Maintenance Supervisor

Description

We're looking for a Maintenance Supervisor, working in Real Estate industry in 675 Concord Avenue, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 02138, United States.

Are you the go-to problem solver for all things home-related? Do you thrive on fixing, improving, and making things work better?

If YES, we encourage you to apply! Join Wingate Management Company, an award-winning leader in real estate management, development, and investment. We’re looking for a Maintenance Supervisor in Cambridge, MA to take charge of the upkeep and enhancement of our community spaces, from rental units and common areas to grounds and parking lots.

Position Summary:

The Maintenance Supervisor maintains the physical condition of assigned property. Manages and supervises the maintenance staff and maintains relationships with other staff members, suppliers, vendors and professionals servicing the company/property. This position requires a highly diversified base of knowledge and skills needed to maintain the property to satisfy ownership and management objectives.

Main Job Responsibilities:

1. Prioritizes Service Requests.
2. Establishes daily work schedules for maintenance staff.
3. Follows up on work assignments for efficient, thorough completion.
4. Maintains record of types and frequency of service requests received.
5. Establishes emergency maintenance on-call schedule, and posts and distributes emergency telephone numbers.
6. Prepares inventory of equipment, tools and supplies.
7. Performs management approved purchases of supplies, equipment and services.
8. Provides budget information as requested.
9. Acknowledges any unusual repairs requiring special attention.
10. Develops vendor contracts and obtains competitive bids.
11. Supervises all 3rd party contracted services.
12. Looks for areas to reduce operational costs.
13. Maintains inventory.
14. Performs regular inspections of the property.
15. Notifies management of maintenance problems and recommends solutions.
16. Assists in preparation of all maintenance related records.
17. Meets with Property Manager daily to report on status of all scheduled work.
18. Assists in move-in and move-out procedures.
19. Makes recommendations for contract services and supervises contract maintenance workers.
20. Trains new maintenance staff workers.
21. Supervises timeliness and quality of work by Maintenance Technicians.
22. Conducts performance reviews of subordinates.
23. Coordinates coverage for weekends and holidays.
24. Attends training classes/maintenance meetings.
25. Establishes preventative maintenance schedule.
26. Maintains updated preventive maintenance information/smoke detector log/preventive maintenance log (i.e., location of extra parts for appliances, equipment serial numbers and service telephone numbers).
27. Knows current condition of all vacant apartments.
28. Holds regular instruction classes for maintenance staff.
29. Keeps workshop or utility room clean, orderly and safe (according to the established OSHA standards).
30. Provides role model for maintenance staff by following all company procedures and presenting an appearance appropriate for the image of the property.
31. Ensures all locks are re-keyed after a resident move out.
32. Maintains SDS book(s).
33. Maintains warranty paperwork for appliances, etc.
34. Accompanies Property Manager on walks of apartments that have given notice to vacate.
35. Ensures all make-readies are complete in a timely manner, or as directed by supervisor.
36. Ensures all service requests are responded to within 24 hours.
37. Ensures all emergency service requests are completed as soon as feasible.
38. Requires all staff to be trained in OSHA 10 guidelines, at minimum.
39. Reports all rules and regulations violations to the Property Manager.
40. Obtains thorough knowledge of power, water and gas turnoffs, clean-out traps, fire extinguishers and fire hydrants.
41. Assists in all aspects of the property's maintenance including but not limited to: grounds, custodial, preventive, corrective, deferred and emergency maintenance.
42. Maintains exterior and public lighting.
43. Repairs non-structural wear and damage to buildings.
44. Cares for lawn, plants, shrubs and flowers.
45. Cleans parking areas, sidewalks, alleyways, hallways and common areas.
46. Prepares vacant apartments.
47. Paints.
48. Services appliances, equipment, plumbing, and minor electrical repairs, etc.
49. Picks up trash on property and removes pet waste.
50. Cleans garbage area.