Maintenance Supervisor - Wilbeth Arlington

Redwood Communities, Inc.; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision benefits

HSA option

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Redwood Communities, Inc. in Akron, OH is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations and lead on-site technicians, ensuring properties are safe, functional, and well‑maintained.

This full-time role offers a Monday–Friday schedule from 8am to 5pm and a competitive pay range of $26.00–$28.00 per hour. Responsibilities include prioritizing and completing maintenance requests, conducting property inspections, managing work orders, and coordinating preventive maintenance

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a maintenance supervisor.
• High energy team player that is a self‑starter that can work proactively with limited supervision.
• Valid driver's license and insurance.
• On-call flexibility
• Successful completion of background check.
• Must be legally qualified to work in the U.S. meeting I-9 guidelines

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Provide direction and support to on‑site maintenance technicians, ensuring work is completed efficiently and in accordance with company standards.
• Maintenance Operations: Receive, prioritize, and complete maintenance requests for apartment units, common areas, and building exteriors.
• Property Inspections: Conduct daily property walks with maintenance technicians to identify repair needs, safety concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Work Order Management: Enter, review, and schedule work orders to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks.
• Repairs and Upkeep: Perform or oversee a variety of repairs, including interior and exterior painting, drywall, electrical, minor appliance and plumbing repairs, furniture moving, and pest control assistance.
• Unit Turnovers: Collaborate with the Community Manager to ensure all vacant units are prepared and ready for occupancy within established timelines (typically 14 days).
• Preventive Maintenance: Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for equipment, systems, and building infrastructure to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
• System Oversight: Understand and monitor the operation of fire control, water, and other building systems, ensuring proper functionality and compliance with safety standards.
• Grounds and Janitorial Care: Maintain the cleanliness and curb appeal of the property through regular groundskeeping and interior/exterior janitorial duties.
• Procurement: Purchase supplies, equipment, and contracted services as needed to support routine maintenance activities and ensure cost-effective operations.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Team leadership

Driver's license

On-call flexibility

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Akron, OH 44306

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $26.00 - $28.00 Hourly

Who We Are

Redwood Communities, Inc. ("Redwood Communities"), an affiliate of Redwood Housing, is a multifamily property management organization that manages affordable housing communities throughout the country. To date, Redwood Communities has assembled a best-in-class team that currently manages a growing portfolio of properties and has built strong working relationships with government agencies and leading non-profit organizations to raise the standard of living for our communities.

Benefits

• Exceptional medical benefits: We cover more than 90% of medical premiums, and employees have the option of a 100% employer-paid HSA medical plan.
• 100% company paid dental and vision benefits for employee coverage.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Company paid life insurance, AD&D
• Best-in-class voluntary insurance benefits.
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) programs with a company match equal to 100% of the first 6% contributed by the employee.
• Employee assistance program (EAP) with 24/7 counseling services.
• 3 weeks of paid time off each year.
• 12 paid holidays each year & 2 floating holidays.

About the Position

The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and performing maintenance operations to ensure that all properties are safe, functional, and well-maintained. This role provides hands‑on support and leadership to maintenance technicians while ensuring timely completion of service requests and adherence to quality standards.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Pay Details: $26-28hr

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Provide direction and support to on‑site maintenance technicians, ensuring work is completed efficiently and in accordance with company standards.
• Maintenance Operations: Receive, prioritize, and complete maintenance requests for apartment units, common areas, and building exteriors.
• Property Inspections: Conduct daily property walks with maintenance technicians to identify repair needs, safety concerns, and opportunities for improvement.
• Work Order Management: Enter, review, and schedule work orders to ensure timely and accurate completion of tasks.
• Repairs and Upkeep: Perform or oversee a variety of repairs, including interior and exterior painting, drywall, electrical, minor appliance and plumbing repairs, furniture moving, and pest control assistance.
• Unit Turnovers: Collaborate with the Community Manager to ensure all vacant units are prepared and ready for occupancy within established timelines (typically 14 days).
• Preventive Maintenance: Develop and implement preventive maintenance programs for equipment, systems, and building infrastructure to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
• System Oversight: Understand and monitor the operation of fire control, water, and other building systems, ensuring proper functionality and compliance with safety standards.
• Grounds and Janitorial Care: Maintain the cleanliness and curb appeal of the property through regular groundskeeping and interior/exterior janitorial duties.
• Procurement: Purchase supplies, equipment, and contracted services as needed to support routine maintenance activities and ensure cost-effective operations.

Qualifications

• 5 years experience as a maintenance supervisor.
• High energy team player that is a self‑starter that can work proactively with limited supervision.
• Valid driver's license and insurance.
• On-call flexibility
• Successful completion of background check.
• Must be legally qualified to work in the U.S. meeting I-9 guidelines

Redwood Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.