Maintenance Supervisor - Lead Safety & Operations

Gates Hudson; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Hudson is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the residential community, leading the maintenance team, implementing preventative maintenance, and ensuring regulatory compliance to protect the property's long-term value.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong technical knowledge, and a safety-first mindset, with on-call rotation and 24/7 emergency coverage in coordination with the Property Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three to five years of maintenance experience in residential property management.
• One to three years of supervisory experience.
• CFC Type II or Universal certification.
• Strong knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, supervise, and schedule maintenance staff.
• Ensure 24/7 emergency coverage in coordination with the Property Manager.
• Enforce uniform, safety, and performance standards.
• Maintain payroll records and scheduling documentation.
• Oversee service requests, repairs, and unit turns to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Implement and manage preventative maintenance programs.
• Conduct inspections to ensure curb appeal, safety, and workmanship standards.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ADA, and Fair Housing regulations.
• Conduct regular safety meetings and training.
• Identify and immediately correct unsafe conditions.
• Maintain logs, manuals, and reporting calendars.
• Manage inventory, tools, key control, and equipment tracking.
• Coordinate monthly water consumption readings and reporting.
• Manage contractor performance and adherence to contracts.
• Assist with prioritization and execution of capital improvement projects.
• Report vendor or workmanship issues to the Property Manager.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Technical knowledge

Safety mindset

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

CFC Type II or Universal certification

Job description

Gates Hudson is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the residential community, leading the maintenance team, implementing preventative maintenance, and ensuring regulatory compliance to protect the property's long-term value.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong technical knowledge, and a safety-first mindset, with on-call rotation and 24/7 emergency coverage in coordination with the Property Manager.