Residential Maintenance Supervisor: Lead, Hands-On Role

Arboreal Management; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Arboreal Management in Tacoma is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations across multiple residential properties. The role blends hands-on maintenance (about 50%) with supervising a small team of 1–3 technicians, focusing on timely unit turns and reliability.

You’ll implement preventive maintenance plans, collaborate with property managers on repairs and capital projects, and communicate with residents respectfully to maintain safe, well-kept homes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on maintenance in multifamily or older buildings.
• Strong general maintenance skills: plumbing, electrical, flooring, etc.
• Experience leading or mentoring maintenance teams or vendors.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Comfort with basic tech tools (digital work orders, Excel).
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead maintenance operations across residential properties.
• Supervise and support a team of 1-3 maintenance professionals, including scheduling, training, and performance management.
• Perform hands-on maintenance work (~50% of your time), with a focus on unit turns.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance plans.
• Collaborate with property managers to prioritize repairs and capital improvements.
• Communicate directly with residents in a respectful, timely, and solution-oriented manner.
• Occasionally assist nearby properties as part of a collaborative team.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Team supervision

Hands-on maintenance

Time management

Excel & work orders

Spanish (bonus)

Tools

Work order systems

Excel

Job description

Arboreal Management in Tacoma is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead day-to-day operations across multiple residential properties. The role blends hands-on maintenance (about 50%) with supervising a small team of 1–3 technicians, focusing on timely unit turns and reliability.

You’ll implement preventive maintenance plans, collaborate with property managers on repairs and capital projects, and communicate with residents respectfully to maintain safe, well-kept homes.