Maintenance Supervisor- Apartments

Ghertner & Company; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Ghertner & Company in Elizabethtown, KY is seeking an experienced full-time Maintenance Supervisor to manage repairs, preventative maintenance, and apartment turnovers. The role requires attention to detail, strong communication, and the ability to handle on-call emergencies.

Minimum 5 years in maintenance with supervisory experience preferred. Proficiency with HVAC, electrical work, and tool handling is essential for daily operations and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma and 5 years in maintenance.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Knowledge of safe use and maintenance of required tools.

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs, troubleshoots systems, and completes preventative maintenance.
• Completes apartment turnovers including removal and installation of cabinets, flooring, fixtures, water heaters, sinks, toilets, etc.
• Inspects and documents work, coordinates with subcontractors, and tracks maintenance activity.
• Participates in on-call rotation and responds to emergencies.
• Oversees training of Groundskeepers and entry-level Maintenance Technicians.

Skills

Maintenance

Supervision

HVAC systems

Electrical

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Ladders & hoists

Pumps & compressors

Job description

Description

Help with the apartment property maintenance. This is a fast paced, full time position where attention to detail and our residents are #1 priority. Above average communication, time management and customer service skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Performs repairs, troubleshoots systems, and completes preventative maintenance.
• Completes apartment turnovers which may include removal and installation of cabinets, flooring, fixtures, water heaters, sinks, toilets, etc.
• Adheres to standardized diagnostic approaches for preventative maintenance, system troubleshooting, HVAC systems, and electrical circuits.
• Participates in on-call emergency rotation and responds to emergencies as needed.
• Assists in training Groundskeepers and entry-level Maintenance Technicians.
• Troubleshoots all property systems, and performs or oversees repairs.
• Conducts maintenance-related inspections, including building and alarm systems inspections. Assists in preparing property for inspections by Real Estate Assessment Center (REAC), Housing Finance Agency (HFA), and other regulatory agencies.
• Inspects vacant units, ensuring turnovers are completed.
• Utilizes maintenance manual/software program to track work orders, inventory use, product replacement histories, and scheduled preventative maintenance.
• Ensures tools and equipment are in optimum condition.
• Inspects subcontracted service providers and documents work and product quality.
• Walks the grounds and common interior areas daily, removing litter and debris from lawns, planting beds, parking areas, sidewalks, ramps, and indoor spaces.
• Removes snow and ice from sidewalks, walkways, steps, and driveways.
• Attends and completes all required training.
• Completes repairs as directed.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent, minimum of 5 years of experience in maintenance.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred
• An employee in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following tools:
  Hand Tools, Various wrenches, hammer, grips, saws, sledgehammer, snips, posthole diggers, etc.
• Power Tools Wrenches, grinders, sanders, drills, saws, etc.
  User, Moved Aids Wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, step ladders, full ladders, double ladders.
• Mechanical Equip. Motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, electric and hand power augers, etc.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to be on feet.
• Have constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities: Bend/Stoop/Squat Perform routine maintenance/repairs, pick up tools and needed equipment, Climb Stairs Service requests, Push or Pull Move equipment, appliances, open and close doors, etc., Reach above shoulder, Climb Ladders, Grasp/Grip/Turning, Finger Dexterity
  
• Lifting and carrying of weights exceeding 50 lbs. is to be accomplished with assistance from one or more persons. Examples of heaviest items lifted include washer/dryers, refrigerators, A/C units, abandoned sofas, etc.
• Frequently outdoors
• Occasional exposure to paint fumes, solvents, adhesives, etc.
• Frequent need to work in awkward and confining positions.