Maintenance Supervisor

AVIA Reedy Creek; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

AVIA Reedy Creek is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee light construction, custodial duties, and preventive maintenance across an apartment community. The role involves coordinating with contractors, training staff, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

The ideal candidate has extensive apartment maintenance experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage schedules and budgets while maintaining high quality in both unit and common area upkeep.

Qualifications

• 5 years of apartment maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years collaborating with outside contractors and overseeing projects.
• Certification or apprenticeship in maintenance areas (HVAC, pool, electrical, plumbing, carpentry) may be required.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• General knowledge of fair housing and industry training.
• General computer knowledge to use company tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform light construction work and custodial duties; after-hours coverage may be required.
• Remodel and repair carpentry work; patch, texture and paint drywall repairs.
• Replace and repair plumbing fixtures (toilets, faucets, drains).
• Light electrical repairs (outlets, switches, bulbs, fixtures).
• Maintain exterior building and grounds; light painting and cleaning; snow/ice removal where applicable.
• Assign work to maintenance technicians and review completed work for quality.
• Train new maintenance employees and assess skill levels; provide targeted training.
• Assist with appliance replacement or light repairs; custodial tasks for units ready for move-in.
• Follow safety protocols and OSHA standards; use PPE and SDS as required.
• Implement preventive maintenance (PM) schedules for units and common areas; monitor equipment.
• Estimate time and scope of repairs and manage within budget.
• Maintain inventory of materials and supplies; ensure organization.

Skills

Apartment maintenance experience

Contractor coordination

Written and verbal communication

General computer skills

Safety compliance

Education

Maintenance certifications (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry)

Job description

Description

The Maintenance Supervisor performs light construction work and custodial functions, where after-hours coverage may be required, as well as the following:

• Carpentry: Remodel and repair work


• Minor repairs of drywall including patching, texturing and painting drywall repairs.


• Replace and repair unit plumbing (toilets, faucets, or drains)


• Light electrical repairs to include replacing outlets and switches, bulbs, and light fixtures, etc.


• Maintain the exterior building exterior to include light painting, power washing, sweeping, grounds cleaning, light landscaping, repairing or replacement of fixtures, removal of snow and ice where app


• Assign work to maintenance technician, review work that has been completed to ensure it is done thoroughly and accurately


• Train new maintenance employees, assess skill levels and provide advanced training in areas needed.


• Replace or light repairs of appliances.


• Custodial work for units to be ready for move-in.


• Adhere to all property safety protocols and OSHA Safety Standards. Utilize safety guards when operating tool or equipment. Follow all Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and required personal protective equipment (PPE) when chemicals.


• Implementing an appropriate preventative maintenance (PM) schedule; perform preventative maintenance in units and public areas to ensure all equipment is maintained to the required standard.


• Ability to estimate the time, extent of repairs, and keep within budget


• Organizational skills for maintaining material and supply inventories


• Professionalism with coworkers and residents while working in and around the apartment community


• Strict adherence to confidentiality policies according to residents' rights regulations and courtesy


• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Job Requirements

• 5 years of apartment maintenance experience or equivalent


• Minimum of 2 years of experience collaborating with outside contractors; evaluating bids for work, warranty work and overseeing projects.


• Certification or apprenticeship in areas of maintenance (e.g., HVAC, pool, electrical, plumbing, carpentry) CPO may be required at some locations.


• Superb written and verbal skills


• General knowledge or fair housing and industry training (is this necessary at this level?)


• General computer knowledge to utilize company communication tools, training resources, and order management systems.

Physical Requirements

• Must tolerate bending, kneeling, standing, stooping, walking and climbing stairs. Occasionally work in confined spaces.


• Must be able to lift and move up to 50+ pounds.


• Must be able to operate motorized equipment associated to repair and maintenance work(e.g., drills, sanders, saws, etc.)


• Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable on the company’s policy.