Maintenance Supervisor

Job Description

Come join UMH Properties, Inc. and make a difference!

UMH Properties, Inc. is a publicly traded Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:UMH) with over 50 years in the manufactured housing industry. As a company that provides high-quality affordable homes and well-cared for communities in eleven states, we know that our company is only as strong as our people. That is why we provide stable and long lasting careers, with extensive training and opportunities for growth.

We are looking for a Full-time Maintenance Supervisor for our Sandy Valley Estates. The purpose of a Maintenance Supervisor position is to provide overall community groundskeeping and maintenance as well as perform repairs as needed to all community owned homes and lots. Maintenance employees must uphold the UMH standards for professionalism, quality and safety in all work performed.

Maintenance Supervisor Job Description

Job Purpose:

The purpose of a Maintenance Supervisor position is to provide overall community groundskeeping and maintenance as well as perform repairs as needed to all community owned homes and lots. Maintenance employees must uphold the UMH standards for professionalism, quality and safety in all work performed.

• Oversees maintenance team, which may include seasonal grounds and lawn care staff.
• Acts as the lead on assigned projects; coordinates with Community Manager to organize and assign tasks to the maintenance and seasonal staff.
• Manages projects assigned by Regionals and Community Manager;
  Meets with subcontractors and coordinates/delegates tasks among UMH staff and outside vendors.
• Trains and coaches staff in maintenance and seasonal positions.

Job Duties:

• Drive UMH vehicles through the community on a daily basis to inspect all common areas.
• Record violations observed during daily inspections
• Repair and maintain community-owned homes and lots.
• Maintain community grounds including but not limited to mowing lawns, removing leaves and debris, plowing snow.
• Ensure that all company vehicles and equipment are maintained and serviced regularly.
• In communities where this is required:
  Take daily readings from the water plant and inspect the pump stations, well-houses and treatment plants.
• Keep a log of all work performed in the community
• Complete periodic training to safely work with hazardous chemicals. Be familiar with and comply with the Company’s Hazard Communication Program
• Use and move heavy equipment.
• Safely operate a variety of power tools and hand tools
• Follow lockout procedures of energy isolating devices whenever maintenance or servicing is done on machines or equipment.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with coworkers, managers and community residents.
• The position includes all other responsibilities that may be necessary to fulfill the duties associated with the position or as may be assigned.

• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record
• Safely operate either your personal vehicle for business purposes or a UMH vehicle
• A broad range of experience in home repairs, general plumbing, grounds maintenance and the operation of heavy equipment.
• Snow plow experience
• Ability to prioritize safety in all job duties and attend periodic safety trainings assigned by UMH Properties
• Time management skills

• Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently to complete job duties

Physical requirements of the job:

• Stand for the majority of the workday.
• Frequently lift objects over 20 pounds during the workday.
• Occasionally kneel and crawl as required to perform certain maintenance duties such as working under homes.
• Use of power tools and hand tools
• Use of heavy equipment and moving heavy equipment

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