety, and workmanship standards

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ADA, and Fair Housing regulations
• Conduct regular safety meetings and training
• Identify and immediately correct unsafe conditions

Administrative & Inventory Oversight

• Maintain logs, manuals, and reporting calendars
• Manage inventory, tools, key control, and equipment tracking
• Coordinate monthly water consumption readings and reporting

Vendor & Capital Oversight

• Manage contractor performance and adherence to contracts
• Assist with prioritization and execution of capital improvement projects
• Report vendor or workmanship issues to the Property Manager

Schedule & Requirements

• Participation in on-call rotation required
• Reliable transportation required

What We’re Looking For

Required

• HVAC certified
• High school diploma or GED
• Three to five years of maintenance experience in residential property management
• One to three years of supervisory experience
• CFC Type II or Universal certification
• Strong knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements

Preferred

• Experience overseeing capital projects and vendor contracts

Pay Range

$36—$40 USD