Maintenance Supervisor

McKinley is seeking an experienced and hands‑on Maintenance Supervisor to oversee one of our apartment communities in Ypsilanti, MI.

The Maintenance Supervisor provides hands‑on leadership while overseeing daily maintenance operations, safety compliance, budgeting, vendor coordination, and team development. Success in this role means maintaining beautiful and efficient communities while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and exceptional customer service.

Title:Maintenance Supervisor
Location:Ypsilanti, MI (In-Person)
Compensation:$68,000-$73,000 annually plus bonus potential

The Maintenance Supervisor directs and coordinates on‑site maintenance staff and vendors to maintain the physical integrity of assigned communities. This position plays a key leadership role in budgeting, safety compliance, preventative maintenance, staff development, and resident satisfaction.

This is a working supervisor role and includes on‑call and snow removal responsibilities.

• Ensure all physical aspects of the property meet company standards, applicable laws, housing codes, and OSHA safety requirements.
• Oversee maintenance and repairs including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, appliances, pool operations, exterior structures, and more.
• Perform walk‑through inspections of vacant and occupied units to assess repairs, damages, and chargebacks.
• Prepare vacant units for market‑ready condition.
• Maintain exterior lighting, preventative maintenance programs, lock repairs, caulking, and other general maintenance tasks.
• Maintain required documentation including MSDS logs, HVAC recovery logs, emergency procedures, injury reports, and maintenance records.

• Supervise, direct, and develop a team of maintenance staff members.
• Interview, hire, train, evaluate, reward, and discipline employees in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Plan, assign, and schedule work orders efficiently.
• Analyze workflow, estimate labor hours, and adjust procedures to meet production schedules.
• Provide after-hours and emergency on‑call coverage.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance.

• Monitor monthly maintenance budgets and control expenditures.
• Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies; evaluate vendors and pricing.
• Establish and manage inventory control systems.

• Respond promptly and professionally to resident service requests.
• Document all resident interactions.
• Maintain knowledge of Equal Housing Opportunity laws.
• Ensure full compliance with workplace safety standards and procedures.

• Minimum 7 years of related maintenance experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.

• Holds an HVAC certification
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, manuals, and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Solid mathematical skills including calculations related to budgeting, measurements, and material estimates.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Regularly works outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Exposure to mechanical parts, electrical systems, chemicals, and moderate noise levels.
• Physical on‑site attendance required for scheduled shifts.

• Leadership opportunity within a growing residential portfolio
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on community quality and resident satisfaction

If you are a safety‑focused, detail‑oriented leader ready to take ownership of maintenance operations, we encourage you to apply today.

Apply now and help us maintain communities our residents are proud to call home.