Summer Street s -Facilities Supervisor

Join Our Team at Summer Street Apartments!

Summer Street Apartments is redefining supportive housing in New England. Opened in October 2025, this state-of-the-art community features 176 one-bedroom apartments and is the largest permanent supportive housing apartment building in New England.

Designed with innovation and sustainability at its core, the building operates as a net-zero facility powered by solar and wind energy. Residents enjoy modern, energy-efficient apartments equipped with independent HVAC systems, dedicated airflow, and individual climate controls.

As our Maintenance Supervisor, you will have the opportunity to lead maintenance operations in a cutting-edge property while helping create a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained home for residents. This is a chance to be part of a mission-driven team, work in a technologically advanced facility, and make a lasting impact on the community we serve.

If you are a skilled maintenance professional who takes pride in excellence, leadership, problem-solving, and customer service, we invite you to join us in building something exceptional.

Reports to:

Facilities Director

Purpose of Position:
Responsible for the safe maintenance, repair or replacement of properties equipment and systems to ensure quality, while supporting the policies, goals and objectives of the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advocates for the mission of the organization and upholds the agencies values.

• Initiates, implements, and manages the properties maintenance programs based on best practices in the housing industry, with an emphasis on planning/scheduling and preventive/predictive maintenance. This is a hands-on position.

• On-call 24/7 when required.

• Adhere to performance standards as documented in the Management Plan.

• Monitors the use and inventories of spare parts, maintenance supplies and equipment and reordering when necessary.

• Maintains and repairs maintenance shop equipment.

• Prepares reports, analyzes data, and makes recommendations for improving operations and solving maintenance-related problems.

• Supervises property maintenance personnel.

• Ensures that maintenance technicians are adequately trained, equipped, and motivated so that the maintenance program can be accomplished in a safe, timely, and cost-effective manner.

• Works closely and communicates regularly with the Housing Department.

• Communicates regularly with all maintenance technicians, both individually and as a group, to ensure good two-way communication.

• Conducts employee reviews based on job description to determine competency, knowledge, and contribution of the maintenance technicians.

• Assist with interviewing, hiring, and training maintenance employees, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Maintains and updates operating and training manuals for the maintenance department.

• Reviews the operation of the utility equipment and systems, to minimize unplanned downtime, solve problems in a timely manner, and to identify opportunities for improvement.

• Maintains safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures.

• Ensures city, state, and federal regulations relating to the maintenance department are always met.

• Implements programs and procedures required to ensure building cleanliness.

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Associates degree in a related technical field or certificate or diploma from trade school in a related field.

• Five years' experience in maintenance/operations, with three years' supervisory/lead tech experience.

• In-depth knowledge of electrical, boiler, painting, plumbing, carpentry, and HVAC systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Directly supervise maintenance staff.

• Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.

• Ability to work with a diverse population.

• Well organized, detail orientated, and able to prioritize work.

• Team builder – inspires and motivates others to perform their best.

• Commitment to task – can achieve results in an environment when priorities change quickly.

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