Maintenance Supervisor

General Description

Responsible for maintenance of plumbing, electrical, grounds keeping, and apartment turnover, vendor management, apartment standards and successful management of maintenance requests in a timely manner. May be assigned a variety of other related maintenance tasks by supervisor/manager at any time, including at other Conifer sites.

• Full‑Time
• Non‑Exempt
• Monday - Friday
• 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
• On‑call requirement

• Trenton, NJ 08638

• Communication with Community Manager on Status of Make Ready Units.
• Complete minor or routine painting, plumbing, electrical wiring, carpentry and other maintenance activities using hand tools. Complete, maintain all daily, weekly, monthly tasks required.
• Emergency on‑call duties as required or assigned
• Be familiar with and use On‑Call Log book per instructions.
• Appropriately notify the Community Manager if service requests cannot be completed due to ordering parts or any other reason.
• Responsible for effective and timely punch out of vacant units.
  
  Maintain workshop and storage area in a clean, neat and orderly fashion.
• Keep Company tools, equipment and vehicles in properly maintained, good working order.
• Responsible for purchasing inventory within budgeted guidelines in coordination with the Community Manager.
• Institute and maintain preventive maintenance schedule.
• Responsible for physical maintenance and appearance of vacant units, hallways, grounds maintenance areas, office, laundry, trash areas.
• Review outside contractors for quality, cost efficiency, and timeliness. Assist in soliciting bids and obtaining bids for projects as needed.
• Maintain and supervise maintenance or contracted, vendor staff.
• Maintain Conifer Customer Service Standards at all times. Consistently maintain a professional, courteous attitude when dealing with residents, co‑workers and the general public.
• Report the need for major repairs to Community Manager.
• Report and repair emergency problems and/or environmental hazard immediately.
• Read and adhere to all Company policies/procedures and all hazardous/regulatory requirements.
• Follow all written and verbal instructions.
• Emergency on‑call duties as required or assigned.
• Snow removal duties as required or assigned.
• May be required to work overtime. All OT must be pre‑approved by Community Manager.
• Physical attendance at assigned work location during scheduled hours is essential.
• May be required to assist at other Conifer locations as needed/assigned at any time.
• Other maintenance job‑related duties as assigned.

• Minimum 5+ years prior hands‑on apartment maintenance experience desired.
• Prior painting, minor plumbing & electrical wiring skills, carpentry, dry wall, cleaning skills needed; HVAC preferred or willing to train.
• Knowledge of safety rules involving cleaning supplies, maintenance equipment, etc.
• Reliable transportation and valid drivers’ license.
• Ability to respond within 30‑minutes to on‑call emergencies on property when scheduled on a rotation basis;
• Able to assist with snow removal and grounds upkeeping when needed.
• Ability to read, fully comprehend and understand all operation manuals and all regulatory requirements to meet Conifer’s standards and remain compliant at all times.
• Able to coach, train, mentor team members; effectively handle all supervisory and performance management responsibilities.
• Prior budgeting experience needed; able to understand accounts payable, receivables to effectively maintain a positive fiscal maintenance operation at all times.
• Prior computer experience on MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) along with an affordable housing software program (Yardi, or others) needed.

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED equivalent required.
• Vocational training in building, construction, maintenance a plus.
• Certifications in environmental hazards, maintenance, building, construction desired or willing to obtain.
• OSHA knowledge required.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Collaborative, friendly to effectively handle issues as they arise.
• Demonstrated excellent written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to exercise good business professionalism and business judgment at all times.
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