Full-Time
Maintenance Supervisor
Posted on 9/3/2026
CRM Residential
Residential property management
Compensation Overview
$35 - $37/hr
Jersey City, NJ, USA
In Person
On-call duties and travel to and from the site may be mandatory for emergencies or after-hours work.
Category
 General Maintenance & Repair (1) |
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Required Skills
HVAC
Inventory Management
Customer Service
OSHA
Plumbing
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent education is required; 3–4 years of experience may offset the minimum educational requirement.
- Previous experience in commercial or multi-unit residential property is desirable.
- Maintain a current license or certificate and/or specialized skills in at least one building trade, including electrical, plumbing, carpentry, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, fire protection, or mechanical work.
- Effective oral and written communication skills are required.
- Ability to work scheduled hours plus any additional hours necessary to complete the job.
- Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments with changing conditions and temperatures exceeding 90 degrees at times.
- Ability to lift 55 pounds independently and support team lifting with reasonable accommodations.
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods, stoop, squat, lift, carry, push, climb, and work on ladders at varying heights.
- Ability to work with possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids.
- General understanding of Occupational Safety and Health Administration, fire prevention, life safety, and related regulations.
- Ability to follow company, local, state, and federal safety rules.
- Ability to correct unsafe conditions in a timely manner and report them immediately to management.
- Good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong customer service orientation and organizational and time-management skills.
- Required safety attire includes designated safety equipment, proper uniform, name badge, and safety-toe shoes or boots meeting applicable American National Standards Institute requirements.
Responsibilities
- Implement and closely supervise the preventive maintenance system to preserve and maintain buildings and equipment, property housekeeping, resident maintenance requests, vacancy preparation, and maintenance staffing.
- Provide continuous coverage for emergency situations and coordinate periods of absence from the property with the Community Manager.
- Inspect buildings and grounds, identify equipment or machinery deficiencies and deferred maintenance, and communicate findings to the Community Manager.
- Supervise Maintenance Technicians and other maintenance-department employees by providing direction and guidance.
- Ensure prompt and proper completion of repairs and work orders, including follow-up in the master work-order log.
- Inspect grounds and public areas regularly to verify cleanliness, upkeep, and completion of assigned duties.
- Review maintenance staff performance periodically, communicate policies and procedures, and schedule training programs as needed.
- Control, operate, and organize the maintenance shop, mechanical equipment, and project vehicle.
- Purchase supplies, small tools, and low-cost equipment with Community Manager approval using required purchase orders and competitive pricing procedures.
- Maintain inventory of maintenance-shop supplies and equipment.
- Maintain the project vehicle and monitor daily mileage.
- Appear in court on behalf of the owner when required.
- Assist the Community Manager with the annual budget and Operating and Business Plan.
- Prepare bid specifications and obtain competitive bids in accordance with the Contract Supervision Manual.
- Assist with REAC, management, annual unit, and local inspections and ensure resulting work orders are completed promptly.
- Complete incident reports within 24 hours for injuries, property damage, disturbances, and other incidents.
- Assist with orienting new residents on proper use of garbage disposals and appliances.
- Maintain control and security of apartment keys.
- Report illegal activities by residents or guests to the office.
- Complete Observation Checklists during exterminator visits and supervise extermination procedures.
- Assist with contractor bid tabulation and supervise contractors while they are on the property.
- Perform mandatory on-call duties for emergencies or after-hours work when determined by the Community Manager.
- Post maintenance service notices on residents' doors when working inside apartments.
- Complete 85% of routine maintenance requests within 48 hours.
- Perform other duties assigned and directed by management.
Desired Qualifications
- Previous experience in commercial or multi-unit residential property.
CRM Residential manages apartment communities and housing portfolios for property owners and residents. Its teams oversee leasing, maintenance, compliance, resident services, financial administration and capital planning across conventional and affordable housing. The company works at the property level while providing centralized systems and oversight suited to regulated residential operations. CRM is a third-party and portfolio property manager rather than a listings website, with performance measured through stable communities, responsive service and responsible stewardship of housing assets.
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