Property Maintenance & Operations Supervisor

Essex-Property-Trust; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid parental leave

401k with employer match

Wellness programs

12 paid holidays

15 PTO days

Housing discount

Job summary

Essex Property Trust is seeking a Multi-Site Maintenance Supervisor in San Rafael, CA to oversee maintenance across communities. You will lead a team of technicians, manage budgets, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while delivering quality resident service.

The role requires hands-on electrical/plumbing knowledge, HVAC focus, and strong communication. On-site leadership with after-hours availability and coordination with property management is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct a team of maintenance technicians, assigning tasks and ensuring high-quality work.
• Manage personnel lifecycle including selection, development, performance, and recognition.
• Provide on-the-job training and ensure staff are knowledgeable about property systems.
• Implement preventive maintenance schedules for HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems.
• Perform and oversee repairs, respond to resident work orders, and prioritize issues.
• Conduct regular property inspections and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Manage maintenance budget, participate in forecasting, and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Maintain records in SightPlan and related trackers; report status to management.
• Assist with property improvements and large projects as needed.
• Ensure after-hours availability for emergencies and uphold safety protocols.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Preventive maintenance

People development

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

HVAC license (preferred)

CPO license (preferred)

Tools

SightPlan

Microsoft Office

Job description

Essex Property Trust is seeking a Multi-Site Maintenance Supervisor in San Rafael, CA to oversee maintenance across communities. You will lead a team of technicians, manage budgets, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while delivering quality resident service.

The role requires hands-on electrical/plumbing knowledge, HVAC focus, and strong communication. On-site leadership with after-hours availability and coordination with property management is expected.