Maintenance Supervisor

FirstService Residential; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off benefits

401k with company match

Occasional travel

Job summary

FirstService Residential is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the building's physical plant, supervise staff, and implement preventive maintenance per company guidelines. The role covers carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, painting, and general repairs, with on-call availability for emergencies.

Responsibilities include planning, monitoring, and evaluating maintenance tasks, coordinating with contractors, managing supplies, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Strong maintenance/repair skills in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry.
• 3–5 years experience in building trades or maintenance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word/Excel and email.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer service skills.
• Multilingual abilities desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe environment throughout the building(s).
• Supervise and direct maintenance staff through work orders.
• Plan, monitor, and appraise job results; coach, counsel and discipline employees.
• Assess repair needs and estimated time; determine whether professional assistance is needed.
• Monitor contractors and building repair/maintenance contractors.
• Inventory and acquire maintenance supplies.
• Maintain disaster preparedness with plans and response.
• Complete repair reports/work orders.
• On call for emergencies and projects.
• Schedule and assign work to meet shift requirements.
• Request materials and tools needed for a job.
• Administer preventive/reactive maintenance schedules.
• Record and evaluate preventive maintenance activities.
• Oversee or participate in equipment maintenance/installation.
• Train employees to perform maintenance tasks.

Skills

HVAC

Electrical

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting

Computer literacy

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Multilingual language

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Job Overview

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for the “physical plant.” Closely monitors, identifies and communicates problems in every phase of general maintenance of the building(s), including areas of carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, mechanic, painting, flooring, patching, general hardware, other minor building repairs and cleanliness. Makes recommendations, performs repairs, replacement maintenance and implements preventive maintenance as established by Company procedures and guidelines.

Schedule

Monday to Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Compensation

$28.00 - $29.00 per hour

Your Responsibilities

• Maintains a safe and secure environment throughout the building(s).
• Supervises, trains and directs maintenance staff through work orders.
• Plans, monitors, and appraises job results; coaches, counsels and disciplines employees.
• Assesses repair needs and estimated time needed for repair (including evaluating problems to determine whether or not professional assistance or further instruction is needed in order to complete task/repair).
• Monitors the functions of service contractors and building repair and maintenance contractors.
• Inventories and acquisitions maintenance supplies.
• Maintains disaster preparedness by identifying potential problems, developing response plans, managing crises.
• Completes reports/work orders of repairs (work needed).
• On call availability for emergencies and projects as assigned by property manager.
• Schedules and assigns work responsibilities to employees to meet shift requirements.
• Requests materials, tools, and supplies needed for a job.
• Administrates preventive/reactive maintenance schedule.
• Records and evaluates preventive maintenance activities and programs.
• Oversees or participates in construction, installation, and preventative maintenance of equipment.
• Observes/evaluates corrective maintenance or repair on equipment.
• Orients and trains employees to perform maintenance activities and tasks.
• Follows safety procedures and maintains a safe work environment.
• Performs maintenance replacement and repair in areas of carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, and other minor building repairs as long as a permit is not required to conduct the job.
• Ability to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Must possess strong maintenance and repair skills in HVAC, cooling towers, chillers, painting, carpentry, plumbing and electricity
• (3) to five (5) years general experience in building trades, repair and replacement maintenance or handy work.
• Computer literacy: Proficiency and working knowledge of Microsoft offices applications. Word, Excel spreadsheets, and e-mail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Multiple language fluency is desirable.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs following appropriate safety procedures
• Work in an upright standing position for long periods of time; be able to reach overhead; have full range of mobility in upper and lower body
• Be able to work in various positions, including, but not limited to stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time, climbing stairs, navigating the property/building quickly and easily as required to meet the job functions
• Climb ladders and work at heights above ground level (maximum 14 ft on A-frames and 21 ft on extension ladders)
• Ability to work in different environmental working conditions (e.g., heat, cold, wind, rain, humidity)
• Repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers
• Be able to lift, pull and push materials and equipment up to 50 lbs occasionally to complete assigned job tasks
• Communicate, receive and exchange ideas and information by means of the spoken and written word
• Maintain a valid Florida driver’s license

What We Offer

• As a full-time exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, and Vision.
• Time off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401k with company match.
• Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.

Disclaimer

The above information in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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