Maintenance Supervisor

Elevation Property Management, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

15 Personal Days

National Healthcare, Dental, andVision

Company Provided Life Insurance plan

Short Term and Long Term Disability

401(k) plan

Job summary

Elevation Property Management, LLC is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead hands‑on maintenance across multifamily communities. You will supervise a maintenance team, coordinate repairs, and ensure properties stay in excellent condition for residents and staff.

The role requires strong technical repair skills in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, and appliances, plus supervisory experience. Evening/weekend flexibility and a valid driver’s license are needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in supervisory role.
• Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, and appliances repair.
• Multi-Family/Affordable Housing experience a plus.
• Must possess a valid driver license and reliable transportation.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• NCHM Certified Manager of Maintenance designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• As directed by the Property Manager, recruit, train, and motivate a high‑performing staff while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Perform maintenance functions including electrical installations/repairs, light carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, appliance repairs, drywall and painting repairs, and flooring work.
• Work with maintenance staff to keep common areas clean and grounds maintained.
• Provide on‑call emergency service as required.
• Complete regular community inspections to identify repairs or replacements.
• Monitor and manage mechanical equipment systems via contracted vendors.
• Oversee make‑ready apartments, including material orders, cleaning, and scheduling vendors.
• Manage vendor contracts and ensure timely, quality work.
• Communicate job expectations and coach staff; address performance issues with the Property Manager.
• Ensure safety practices and proper use of tools and equipment by the maintenance team.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Electrical repair

Plumbing repair

Carpentry

Drywall repair

Appliance repair

Multi-Family housing experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

NCHM Manager of Maintenance designation preferred

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Maintenance Supervisor

Why join the Elevation Property Management?

We envision a world where anyone, anywhere, can transform their lives by accessing safe, clean, and affordable multifamily and senior housing. Our culture is defined by our mission and guided by our sustainable values. Our people shape the uniqueness of our culture, so we look to invest in top talent in effort to sustain our high performing culture to continue elevating people, properties, and communities. If you are a looking to transform the lives of people and communities, we want you to join our team.

Position Summary:

Elevation Property Management’sMaintenance Supervisorwill serve with discipline and lead with kindness. The Maintenance Supervisor is the senior maintenance leader and is accountable for delivering on our property management commitment to residents. This individual leads all aspects of the property’s hands‑on maintenance, including overall inspection, repair work orders and scheduled maintenance of apartments and other interior/exterior areas. The Maintenance Supervisoris a workingmember of the maintenance team to ensure the community is always in excellent condition. This position will oversee the general maintenance function by managing service requests, delegating tasks, supervising, and directing the work of the department. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for taking care of our residential communities and the homes our residents live in, while leading their maintenance team to do the same. The ideal teammate will have the ability to be flexible, proactively communicate, have a natural curiosity to learn, exhibit a high degree of professionalism, and work well both in a team environment and independently.

Job Responsibilities:

• As directed by the Property Manager, accomplish the property objectives by recruiting, training, and motivating a high‑performing staff while maintaining an upbeat, positive attitude.
• Perform various maintenance functions which may include but is not limited to electrical installations & repairs, light carpentry/construction, repairing HVAC, plumbing and appliance repairs, drywall and painting repairs, and carpet and vinyl repairs installation
• Work along with maintenance staff to maintain common areas and grounds keeping them free of trash and debris
• Perform on‑call emergency service as required
• Complete regular community inspections to proactively identify necessary repairs or replacement of any interior or exterior areas on the property
• Monitor maintenance and up‑keep of all mechanical equipment systems by contracted vendors including but not limited to apartment HVAC units, chiller/boiler systems, water heaters, elevators, and generators
• Oversee and assist in preparing all make‑ready apartments, which may include but is not limited to ordering materials, painting, cleaning carpet, general repairs, housekeeping and scheduling outside vendors
• Monitoring and management of vendor contracts
• Communicate job expectations, coaches and counsels’ maintenance staff on job performance and disciplinary issues in conjunction with Property Manager
• Ensure maintenance staff is performing to Company standards and work orders are handled in a prompt, courteous and efficient manner
• Maintain open and clear communication with the Property Manager and on‑site staff
• Ensure maintenance staff follows safe work practices and is responsible for proper use and care of all company tools and equipment

Operational + Financial Responsibilities:

• Order and control maintenance inventory
• Review property management system (Onesite Facilities) data related to progress on work orders to ensure they are handled in a timely manner per Company policy
• As directed by the Property Manager, identify, and obtain quotes for capital improvements, major system repairs and special maintenance projects
• Adhere to, maintain, and monitor the maintenance budget issued by the Property Manager
• Assist the Property Manager in obtaining initial and renewal quotes for maintenance contracts and other services provided to property
• Prepare weekly/month status reports for the Property Manager as requested

Education and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years in supervisory role
• Basic hand tools
• Knowledge and experience repairing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, and appliances
• Multi‑Family/Affordable Housing experience a plus
• NCHM Certified Manager of Maintenance designation preferred
• Self‑motivation and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships
• Demonstrated track record of the highest degree of ethics and integrity
• Availability to work evenings and weekends as needed
• Must possess a valid driver license, and have reliable transportation
• High School diploma or equivalent

Working Conditions:

• Team members work both in and outside of apartment buildings and in all areas of the property, including amenities.

Physical Demands:

• Team members need to be able to bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
• Team members must be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions
• Team members must be able to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to twenty‑five (25) pounds independently and fifty (50) pounds with assistance. Rare or regular travel may be required for the accomplishment of some or all the daily responsibilities of this position.
• Team members must be able to “take call” during evenings and weekends.

EEO Statement:

Elevation Property Management is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. Elevation Property Management is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates are critical to our success.

Company Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• 15 Personal Days
• National Healthcare, Dental, and Vision plans
• Company Provided Life Insurance plan, Short Term and Long Term Disability
• 401(k) plan