On-Site Maintenance Supervisor

Evolving Solution Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

River View Residential in Washington, DC, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the maintenance, safety, and appearance of the community. You will direct the maintenance team, handle resident work orders, preventive maintenance, and apartment turns to keep facilities compliant with company standards.

This on-site role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of building systems, vendor coordination, and adherence to safety codes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three to five years of apartment maintenance, building maintenance, facilities maintenance, or related experience required.
• Previous maintenance leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance repair, carpentry, painting, drywall, locks, and general building maintenance.
• Ability to diagnose maintenance issues and determine appropriate repair solutions.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, assign, and inspect work.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare accurate maintenance records, reports, and documentation.
• Ability to supervise, coach, train, and hold team members accountable.
• Ability to respond to and resolve maintenance issues promptly.
• Ability to participate in on-call coverage after hours, on weekends, and on holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance coverage required.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States required.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise maintenance department team members.
• Plan, assign, and monitor daily maintenance responsibilities.
• Match assignments to each team member’s skills, experience, and training.
• Establish clear performance, quality, productivity, and safety expectations.
• Inspect completed work to ensure repairs meet River View Residential standards.
• Provide regular performance feedback, coaching, training, and recognition.
• Address performance concerns, team member complaints, and operational issues promptly.
• Assist with interviewing, onboarding, training, evaluating, and disciplining maintenance team members in accordance with Company policies.
• Foster teamwork, accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate staffing, performance, and resource concerns to the Community Manager.
• Assist the Community Manager with scheduling maintenance team members according to community needs and business levels.
• Ensure appropriate maintenance coverage is available for emergency response 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and repair of community building systems and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing, electrical, HVAC, refrigeration, water-treatment, appliance, carpentry, drywall, painting, door, window, lock, and other building-related issues.
• Repair leaking or damaged plumbing to prevent water damage and restore proper operation.
• Diagnose electrical shortages, damaged wiring, fixtures, outlets, switches, and other electrical concerns within the scope of the position’s qualifications.
• Maintain HVAC equipment to support proper climate control and system performance.
• Perform appliance installation and repair.
• Complete basic carpentry, painting, sheetrock, and drywall repairs.
• Replace locks, keys, and related hardware as directed.
• Identify potential safety hazards and complete or coordinate appropriate corrective action.
• Apply preventive measures that reduce the likelihood of recurring maintenance problems.
• Coordinate specialized repairs with approved vendors when work exceeds the maintenance team’s qualifications, licensing, or available resources.
• Develop, schedule, implement, and evaluate preventive maintenance programs.
• Maintain preventive maintenance schedules for building systems, equipment, amenities, and apartment homes.
• Ensure preventive maintenance tasks are assigned and completed within established timelines.
• Inspect equipment and building components regularly to identify potential failures or safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance activities, inspections, repairs, and follow-up needs.
• Recommend repairs, replacements, upgrades, or capital improvements based on observed conditions.
• Communicate significant building-system concerns and anticipated expenses to the Community Manager.
• Support long-term preservation of community assets through timely maintenance and responsible equipment care.
• Oversee the complete apartment make-ready process from vacancy through final inspection.
• Inspect vacant apartment homes and create detailed lists of required cleaning, repairs, replacements, and improvements.
• Establish make-ready priorities and schedules based on anticipated move-in dates.
• Assign make-ready responsibilities to maintenance team members, vendors, and contractors.
• Obtain required supplies, materials, equipment, and vendor support.
• Complete maintenance and repair tasks as needed to maintain make-ready schedules.
• Monitor the progress of each vacant apartment home and address delays promptly.
• Inspect completed apartment homes to ensure they meet River View Residential quality standards.
• Confirm that apartment homes are safe, clean, functional, and ready for resident move-in.
• Communicate make-ready status, delays, and completion dates to the Community Manager and office team.
• Maintain accurate apartment-turn and make-ready records.
• Assist with recommending, scheduling, and coordinating third-party vendors and contractors.
• Clearly communicate the scope of work, scheduling requirements, access procedures, and community standards.
• Monitor vendor and contractor progress while work is being performed.
• Inspect completed vendor work for quality and completeness.
• Report incomplete, deficient, unauthorized, or unsatisfactory work promptly.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for vendor services, repairs, inspections, and expenses.
• Coordinate with the Community Manager before authorizing work or expenses outside the position’s established authority.
• Help ensure vendors follow applicable safety requirements and community procedures while on-site.
• Ensure maintenance team members have the supplies, tools, equipment, and materials necessary to complete assigned work.
• Maintain accurate inventory records for maintenance supplies, replacement parts, tools, keys, and equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels and initiate supply requests before essential materials are depleted.
• Maintain tools, equipment, maintenance shops, storage areas, and workspaces in a clean and organized condition.
• Ensure tools and equipment are used correctly and safely.
• Report damaged, missing, or malfunctioning tools and equipment promptly.
• Promote responsible use of materials and supplies.
• Ensure chemicals, refrigerants, flammable materials, and other controlled products are properly stored and secured.

Skills

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Appliance repair

Carpentry

Painting

Drywall

Locks

Building maintenance

Leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (preferred)

EPA Certification (preferred)

OSHA 10/30 (preferred)

HVAC Certification (preferred)

Electrical Certification (preferred)

Plumbing Certification (preferred)

Job description

River View Residential in Washington, DC, is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the maintenance, safety, and appearance of the community. You will direct the maintenance team, handle resident work orders, preventive maintenance, and apartment turns to keep facilities compliant with company standards.

This on-site role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of building systems, vendor coordination, and adherence to safety codes.