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Maintenance Supervisor

Maintenance Supervisor

University PartnersConnection at Lawrence, Lawrence, KS, US
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JOB PURPOSE :

  • The Maintenance Supervisor has primary responsibility for the physical integrity of each community and proper maintenance and oversight.
  • The majority of a Maintenance Supervisor’s time is involved in the scheduling of work orders, the preparation of new apartments for occupancy, and completion of on-going maintenance projects on each community.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

  • Will always include those specifically assigned by the Community Manager.
  • Providing excellent service to residents, guests, employees and contractors.
  • Overseeing the maintenance staff for the community.
  • Providing training to all maintenance staff members to be able to fill-in as necessary.
  • Scheduling work orders.
  • Maintaining the community effectively while following budget guidelines.
  • Overseeing the completion of routine service requests within 24 hours.
  • Completing service request records and informing the Community Manager of any resident maintenance issues.
  • Developing maintenance and cleaning schedule for all areas of the community including common areas, amenities, breezeways, parking lots and entrance areas.
  • Keeping maintenance shop in an organized and clean condition.
  • Purchasing all maintenance supplies in accordance with budget guidelines.
  • Adhering to all government policies including OSHA and EPA guidelines.
  • Reviewing work with all outside contractors prior to completion.
  • Maintaining operations and response plans for issues such as asbestos lead and mold.
  • Specific Responsibilities :

  • Daily / Weekly
  • Daily Community Manager Meetings : Meet with Community Manager at beginning and end of each day to review maintenance issues and make-ready status.
  • Communicate all maintenance concerns and plans of corrective action.
  • On at least a weekly basis, discuss status of maintenance budget.

  • Common Area Inspection :
  • Walk Common areas daily, before 10 am.
  • Grounds Inspection : On peak days (i.e.
  • Mondays), ensure that all areas of property are inspected by entire maintenance staff.
  • Segment out the property for trash pick-up.

  • Maintenance Staff Meeting :
  • Enforce uniform standard and nametags.
  • Schedule / organize technicians and groundskeeper.
  • Review cleanliness of shop and supplies status (Daily).

  • Schedule :
  • Ensure maintenance coverage during all operating hours.
  • Make-Ready Preparation : Get make-ready report on a daily basis, schedule turns accordingly.
  • Ensure vendor locks are installed (if utilized).

  • Make-Ready Board :
  • Update make-ready board and make-ready schedule in the CSR. (Daily)
  • Workorders : Schedule workorders and complete workorders as necessary.
  • Ensure 24-hour response policy. (Daily)

  • Move-Outs :
  • After Community Manager inspection, walk all move-outs prior to make-ready to determine whether touch ups can be done or full paint is needed. (daily / as needed)
  • Key Log : Check key log daily.
  • Ensure all keys are accounted for at end of day.
  • If office is open late, ensure office staff knows to check prior to close.

  • On Call :
  • Provide on call coverage during non business hours.
  • On larger properties, schedule maintenance on call amongst maintenance staff.
  • Ensure all weekends are covered appropriately.

  • Breezeway Cleanliness :
  • Enforce trash standards on property.
  • Put out trash notices. (Daily)

  • Logs :
  • Maintain MSDS / OSHA / EPA logs in shop and office (Daily).
  • Keep office staff and maintenance staff informed at weekly meetings of changes in MSDS sheets.

  • Community Service Register (CSR) :
  • Ensure CSR is updated and properly utilized for maintenance functions.
  • Maintain Preventative Maintenance Schedules as detailed in CSR.

  • Irrigation :
  • Check on a weekly basis.
  • Refer to preventative service schedule within CSR.

  • Trash compactor oversight :
  • Ensure coverage on weekends or in supervisor’s absence. (Weekly)
  • Overtime Review : Enforce overtime policy.
  • Ensure no overtime during week if possible.
  • Communicate overtime status every Monday to Community Manager. (Weekly)

  • Maintenance Inventory :
  • Check inventory on a weekly basis.
  • Order supplies as needed.
  • Utilize approved vendors (i.e.
  • Century Supply) where possible and minimize retail purchases (i.e.
  • Ace and Home Depot).

