Maintenance Superintendent

Overview

The Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate offering full-service capabilities in development, property management, construction, and investment. At Michaels, our teammates strive to fulfill our promise of creating communities that lift lives – ones that jumpstart housing, education, civic engagement, and neighborhood prosperity. With this passion at the forefront of our business, Michaels teammates can be proud to be a part of the extraordinary, every day.

The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible, under the direction of the Community Manager, for the overall maintenance, including mechanical maintenance and physical appearance, of one or more sites.

Responsibilities

1. Participate in all maintenance projects, including periodic inspection of all units, buildings and common areas. Perform repairs and janitorial assistance as needed, as well as specific maintenance as detailed below.

2. Schedule and assign work order requests, adhering to maintenance priorities.

3. Obtain bids for work and/or services. Coordinate maintenance related contractor activities, including contract negotiations and scope of work. Have full knowledge regarding contracts, suppliers, their goods and services.

4. Maintain inventory of tools, equipment and supplies. Adherence to monthly, quarterly, and annual budget perimeters for purchasing in necessary supplies.

5. Maintain accurate records for all required logs, preventive maintenance, warranties, inspection, inventories and work orders.

6. Perform essential maintenance functions including but not limited to: light electrical repairs (appliances, fixtures, outlets, circuits, etc.), light plumbing work (clearing stoppages, replacing fittings, etc), light carpentry work (fitting doors, freeing windows, etc.), interior and exterior painting, and rekeying locks. Assist in custodial work including but not limited to pressure washing, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, cleaning windows, etc. Repair concrete, masonry, roof and fencing when required. Assist exterminator when required.

7. Have knowledge of all property water and gas meter cut offs, all apartment and fixture cut offs, and sewer clean outs, and post map of same. Operate within OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures at all times.

8. Adhere to and stay current on all applicable building codes.

9. Performed scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.

10. Ensure effective, timely and professional interactions with residents contractors and property management team on all maintenance services provided.

11. Participate in on-call schedule for evening, weekend, holiday and emergency coverage. Must respond in a timely manner to all after hours and emergency calls.

12. Work in conjunction with the Community Manager to plan for, and successfully execute unit turnover to prepare all vacant bedrooms and units for new move ins during a condensed time period.

13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands of Job:  

Activity

Seldom/Never

Occasionally

Moderate

Extensive

X

Standing

X

Walking

X

Sitting

X

Lifting- up to 30 Lbs.

X

Carrying- up to 30 Lbs

X

Pushing- up to 30 Lbs.

X

Pulling- up to 30 Lbs

X

Twisting

X

Climbing (Stairs)

X

Climbing (Ladders)

X

Stooping

X

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

Crawling

X

Driving Cars/Trucks/Equipment

X

Computer Work

 

X 

Qualifications

Required Experience: - 3 or more year’s full-time maintenance experience.- Residential property management experience preferred.- Formal training or experience in the following areas: carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical, painting, and refurbishing/cleaning air conditioning units.- Willingness to assist with and work in areas other than strictly repair maintenance, such as janitorial, custodial, landscaping, painting, etc.- Boiler license where required.- Familiarity with OSHA Standards is required.- Minimum of 2 year’s supervisory

Required Education/Training: - High school diploma or equivalent.- Any college or advanced technical training is preferred.- Current HVAC certification is required.- Current CPO (Certified Pool Operator) is preferred. Ability to obtain CPO if not already in possession is required.

Required Skills and Abilities: - Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.- Mechanical/trade skills and abilities listed in required experience.- Ability to work with co-workers and residents professionally in a demanding environment.- Must have ability to work safely and follow safety directives.- Ability to use a personal computer.- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate instructions clearly and accurately to subordinate personnel. - Ability to communicate in English clearly with other orally and in writing.

Working Conditions: 

- Inside apartment unit conditions will vary from clean to extremely dirty. - Duties may require contact with human and/or animal waste. Proper safety precautions must be taken.- Will be exposed to cleaning solvents, paint fumes, dust, sharp objects and live electrical wiring.- Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, holiday and on call hours when required.- Work environment includes indoors and outdoors, with temperature ranges from extreme cold to extreme hot.

Salary Range Information:

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the targeted base salary for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Rewards & Benefits:

We know Michaels’ promise of lifting lives starts with our teammates, so making sure every single teammate is happy, healthy, and set up for a successful future is important to us.  As part of our team, you will enjoy a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, prescription, etc., generous paid time off, a 401 (k) plan with a company match, and so much more.  We believe in education – and in taking care of our own – so as an added incentive your children will be able to apply for the Michaels Employee Scholarship Program. 

• Help make the world a better place in a team-oriented environment.
• Grow with our organization through various professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate and thrive in a company culture where all are welcome

Michaels teammates make a difference in the lives of residents, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day.  To learn more about the total rewards we offer please visit our website. 

Come join our team. You’re going to love it here!

Salary Range

$35.00-$37.00 per hour