Residential Maintenance Supervisor: Safety‑Driven Leader

Gates Hudson; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Gates Hudson is seeking a hands‑on Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the maintenance operations of a residential community. You will lead the maintenance team, implement preventative programs, and ensure regulatory compliance to protect long‑term property value.

The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge, a safety‑first mindset, and the ability to drive results through others, including coordinating 24/7 emergency coverage and capital improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three to five years of maintenance experience in residential property management.
• One to three years of supervisory experience.
• CFC Type II or Universal certification required.
• Strong knowledge of safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, supervise, and schedule maintenance staff.
• Ensure 24/7 emergency coverage in coordination with the Property Manager.
• Enforce uniforms, safety, and performance standards.
• Maintain payroll records and scheduling documentation.
• Oversee service requests, repairs, and unit turns for quality and timeliness.
• Implement and manage preventative maintenance programs.
• Conduct inspections to ensure curb appeal, safety, and workmanship.
• Ensure OSHA, EPA, ADA, and Fair Housing compliance; lead safety meetings.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions.
• Maintain logs, manuals, and reporting calendars; manage inventory and tool tracking.
• Coordinate monthly water consumption readings and reporting.
• Manage contractor performance and capital project priorities; report issues to the PM.

Skills

Leadership

Safety mindset

Team management

Scheduling

Emergency response coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

CFC Type II or Universal certification

Job description

Gates Hudson is seeking a hands‑on Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the maintenance operations of a residential community. You will lead the maintenance team, implement preventative programs, and ensure regulatory compliance to protect long‑term property value.

The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge, a safety‑first mindset, and the ability to drive results through others, including coordinating 24/7 emergency coverage and capital improvements.