Maintenance Supervisor

Coastal Ridge Real Estate; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Renewal commissions

On-call pay

Job summary

Coastal Ridge Real Estate is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee facilities at our State College property, reporting to the Property Manager. You’ll lead the maintenance team, train staff, prioritize work orders and ensure high-quality HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry tasks.

This full-time, on-site role requires 2+ years in student housing maintenance with supervisory experience, EPA Type I & II, and CPO certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).

Qualifications

• 2+ years in student housing maintenance with supervisory experience.
• EPA Type I & II certification required.
• CPO certification required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Must live within 30 miles and be able to participate in on-call duties.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead the maintenance team, including training, motivation, and development.
• Prioritize, assign, and quality-control work orders and monitor daily completion.
• Supervise high-level work orders in HVAC, electrical, plumbing and carpentry.
• Obtain contracts from vendors, negotiate pricing, and schedule work.
• Manage unit turnover and make-readies for new residents.
• Execute preventative maintenance to maintain curb appeal and property integrity.
• Assist with maintenance budget development and parts inventory control.
• Coordinate construction/renovation projects with vendors and scheduling.
• Maintain organization and cleanliness of work areas and shops.
• Participate in on-call emergency duties.

Skills

Leadership

Team Training

HVAC

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Budgeting

Vendor Negotiation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

EPA Certification (Type I & II)

CPO certification

Job description

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 will be working at one of our Student Housing properties in State College, PA.

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.