Maintenance Supervisor

Fairfield Residential; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Sick days

Volunteer time off

401(k) match

Medical, dental & vision

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Job summary

Fairfield Residential in Portsmouth, VA, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead a team responsible for keeping our communities safe, attractive, and fully operational.

You will oversee maintenance repairs, manage service requests (Yardi), and coach staff to deliver excellent resident service while upholding safety and property standards. A strong background in building maintenance and supervisory experience is required.

Qualifications

• Three or more years’ hands-on apartment or building maintenance experience required.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Experience with Yardi or other property management accounting software.
• Strong knowledge of residential plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and appliance repair work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform maintenance repairs across the property.
• Schedule and monitor preventative maintenance programs.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
• Lead and develop a diverse maintenance team.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to residents.

Skills

Maintenance

Supervisory

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Yardi

English

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

EPA HVAC Type II

CPO certification

Tools

Yardi

Job description

About Fairfield

Community: Whispering Oaks Number of Units: 180

About Fairfield If you're driven and looking for a collaborative workplace that makes a difference, you just might be a fit for Fairfield! We are a leader in the multifamily housing industry and we're passionate about creating exceptional apartment living. As we continue to grow, we're dedicated to investing in our people. Our culture is built on trust, support, and the drive to do great work. Whether you're launching your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find opportunities to make an impact, develop your skills, and be part of something bigger. Come build your future with us!

About the Role

As a Maintenance Supervisor, you’ll lead a team dedicated to keeping our communities safe, beautiful, and fully operational. This role combines hands-on maintenance expertise with leadership responsibilities to ensure resident satisfaction and property preservation.

What You’ll Do

Below is a snapshot of what this role is all about. While there is more to it, this is the core focus.

Property Maintenance

• Oversee and perform maintenance repairs across the property.
• Schedule and monitor preventative maintenance programs.
• Respond to after‑hours emergencies as needed.

Operations

• Manage service requests using Yardi or similar software.
• Maintain budgets and inventory for maintenance supplies.
• Ensure compliance with safety and company policies.

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop a diverse maintenance team.
• Provide feedback and coaching for performance improvement.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to residents.

Why You’ll Love Fairfield

• We’re all about creating communities that people are proud to call home.
• Being a part of Fairfield means more than a rewarding career with personal growth.
• It’s a partnership, working alongside colleagues in an open‑dialogue environment that encourages growth and the sharing of ideas.
• Our associates are a key ingredient to our success and we’re proud to reflect that in our culture.
• We’re a vertically integrated operator and investment manager in the multifamily sector with in‑house development, construction, acquisition, and property and asset management services.
• Fairfield values new ideas at every level and offers training, coaching, and mentoring to help associates develop their careers.
• A professional, supportive environment where we work together to drive meaningful impact.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• HVAC‑EPA (Type II) or EPA Universal certification is required.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification strongly preferred.
• Associates hired without a CPO certification will be required to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Three or more years’ hands‑on apartment or building maintenance experience required.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Experience with Yardi or other property management accounting software.
• Strong knowledge of residential plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and appliance repair work.
• Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in English.
• A valid driver's license is required.

Estimated Rate of Pay

Estimated Rate of Pay: $27.17 - $35.33. This position is non‑exempt; the range above reflects hourly rates. The pay range displayed for this position is determined by skills and experience required, location and job complexity. Potential job offers may vary based on the skills, education, and experience an individual candidate holds. This range reflects base rate only, and does not include allowances, perks, commissions or bonuses applicable to this position (if any).

In addition to base salary, Fairfield offers all full‑time associates the following, upon meeting eligibility requirements:

• Paid time off, paid holidays and sick days
• Paid time off for volunteering activities (optional)
• Matched 401(k)
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance

* Pay range is a calculation based on a midpoint price.

Fairfield complies with all wage and hour laws, including minimum wage and salary exempt requirements.

About Fairfield (continued)

At Fairfield, we are proud to be a leader in the multifamily housing industry. We are passionate about creating exceptional apartment living. Among the most experienced multifamily companies, Fairfield has developed and acquired over 1,000 communities since 1985. We are an award‑winning company that proudly employs over 1,500 associates who are dedicated to serving our customers at our apartment communities located in over 35 markets nationwide. We have a great opportunity for you to work side by side with our passionate, bright and highly experienced professionals in the Multifamily Housing industry.

Why consider us? Competitive Salary and Benefits Package. Careers are made at Fairfield — We are committed to developing our staff through our robust in‑person, online and social training. Promotions from within are encouraged. Environmentally Aware — Fairfield leads the industry through our Living Green Program and our LEED Certified communities. Award Winning — Fairfield is recognized for our customer service, training and professionalism.

Are you interested in work made meaningful? We support residents living well, a workplace culture that is friendly, fun, collaborative and one that encourages success. If you meet the minimum requirements and have a strong customer focused attitude, you are encouraged to submit your resume.