Maintenance Supervisor

PEG Company; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

PEG Company is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor for our Seattle properties. The role oversees light construction, carpentry, plumbing, electrical repairs, and custodial tasks to prepare units for move-in.

You will assign work, review completed tasks, train staff, coordinate with outside contractors, and ensure compliance with safety standards including OSHA and SDS. Strong communication and budgeting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5 years of apartment maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Minimum of 2 years collaborating with outside contractors; evaluating bids and overseeing projects.
• Certification or apprenticeship in HVAC, pool, electrical, plumbing, carpentry; CPO may be required at some locations.
• Superb written and verbal skills; good understanding of fair housing and industry training.

Responsibilities

• Oversee light construction work and custodial tasks; after-hours coverage may be required.
• Assign work to maintenance technicians and review completed tasks for quality.
• Train new maintenance staff and assess skill levels; provide advanced training as needed.
• Coordinate with outside contractors, evaluate bids, monitor warranties, and oversee projects.
• Maintain exterior building upkeep, light painting, power washing, and landscaping.
• Prepare units for move-in and ensure safety protocols are followed (OSHA, SDS, PPE).
• Estimate time and scope of repairs; manage within budget; maintain inventories.
• Uphold confidentiality policies related to residents’ rights.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Contractor coordination

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Communication

Computer literacy

Safety compliance

Education

Certification or apprenticeship in areas of maintenance

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.