Senior Maintenance Supervisor – Multi-Skilled Trades Lead

Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead and manage the in-house maintenance team and external contractors across CMHA properties. You will plan, prioritize, and review repairs, enforce safety standards, and ensure timely completion within budget.

Ideal candidates have five years of general maintenance experience, strong leadership, and proven ability to coordinate with contractors while maintaining property standards and resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of general maintenance and repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of maintenance staff; provide clearly defined performance standards.
• Manage maintenance and repair tasks, including painting, flooring, plumbing, electrical, and general repairs.
• Conduct inspections of units to assess maintenance needs and repairs.
• Enforce safety protocols and ensure all repair activities comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Work with external contractors and vendors to provide maintenance services.
• Ensure satisfactory completion of work by employees and contractors involved in unit repairs.
• Monitor expenses and stay within the allocated budget for maintenance and repair tasks.
• Ensure cleanliness and curb appeal are maintained on CMHA’s buildings and grounds.
• Communicate with residents regarding planned maintenance activities and any potential disruptions.
• Monitor staff’s time and attendance and assuring that correct time is submitted to payroll.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and training sessions for the maintenance staff.
• Assist in addressing and resolving issued code violations for CMHA properties.
• Make reports of on-the-job injuries and damage or loss of equipment and supplies.
• Keep statistical data for work groups to define and/or revise work standards.
• Travel throughout the Hamilton County to attend meetings or perform other job functions during work and/or non-work hours.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Staff oversight

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Contractor coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Project

PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

The Cincinnati Metropolitan Housing Authority is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead and manage the in-house maintenance team and external contractors across CMHA properties. You will plan, prioritize, and review repairs, enforce safety standards, and ensure timely completion within budget.

Ideal candidates have five years of general maintenance experience, strong leadership, and proven ability to coordinate with contractors while maintaining property standards and resident satisfaction.