Maintenance Supervisor

South Oxford Management; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

South Oxford Management in Jersey City, NJ is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor – New Construction / Lease-Up for a luxury 500-unit community. You will oversee punch walks, coordinate with contractors, and ensure building systems operate as designed prior to move-ins.

You will supervise maintenance staff, train team members, manage work orders, and uphold safety standards while delivering resident satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee punch walks and construction close-out
• Support TCO/CO and early occupancy
• Own building systems and warranty vs. maintenance accountability
• Ensure safe, responsive early move-ins
• Assist in the hiring, training, and supervising all maintenance team members
• Lead service staff, delegate work orders, and inspect completed jobs
• Responsible for the overall appearance, condition, and functionality of all buildings and grounds, ensuring they are fully operational and consistently meet company standards
• Perform routine maintenance work orders at the community, which may include completing emergency and on-call tickets
• Schedule team members so that maintenance is available for emergency purposes around the clock
• Ensure OSHA and safety standards are followed
• Maintain accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, maintenance requests (received and completed), expenditures, apartment make-ready status, work-in-progress, etc
• Schedule and ensure all make-ready repairs and services are completed correctly and

Job description

Career Opportunities with South Oxford Management

Who We Are

South Oxford Management is a leading full-service property management company with a presence in Texas, Georgia, Virginia, New Jersey, Florida, and Connecticut. We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences for our residents and team members alike. Our owners and leadership team brings extensive industry experience, ensuring that quality and excellence are woven into every facet of our operations—from asset management to leasing. We are passionate about creating positive experiences and believe in putting people first. When you become a part of South Oxford Management, you join a supportive team that values learning, encourages idea sharing, and actively engages in team building and community service activities.

How You Will Contribute

This role is specifically focused on a luxury, new construction lease-up community of 500 units. The Maintenance Supervisor – New Construction will play a critical role in the transition from construction to operations, including unit punch walks, coordination with general contractors and subcontractors, and ensuring building systems are operating as designed prior to and during resident move-ins.

The Maintenance Supervisor – New Construction / Lease-Upis responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of the community, ensuring a safe and secure environment for residents, future residents, visitors, and team members. The Maintenance Supervisor works closely with the Community Manager and the Maintenance Technicians to see that all aspects of the community are well taken care of. The Maintenance Supervisor anticipates, identifies, and corrects problems involving the community and implements procedures to prevent such problems. The Maintenance Supervisor works diligently to cultivate resident satisfaction.

Things You Will Do

New Construction & Lease-Up Responsibilities

• Oversee punch walks and construction close-out
• Support TCO/CO and early occupancy
• Own building systems and warranty vs. maintenance accountability
• Ensure safe, responsive early move-ins

Leadership

• Assist in the hiring, training, and supervising all maintenance team members through a positive mentoring approach
• Lead service staff, delegate work orders, and inspect completed jobs
• Responsible for the overall appearance, condition, and functionality of all buildings and grounds, ensuring they are fully operational and consistently meet company standards

Maintenance

• Perform routine maintenance work orders at the community, which may include completing emergency and on-call tickets
• Schedule team members so that maintenance is available for emergency purposes around the clockEnsure OSHA and safety standards are followed
• Maintain accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, maintenance requests (received and completed), expenditures, apartment make-ready status, work-in-progress, etc
• Schedule and ensure all make-ready repairs and services are completed correctly and