Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor | Apartment Community

Location:
Middletown, CT

Salary: $25–$28 per hour ($52,000–$58,240 annually), plus eligibility for quarterly performance bonuses up to $500 and shared monthly renewal bonuses of $50 per renewal.

I’m recruiting for a hands‑on Maintenance Supervisor to oversee maintenance at a 212‑unit apartment community. This is a working supervisor role: you’ll lead one Maintenance Technician while staying involved in repairs, resident service, turns and the overall condition of the property.

What you’ll do

• Lead, mentor, schedule and support one Maintenance Technician; delegate work orders and inspect completed work.
• Maintain the appearance, safety, condition and functionality of the community’s buildings and grounds.
• Complete routine and emergency work orders, participate in on‑call coverage, and ensure maintenance support is available for emergencies.
• Diagnose and complete HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance and pool‑related repairs.
• Coordinate apartment turns and make‑readies, ensuring repairs and services are completed correctly and on schedule.
• Maintain accurate records for preventative maintenance, service requests, expenditures, make‑readies and works in progress.
• Keep the maintenance shop, tools, spare parts and materials organised, stocked and ready for common repairs.
• Work with vendors and contractors, obtain bids where needed, and oversee external services.
• Use maintenance‑management systems on a computer and iPad to update and close work orders.
• Maintain OSHA and safety standards, identify and correct hazards promptly, and lead regular safety conversations with the maintenance team.
• Communicate professionally with residents, prospective residents, vendors and colleagues, delivering a responsive and positive service experience.

What you’ll need

• At least three years’ property‑maintenance experience or relevant equivalent experience.
• Previous experience leading or supervising maintenance staff.
• Strong practical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, general repairs and safe use of hand and power tools.
• Valid driver’s licence and a high‑school diploma or equivalent.
• Comfort using computers and maintenance software.
• Knowledge of relevant EPA and OSHA requirements; CPO and EPA/Universal Refrigerant certifications, including R410A, are preferred.
• Ability to work on site five days a week, with flexibility for weekends, holidays, overtime and on‑call coverage.
• Ability to walk the property, climb stairs, bend, kneel, lift and carry supplies up to 50 lbs.
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Employer‑paid life and AD&D insurance
• Short‑and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Paid holidays and 3+ weeks of paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per year
• Four weeks of paid parental leave
• Employee assistance, pet insurance, legal/ and additional voluntary benefits