Maintenance Supervisor: Lead and Elevate Property Upkeep

Equity LifeStyle Properties; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

a generous 401(k) employer match

paid vacations, holidays, and sicktime

Job summary

Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Gladys, Virginia to lead a maintenance team, performing plumbing, electrical, carpentry and HVAC tasks to keep communities safe and well-maintained.

You will oversee the maintenance team, review work orders, perform regular property inspections, monitor equipment, participate in budgeting, handle emergencies, and communicate professionally with staff and management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct technical work experience in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, etc.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work with heavy equipment.
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record and current auto insurance.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Willing to be on call for emergencies after hours.

Responsibilities

• The Maintenance Supervisor performs maintenance duties requiring technical labor skills, including plumbing, light carpentry and construction, installations and appliance repair.
• Manage a team of maintenance team employees and ensure that they follow safe work practices.
• Perform all duties associated with supervising the maintenance staff: interview job candidates, train new employees, conduct performance reviews and initiate disciplinary actions and termination recommendations if necessary.
• Perform various preventative maintenance functions and record findings in a maintenance log, either through delegation or directly handling required tasks.
• Review and delegate work orders in a timely manner.
• Conduct regular property inspections.
• Monitor the maintenance and upkeep of all community mechanical equipment, including water heater and HVAC units in common buildings, lawn mowers, weed eaters, etc.
• Ensure that your maintenance team performs to company standards and that service requests are handled in a prompt, courteous and efficient manner.
• Participate in the preparation of the annual community budget with respect to maintenance projects and capital expenditures.
• Operate within your team’s approved budget and make decisions with respect to the allocation of funds within the maintenance department.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with management and staff.
• Respond to guest concerns with respect and courtesy.
• Attend and participate in training programs as requested.
• Assist with and attend community-sponsored activities and functions.
• Help monitor capital improvement projects.
• Assist management with special maintenance projects.
• Perform on-call emergency services as required.
• Represent the community in a professional manner.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

HVAC

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Equity LifeStyle Properties (ELS) is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor in Gladys, Virginia to lead a maintenance team, performing plumbing, electrical, carpentry and HVAC tasks to keep communities safe and well-maintained.

You will oversee the maintenance team, review work orders, perform regular property inspections, monitor equipment, participate in budgeting, handle emergencies, and communicate professionally with staff and management.