Maintenance Supervisor

Coastal Ridge Real Estate; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Ridge Real Estate is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee facilities at our Lawrence, KS student housing asset. You will lead the maintenance team, perform roughly 75% field work, and collaborate with the Property Manager to uphold Coastal culture.

The role includes a competitive wage, quarterly bonus, renewal commissions, and on-call pay. You will manage budgets, coordinate vendor work, and ensure preventive maintenance to preserve curb appeal and property integrity.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent (Bachelor’s degree preferred).
• 2+ years in student housing or multi-family apartment maintenance.
• EPA Type I and II Certification required.
• CPO certification required or ability to obtain within 6 months for properties with a pool.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.
• Must live within 30 miles of the property and have reliable transportation for on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the maintenance team, including training, motivation, and development of team members.
• Prioritize, assign, and quality-control work orders; monitor daily completion.
• Supervise high-level, technically proficient, and urgent work orders (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry).
• Obtain vendor proposals, negotiate pricing, and oversee vendor work.
• Manage turnover of units and make-readies for new residents.
• Implement and manage preventative maintenance plans to maintain curb appeal and property integrity.
• Assist in maintenance budget development and cost control; manage parts inventory.
• Coordinate construction and rehabilitation projects with Facilities team, including vendor engagement and scheduling.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of shops; participate in on-call emergencies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Maintenance field knowledge

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Job description

What You’ll Do:

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll oversee the facilities at your assigned property to ensure that exceptional service is being delivered to all residents through quality maintenance practices. You’ll also serve as a leader in our organization, working alongside the Property Manager, in championing the Coastal culture and ensuring maintenance associates have the tools, resources and direction to be engaged and successful. You will also spend approximately 75% of your time in the field performing maintenance related tasks. This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Property Manager. This role offers a competitive wage, quarterly bonus, renewal commissions, and on-call pay.

What You’ll Do:

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll oversee the facilities at your assigned property to ensure that exceptional service is being delivered to all residents through quality maintenance practices. You’ll also serve as a leader in our organization, working alongside the Property Manager, in championing the Coastal culture and ensuring maintenance associates have the tools, resources and direction to be engaged and successful. You will also spend approximately 75% of your time in the field performing maintenance related tasks. This is a full-time, non-exempt position reporting to the Property Manager. This role offers a competitive wage, quarterly bonus, renewal commissions, and on-call pay.

Where You’ll Work:

You’ll work at one of our student housing assets in the Lawrence, KS area.

What You’ll Own:

• Oversee and lead the maintenance team, including effective training, motivation, and development of team members to ensure daily tasks and larger goals are achieved.
• Prioritize, assign, and provide quality control of work orders performed by maintenance team members, which includes monitoring and participating in the daily completion of work orders.
• Knowledge of and ability to supervise and/or perform high-level, technically proficient, and urgent/sensitive work orders, including but not limited to: HVAC, electrical, plumbing, general carpentry, and items with larger legal implications.
• Obtain contracts and proposals from vendors and negotiate for best pricing; schedule and oversee completion of vendor work.
• Manage and execute the turnover of units and make-readies for new residents.
• Execute the property’s preventative maintenance plan to maintain curb appeal and physical integrity of the overall property.
• Assist in the development, implementation and management of the maintenance budget; manage parts inventory and control costs to maintain budget.
• As needed, assist our Facilities team in the coordination all construction and rehabilitation projects including planning, vendor engagement and bidding, progress inspections, timeline and scheduling, and approval of completed projects.
• Responsible for overall organization and cleanliness of work areas and maintenance shops.
• Participate in on call emergency duties.
• Other duties as directed and assigned.

What You Bring:

• High school degree or equivalent required, bachelor’s degree preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience in a student housing, conventional multi-family apartment maintenance field required.
• Previous supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• EPA Certification (Type I and II) required.
• CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certification required or ability to obtain at properties with a pool within the first 6 months of employment.
• Must be able to frequently walk and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Must be able to lift/move loads up to 50lbs as well as use a ladder.
• Must live within 30 miles of the assigned property and have reliable transportation to participate in on-call duties.

Our Company:

Built on the foundation of over 20 years of friendships, Coastal Ridge is a vertically integrated multifamily real estate operator, investor, and developer whose unique approach successfully combines data and experience. Supported by over 900 real estate professionals with deep sector expertise, we have quickly grown into a leader in the multifamily industry. Our values are based on relationships and driven by honesty, integrity, and trust.

What You’ll Get:

As a Coastal Ridge Real Estate associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. We are committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our culture and the needs of our associates.