Maintenance Supervisor

Sutera Properties; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sutera Properties in Murfreesboro, TN seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to lead facilities maintenance teams and keep building systems operating safely and reliably. You will coordinate maintenance work, guide technicians through repairs, and use clear procedures to prioritize issues and prevent disruptions.

The role requires hands-on experience with HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, CMMS, and OSHA-compliant practices, plus certifications such as CPO and EPA 608.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of multifamily or commercial maintenance experience.
• Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems; HVAC familiarity.
• Certifications include CPO and EPA 608 refrigerant handling; state/local HVAC license may apply.
• Strong English communication and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support maintenance staff; assign work and coordinate team activities.
• Oversee HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems maintenance and repairs.
• Guide troubleshooting using schematics and test tools; ensure safety compliance.
• Manage preventive maintenance, work orders, and CMMS records.
• Coordinate projects and ensure OSHA compliance and safety regulations.

Skills

Supervising experience

Leadership

Team management

Reading schematics

CMMS experience

HVAC familiarity

On-call readiness

Education

CPO certification

EPA 608 refrigerant handling certification

HVAC license

CAMT certification

Tools

AppFolio maintenance module

CMMS system

Job description

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll lead facilities maintenance teams and keep equipment and building systems operating safely and reliably. You’ll coordinate maintenance work, guide technicians through repairs, and use clear procedures to prioritize issues and prevent disruptions.

Duties

• Supervise and support maintenance staff; assign work, manage priorities, and coordinate team activities.
• Oversee industrial maintenance, mechanical systems repair, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system repair, and plumbing system maintenance and repair.
• Guide troubleshooting of electrical systems, low-voltage equipment, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs), using schematics and appropriate test tools.
• Manage preventive maintenance, work orders, and records through a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Coordinate projects, follow maintenance repair procedures, and ensure work complies with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and applicable safety regulations.

Skills

• Required: Supervising experience, leadership, team management, and management skills, with mechanical knowledge and experience in maintenance or facilities maintenance management.
• Required: Ability to read schematics and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical systems; familiarity with HVAC and facilities management.
• Required: 3 or more years of multifamily or commercial maintenance experience, including 1 or more years leading or training others.
• Required: Active Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification or an equivalent accepted by the local health authority.
• Required: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 refrigerant handling certification, plus any state or local HVAC license required.
• Required: Clear English communication and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Required: Reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and willingness to take on-call duty.

Preferred

• Experience supervising turns on a value-add renovation program.
• Experience with maintenance modules in AppFolio or similar software.
• Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) certification.
• EPA Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) certification for pre-1978 buildings.
• Electrical experience and ability to use a voltmeter and ohmmeter for appropriate testing.

Experience with PLCs, CMMS, project management, and engineering troubleshooting.

Physical requirements

Ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and stairs, and work in attics, crawl spaces, and outdoors in heat and cold. Must be able to handle pool chemicals using proper protective equipment. Reasonable accommodations are available.

About Sutera Property Management

Sutera Property Management is a multifamily property management firm based in Nashville, Tennessee, with a performance and experience-based management platform. Everything we do is designed to create value and enrich the lives of our partners, team members, and residents.

We believe in maximizing the potential of every asset, every community, and every team member. Our people matter, and we value our team members. We hold ourselves to high standards because we believe this team can meet them, and we're committed to continuous improvement as individuals, as a team, and as a company.

Our Core Values

Alignment: When interests are aligned from the start, everyone benefits.

• Execution: We turn plans into action and measure our progress.
• Efficiency: We focus on what matters and use our systems, tools, and technology to solve problems before they arise.
• Responsibility: High standards, honesty, and integrity guide our decisions.
• Communication: We communicate clearly and consistently, so people know before they have to ask.
• Passion: We show up with enthusiasm and purpose.

We're looking for passionate team members who align with these values and want to grow with us. If that sounds like you, we'd love to meet you!