Maintenance Supervisor

$57,472 - $66,341

nashville, tn mdha serves nashville and davidson county. The mission of mdha is to create quality affordable housing opportunities, support neighborhoods, strengthen communities, and help build a greater nashville.

position open: may 27, 2026

position close: until filled

job announcement

position: maintenance supervisor

$57,472 - $66,341

under the direct supervision of the area portfolio maintenance manager is responsible for supervising and managing the overall maintenance operation of a public housing development.

• schedules work order requests according to maintenance priorities and procedures; documents and keeps accurate records of work performed in apartments, building exteriors and grounds
• insures the curb appeal and safety of the property each day
• schedules and supervises the work assignment of the maintenance staff and contractors and ensures completion of work performed
• performs general maintenance duties including but not limited to electrical repair, plumbing repair, carpentry, pest control, painting, grounds care, replacement and/or repair of fixtures, appliances, flooring, locks, and systems
• schedules and assures preventative maintenance has been performed on all apartments

• hires and trains maintenance staff and ensures work performance meets required standards
• conducts periodic safety meetings with maintenance staff
• supervises the maintenance staff in compliance with the agency personnel policies
• ensures maintenance staff maintains a professional appearance and attitude at all times

• assists property manager in procurement purchases and vendor information; insures efficient and timely processing of all required administrative forms, reports, and related information
• insures prompt preparation of vacant units for occupancy
• assists property manager in development of a property maintenance plan and capital fund spending
• performs quality control inspection of work performed in units
• plans and coordinates inspections and the repair of units for “high performance” on the property phas
• reviews apartment maintenance charges and ensures appropriate charges are processed
• assists property manager in communications with residents; other duties as assigned
• assists property manager with move-ins, move-outs, evictions, and annual inspections

• answers telephone calls and handle residents’ complaints and requests in a courteous manner
• insures just-in-time inventory of equipment and service with cost-effective buying in compliance with the agency procurement policies
• ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• schedules and participates in emergency scheduling for evenings, weekends and holiday calls
• prepares fiscal and management reports
• schedules the operations of asset support staff
• insures the maintenance of property vehicles and equipment
• approves all maintenance purchases and processes according to fiscal policies

• interpersonal skills

knowledge of tools, materials, methods and practices used in the maintenance and repair of buildings and structures; knowledge of building systems and operations; detail oriented and ability to handle multiple tasks; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to perform skilled work in hvac, plumbing, carpentry, painting, masonry, appliance repair and electrical systems; knowledge of pest control; ability to communicate verbally and in writing;

willingness, mental and physical ability to perform the duties involved in this classification.

knowledge of the principles and practices of public housing and federal, state and…