Maintenance Supervisor — Multifamily Ops Leader

Palms Associates, LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks PTO starting

401k with 4% match

Profit sharing 6.25%

Monthly and holiday bonus

Employer-paid health/dental/vision

HSA contributions

FSA

On Call Pay $150 per week

HVAC 608 Certification Training

Advancement across 23 communities

Job summary

Palms Associates, LLC, in Richmond, VA, is looking for a Maintenance Supervisor for Lakefield Apartments & Townhomes to lead a maintenance team of 4+ and ensure resident satisfaction at a 395-unit community. The role emphasizes preventing problems, motivating staff, and upholding high standards.

You will manage budgets, safety, scheduling, and vendor relations, coordinate preventive maintenance, and train staff on HVAC and building systems, with on-call rotation and strong English communication

Qualifications

• 4+ years of hands-on maintenance and supervisory experience in multifamily or similar environments.
• HVAC certification is required; CPO certification preferred.
• Must participate in rotating on-call schedule and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the maintenance team, maintaining professionalism and resident satisfaction.
• Oversee daily operations: scheduling work orders, turns, PM, and safety compliance.
• Manage budgets, inventory, and vendor relationships efficiently.
• Perform and supervise repairs in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, appliances, and other systems.
• Ensure vacant units are move-in ready on time and meet standards.
• Foster a safety-first culture and ensure OSHA, EPA, and Fair Housing guidelines are followed.
• Collaborate with renovation teams to preserve property for long-term management.
• Support team growth through training and certifications.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Vendor management

Problem solving

MS Office 365

On-call readiness

English proficiency

Education

HVAC Certification

CPO Certification (preferred)

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Palms Associates, LLC, in Richmond, VA, is looking for a Maintenance Supervisor for Lakefield Apartments & Townhomes to lead a maintenance team of 4+ and ensure resident satisfaction at a 395-unit community. The role emphasizes preventing problems, motivating staff, and upholding high standards.

You will manage budgets, safety, scheduling, and vendor relations, coordinate preventive maintenance, and train staff on HVAC and building systems, with on-call rotation and strong English communication