Maintenance Supervisor - Camden Heights

Elmington Living; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmington Living, a premier property management company, seeks a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations across properties. You will supervise service staff, diagnose problems, and perform HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry tasks while prioritizing safety and quality.

The role requires at least 2 years of maintenance experience and EPA HVAC certifications, with OSHA 10/30, CPO, or plumbing/electrical licenses preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of property maintenance experience.
• HVAC or EPA Universal certification required.
• Maintain physical condition of the property and perform repairs.
• Operate hand and power tools efficiently.
• Strong communication with residents and coworkers.
• Travel up to 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance workflow and delegate tasks to staff.
• Order supplies and manage materials as needed.
• Diagnose problems and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical and carpentry issues.
• Ensure safety and adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Maintain common areas and respond to service requests.
• Report time worked accurately and on time.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Maintenance supervision

HVAC knowledge

Electrical/plumbing repair

Customer communication

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Elmington Living is a premier property management company based in Nashville, TN. Through managing all of Elmington’s 70+ affordable and conventional owned assets, Elmington Living is committed to providing an unrivaled community experience for residents across the US. Elmington Living specializes in managing multi-family communities through outstanding on-site management and maintenance teams.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As the Maintenance Supervisor, you will oversee the entire maintenance process for the property by ordering supplies, diagnosing maintenance problems, and performing service requests while having a strong background in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general carpentry.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Supervise the workflow for the service staff and delegate workload to staff.
• Meet and exceed budget expectations for expenditures.
• Order supplies, materials, and tools as needed.
• Diagnose problems and repair major appliances, HVAC, plumbing, electrical (when no license is required), general carpentry, pool care, and roof and gutter repairs.
• Address issues with landscaping and snow/ice removal.
• Communicate effectively with residents and coworkers even in difficult situations.
• Perform service requests correctly and promptly.
• Operating computers and other technological devices to access email, and company-utilized software.
• Successfully execute Elmington's non-negotiables for service work orders and vacant turn times.
• Proven leader, forward thinker, innovative, and driven.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Minimum 2 years of property maintenance and/or maintenance experience.
• Effective communication.
• HVAC or EPA Universal certification required. (see below)
• Maintain the physical condition of the property.
• Utilize hand tools and power tools.
• Building maintenance and repairs.
• Responding to issues outside of normal work schedule when required.
• Accurately reporting all time worked by clocking in before beginning to work and out only when done working.
• Following all company policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

SPECIFIC EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:

• Required: Candidates must hold at least one of the following certifications. If not currently certified, the selected candidate must obtain the required certification within 60 days of employment.
  • EPA Section 608 Certification (HVAC): Required for technicians handling refrigerants in HVAC systems. Ensures compliance with federal environmental regulations.
  • HVAC Certification: May include certifications such as HVAC Excellence or equivalent that validate HVAC-specific technical skills.
• Preferred:
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification: Demonstrates general workplace safety knowledge, particularly valuable in construction and technical environments.
  • CPO (Certified Pool Operator): Beneficial for roles involving pool and spa maintenance; includes training in water quality, safety, and mechanical systems.
  • Plumbing or Electrical Licenses: Depending on state requirements, licenses or certifications in plumbing or electrical work are advantageous and support a broader range of maintenance capabilities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently sit, stand and walk.
• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Temperature in the workplace is typically moderate, though the ability to withstand seasonal cold and heat of the outdoors is necessary.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel up to 10% of the time.

Elmington is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Elmington makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.