Maintenance Supervisor

Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Fifth Ward Community Redevelopment Corporation seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee assets, perform repairs, make-readies, and preventive maintenance across apartment communities in Houston.

Reporting to the Community Manager, you will supervise on-site staff, manage inventory, and monitor the monthly maintenance budget while ensuring safety and compliance with HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; some college or trade school preferred.
• Freon Recovery certification Type I and II, or universal, required or preferred.
• Certifications in boilers, plumbing, HVAC (basic and advanced), journeyman license, use of fire extinguisher and first aid preferred.
• Minimum 3 years general maintenance experience and at least 1 year multi-family, industrial or institutional Service Request experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee on-site maintenance staff and general maintenance repairs.
• Manage apartment make-readies and preventive maintenance programs.
• Monitor maintenance budget and inventory of repair supplies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Maintenance troubleshooting

HVAC repair

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Make-readies

Education

High School Diploma

Trade school preferred

Tools

Freon Recovery certification

Boiler certification

HVAC certification

Journeyman license

First aid & fire extinguisher training

Job description

Along with the Community Manager, the Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the physical assets, general maintenance repairs, apartment make-readies, preventive maintenance and construction or rehabilitation projects for apartment communities. Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of supplies for repairs and monthly maintenance budget monitoring.

Supervises:

Under direction of the Community Manager, supervises on-site maintenance staff, which may include Grounds-keeper(s), Housekeeper(s), Make Ready(s) and Maintenance Technician(s).

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; some college or trade school preferred

TRAINING/CERTIFICATES/ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS:

• Freon Recovery certification Type I and II, or universal.
• Certifications in boilers, plumbing, HVAC (basic and advanced), journeyman license, use of fire extinguisher and first aid preferred. Must have training in compressor diagnosis, appliance repair, etc. Must have certifications/permits required by city or state to perform job responsibilities (i.e., maintenance, electricians, etc.).

EXPERIENCE AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE:

Position requires a minimum of 3 years general maintenance experience and at least 1-year multi-family, industrial or institutional Service Request experience. Must be able to perform all facets of apartment make-ready. Previous supervisory experience is required. Must be able to troubleshoot and repair HVAC equipment, plumbing systems, electronic systems, all major appliances, pool and spa equipment and other systems on community (gates, phone jacks, irrigation systems, etc.).

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Will be exposed to constant activity that requires intermittent standing, bending, crouching, pushing/pulling, lifting/moving/carrying (light to heavy weight material/appliances/equipment), climbing ladders/stairs, and walking on rooftops. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate small-motorized equipment (i.e., repetitive hand/wrist, griping and elbow motion). Must have normal range of hearing, vision, color discrimination and depth perception for proper operation and repair of machines, wiring, and equipment. Must be able to complete tasks wearing appropriate safety equipment (i.e., back belts, goggles, masks, gloves, etc.).