Maintenance Mechanic Lead​/Supervisor (MMLS

Maintenance Supervisor

The Maintenance Supervisor is a critical leadership position responsible for overseeing and managing the overall operations of the maintenance team across all Sarasota Housing Authority (SHA) locations. This role requires a highly skilled professional with proven management experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory capacity, strong leadership qualities, and exceptional customer service skills. The Maintenance Supervisor ensures that all maintenance activities are conducted efficiently and effectively while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

This position requires strong organizational skills, the ability to communicate clearly with staff and residents, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative and productive work environment. Participate in the hiring process by interviewing candidates for maintenance positions and making hiring recommendations.

This position requires a valid Florida driver's license, the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening, able to lift up to 50 pounds, be able to drive a pickup truck or van, and be insurable under the agency's auto insurance policy.

• Lead by example to create a positive work environment that emphasizes respect, teamwork, and service excellence.
• Provide excellent customer service by responding promptly and professionally to resident concerns and maintenance requests.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and supervisory skills by managing team performance, setting clear goals, and ensuring accountability.
• Knowledge of the SHA policies and procedures
• Knowledge of the physical layout of the property sites
• Knowledge of building and grounds maintenance including standard practices, methods, tools, and materials of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, painting, carpentry, renovations and grounds keeping.
• Knowledge of HUD regulations regarding housing quality standards and other maintenance related standards.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of management and supervision
• Knowledge of safety rules, including accident causation and prevention
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and appropriate safety precautions
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, residents, contractors, and the general public
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to use maintenance hand and power tools for building and grounds maintenance
• Ability to prepare recommendations and reports as required
• Ability to read, understand and work from sketches and blueprints
• Ability to maintain records in an orderly fashion
• Ability to supervise a comprehensive maintenance program for a public housing site
• Ability to analyze information from inspections in order to determine the maintenance needs and the quality of maintenance services provided
• Ability to develop plans and procedures for efficient and timely completion of work

• Lead, supervise, and mentor the maintenance team to ensure timely and effective completion of maintenance tasks and projects at all SHA locations.
• Oversee maintenance operations across multiple sites, ensuring consistency, safety, and quality standards are upheld.
• Implement and manage preventive maintenance programs to maximize equipment performance and facility functionality across SHA properties.
• Perform and oversee complex maintenance tasks, including carpentry, plumbing, appliance installation/repair, painting, renovations, and HVAC system maintenance.
• Coordinate with property managers and staff to prioritize and schedule maintenance requests efficiently across all locations.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and organizational standards in all maintenance operations.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, including work orders, inspections, and equipment logs for all properties.
• Manage inventory of tools, supplies, and replacement parts to support uninterrupted maintenance operations at all sites.
• Provide regular feedback and training to team members to promote professional growth and skill development.
• Contribute to the strategic planning of…