Multi-Site Maintenance Supervisor

Brighthaven; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanath is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance staff and vendor activities at our communities. You will drive on-time service, quality curb appeal, and resident satisfaction while partnering with the Community Manager.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in multifamily property maintenance and at least 1 year in supervision, with strong HVAC/plumbing/electrical/carpentry skills and a valid driver’s license. Expect on-call and weekend duties in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of multifamily property maintenance experience.
• One year of supervisory experience required.
• Expertise in plumbing, HVAC, appliance repair, electrical, and carpentry work.
• HVAC and CPO certifications are highly desired.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Very strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Solid interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must be available for on-call and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates customer service skills by treating residents and staff with respect and addressing maintenance requests promptly.
• Coordinate, schedule, and respond to resident/management work orders.
• Inspect grounds and buildings daily to identify hazards and necessary repairs.
• Manage maintenance supplies inventory and adhere to budget guidelines.
• Maintain a preventative maintenance program and proper records.
• Ensure safety standards and OSHA guidelines are followed; manage on-call emergencies.

Skills

Multifamily maintenance

Supervisory experience

Plumbing

HVAC

Electrical

Carpentry

Appliance repair

CPO certification

Driver's license

Organizational skills

Customer service

On-call & weekend support

Job description

Overview

Avanath is proud to be named one of the top property management companies to provide affordable housing for the workforce.

Cultivating the American Dream is the purpose that binds the Avanath team. At Avanath, every day is an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life. Whether it is helping residents call one of our communities' home, providing excellence in customer service, or championing our workforce, we are committed to creating an unforgettable experience as a great place to live, work, and be.

The Role

The Maintenance Supervisor is accountable for delivering on our commitments to our residents and is instrumental in helping Avanath provide superior customer service to our residents. This includes quality move-in, timely service, superb curb appeal, and personal attention to our residents and their homes. The Maintenance Supervisor works alongside the Community Manager, partnering to oversee the activities of assigned staff and vendors to ensure the maintenance of the property.

An Aptitude for Connecting

Must possess a strong sense for creating a sense of community, as well as the drive to go the extra mile to create a positive experience for all residents and staff. Your success and purpose are driven by the relationships that you build within your communities, including vendor partners, regulatory, and social services partnerships. This includes adopting a collaborative approach to create consistent, favorable circumstances that foster success and effectiveness for the Organization and the communities.

An Authentic Attitude

Consistently demonstrate an open and professional attitude and approach when accessing and resolving resident and staff concerns. This includes, but is not limited to, seeking resources throughout the organization via the organization's support services and senior leadership.

An Approach that is positive and Professional

Consistently demonstrate an approach of active listening and understand that your participation and support are integral to the success of Avanath, ensuring that each resident and staff member feels seen, heard, and valued as you and the staff work to resolve challenges.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of multifamily property maintenance experience.
• One year of supervisory experience required.
• Expertise in plumbing, HVAC, appliance repair, electrical, and carpentry work is required.
• HVAC and CPO certifications are highly desired.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Very strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Solid interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must be available for on-call and weekend work.

Key Accountabilities

Resident Relations + Customer Service

• Demonstrates customer service skills by treating residents and others with respect, answering questions from the team and residents, responding sensitively to complaints about maintenance services, and assigning work orders with efficiency and urgency.
• Projects a favorable image of the community to achieve property objectives and public recognition.
• Ensure consistency, follow-up, and follow-through in dealing with residents on all matters.
• Enforce policies of the community that are delegated by Community Manager.
• Assists and completes work orders generated from resident requests for service, as well as routine upkeep on the community by diagnosing the source or cause of the defect or problem, and making repairs in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.

Maintenance Management

• Coordinate, schedule, and respond to resident/management requests and work orders.
• Ensure all repairs and replacements are necessary for community common areas and units.
• Supports cost-cutting and expense control programs by fixing rather than replacing parts, when possible, not being wasteful with materials and supplies, and practicing the correct use of tools and equipment.
• Inspect grounds, building, and other community features daily to identify, minimize, and correct hazardous property conditions or liability concerns.
• Manage and order maintenance supplies inventory while adhering to budget guidelines set by Community Manager and Building Services.
• Maintain a preventative maintenance program that extends the life of the community while minimizing future repairs.
• Maintain a well-organized and properly stocked maintenance shop while adhering to safety standards and OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain hazard communications program; teach and promote safe work practices.
• Manage unit inspections.
• Responsible for key control of the community.
• Maintain accurate records regarding service requests, EPA/OSHA standards, preventative maintenance, apartment make-ready status, work in progress, etc.
• Manage and participate in on-call emergencies in the community.
• Plan for and utilize prope