Maintenance Superintendent

$33,280 - $33,280/Yr

The Michaels Organization - Yazoo City, MS

Full-time - Entry Level

Yazoo City, MS

Real Estate

About the position

The Maintenance Superintendent plays a crucial role in ensuring the overall maintenance and functionality of one or more residential sites under the guidance of the Community Manager or Maintenance Manager. This position is not just about fixing things; it encompasses a wide range of responsibilities that contribute to the comfort and safety of residents. The Maintenance Superintendent is expected to participate actively in all maintenance projects, which includes conducting periodic inspections of all units, buildings, and common areas. This role requires performing repairs and providing janitorial assistance as needed, ensuring that all maintenance tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. In addition to hands-on maintenance work, the Maintenance Superintendent is responsible for scheduling work order requests and adhering to maintenance priorities. This involves coordinating activities with maintenance-related contractors, which may include negotiating contracts and defining the scope of work. The Superintendent must also manage stock control and the utilization of maintenance materials, as well as train maintenance technicians and coworkers to ensure a high standard of service. Record-keeping is another critical aspect of this role. The Maintenance Superintendent must maintain accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, work orders, apartment refurbishing, annual inspections, and inventories. This includes having a thorough understanding of contracts and suppliers, their services, and goods. The Superintendent will assist the Community Manager or Maintenance Manager in scheduling annual apartment inspections and during move-in and move-out inspections, ensuring that all procedures are followed correctly. The role also involves performing detailed maintenance procedures, which include light electrical repairs, plumbing work, carpentry, painting, and custodial tasks. The Maintenance Superintendent must ensure that all storage areas and entrances are secure and that adequate lighting is maintained. Adherence to building codes and safety standards is paramount, as is the ability to interact effectively and professionally with residents, contractors, and the property management team. The position may also require participation in an on-call schedule for evening, weekend, holiday, and emergency coverage, making flexibility and readiness essential traits for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Participate in all maintenance projects, including inspecting all units, buildings, and common areas.
• Schedule work order requests, adhering to maintenance priorities.
• Coordinate maintenance-related contractor activities, including negotiating contracts and scope of work.
• Manage stock control and utilization of maintenance materials, and train maintenance technicians and coworkers.
• Keep accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, work orders, apartment refurbishing, annual inspections, and inventories.
• Assist the Community Manager or Maintenance Manager in scheduling annual apartment inspections and during apartment move-in and move-out inspections.
• Perform light electrical repairs on appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc.
• Perform light plumbing work, such as clearing stoppages and replacing fittings.
• Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies, locks.
• Perform carpentry work, such as fitting doors, freeing windows, and building shelves.
• Conduct painting tasks, including interior and exterior work.
• Assist in custodial work in common areas, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and cleaning windows.
• Repair concrete, masonry, roof, and fencing when required.
• Assist exterminators when required.
• Participate in an on-call schedule for evening, weekend, holiday, and emergency coverage.
• Ensure storage areas and entrances are locked and adequately lit.
• Adhere to and stay current on all applicable building codes and safety standards.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on manufacturers' recommendations.
• Ensure effective, timely, and professional interactions with residents, contractors, and the property management team.

Requirements

• 3 or more years of full-time maintenance experience or experience in a related field.
• Residential property maintenance experience preferred.
• Formal training or experience in carpentry, light plumbing work, light electrical work, painting, refurbishing, and cleaning, air-conditioning.
• Willingness to assist with and work in areas other than strictly repair maintenance, such as janitorial, custodial, gardening, and painting.
• Boiler license, when required by property facilities.
• Familiarity with contract work hours and OSHA Standards is required.
• High School degree or equivalent trade-related courses required.
• Any college or advanced technical training is preferred.
• Any specific certifications required by the property.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with HVAC systems and repairs.
• Knowledge of landscaping and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to operate maintenance equipment and tools effectively.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and prescription coverage.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Team-oriented work environment.