Maintenance Supervisor: Lead, Safety & Make-Ready

Mills Properties Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) employer contributions

Health Savings Account (HSA)

PTO 18 days first year

13 paid holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Mills Properties, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance team, ensure safety, and keep our property well‑maintained. You will oversee all maintenance operations, respond to service requests, and drive a positive resident experience through proactive leadership.

Pay is based on experience. The role includes a monthly renewal bonus and a quarterly incentive up to 20% of base pay, reflecting performance and tenure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; trade school degree preferred.
• Minimum five years’ maintenance experience: tile, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• EPA Type I/II or Universal certification required; CPO certification required.
• CAMT certification preferred but not required.
• Proven leadership, coaching, and people skills.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee all aspects of the property’s maintenance function.
• Prioritize and complete service requests and maintenance activities.
• Monitor daily workload and ensure timely task completion.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance on buildings, units, appliances, and equipment.
• Manage make-ready process and ensure repairs and cleanup are done.
• Communicate progress with the property office daily.
• Address hazardous conditions and train staff on safety.
• Participate in inspections with lenders/investors/senior leadership.
• Maintain inventory of materials and supplies.
• Oversee maintenance budget and cost-effective operations.
• Provide training and feedback to develop the team; pursue KPIs.
• Review staff performance and accountability through mentoring.
• Monitor pool operations and health department standards.
• Assist with groundskeeping, housekeeping inspections, and tasks as assigned.
• Maintain positive resident communication and timely responses.
• Perform emergency call-backs as required.
• Maintain organized work areas and comply with policies and laws.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Maintenance knowledge

HVAC repair

Electrical repair

Plumbing

Carpentry

Safety training

Budget management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA Certification Type I/II or Universal

CPO certification

CAMT certification preferred

Job description

Mills Properties, Inc. is seeking an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead the maintenance team, ensure safety, and keep our property well‑maintained. You will oversee all maintenance operations, respond to service requests, and drive a positive resident experience through proactive leadership.

Pay is based on experience. The role includes a monthly renewal bonus and a quarterly incentive up to 20% of base pay, reflecting performance and tenure.