  • Common Areas :
  • Ensure maintenance of common areas on weekends and Saturday afternoon cleans. (Weekly)
  • Pool maintenance : Ensure weekly maintenance and coverage on weekends during season.
  • Monthly

  • Car Check :
  • Walk entire property for car check on a monthly basis.
  • Delegate car check to maintenance staff on a weekly basis.
  • Communicate issues to Community Manager for follow-up.

  • Inspections :
  • Perform all required inspections as detailed in the CSR.
  • Inspect all breezeways monthly.

  • Landscaping :
  • Perform a monthly, scheduled walk with landscaping contractor to review all landscaping.
  • Walk irrigation with contractor.

  • Monthly Inspection :
  • Walk property with Community Manager and review monthly inspection checklist.
  • Inspect for liability issues, even if they are not on checklist.
  • Be prepared to present an updated CSR for review.
  • Advise Community Manager of any cost saving and efficiency ideas.

  • Monthly Safety / Training Meeting :
  • Conduct a monthly safety meeting to keep all personnel informed of safety regulations and changes.
  • Include training topics to ensure that all staff members can fulfill their responsibilities and are able to move up in the organization over time.
  • Utilize meeting to ask about problems and get feedback on better ways of doing things and improved cost control.

  • Calendar :
  • Develop calendar for breezeway cleans and other non-daily tasks.
  • Use Community Service Schedule in CSR for guidance.

  • Make-Ready :
  • Review make-ready condition with contractors on an ongoing basis.
  • Quarterly / Ongoing

  • Quarterly Unit Inspections :
  • Oversee the change out of filters on a quarterly basis and inspect units for mold and other problems during filter installs.
  • Place notice in each unit reiterating community policies regarding trash, recycling and proper HVAC operation (standard letter).

  • Training :
  • Ensure that Maintenance Staff has proper training and certifications.
  • Alert Community Manager to training needs so that classes may be scheduled.

  • ADA :
  • Be up to date on ADA policies.
  • Advise Community Manager on issues.

  • Warranties :
  • Where applicable, keep a log of warranty dates for major appliances and HVAC.
  • Ensure equipment is inspected prior to the end of the warranty period.

  • Emergency Vendor List :
  • Maintain an on-call list for critical, time sensitive, vendor functions : gates, outside plumbing lines, major electrical, tree removal, and mold remediation.
  • Equipment Inventory : Keep an accurate inventory of all equipment.
  • Verify inventory at least monthly and provide a list of equipment to the Community Manager on a quarterly basis.
  • Advise Community Manager of any needed equipment prior to order being placed.
  • Move-Out / Move-In

  • Unit Inspection Pre-Move Out :
  • Start the unit inspection at least 90 days prior to move-in and walk all units.
  • This inspection can be a part of the quarterly maintenance inspection.

  • Vendor Coordination :
  • Coordinate all vendors during process and ensure that vendors stay on schedule.
  • Move-In Status Review : Meet with Community Manager within 15 days of move-in to review the move-in inspection forms.
  • Ensure that all issues are addressed through follow-up maintenance.

  • Unit Inspection Post-Move In :
  • As part of the quarterly maintenance review, coordinate the walk all units within 90 days of move-in.
  • Annually

  • Budget :
  • Keep a log of required, upcoming capital projects.
  • As part of the budget process, review capital needs with the Community Manager and compile a required projects list.
  • QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Working knowledge of electric, plumbing, HVAC and basic construction.
  • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
  • Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
  • Ability to solve practical problems and has the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
  • Ability to read and understand operating statements and budgets.
  • Professional demeanor resulting from previous maintenance experience
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Good communication and listening skills
  • Able to lead, manage and train others
  • Able to be an effective team player and interact well with others
  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Patient, even-tempered and works well under pressure
  • Effective time management skills
  • Able to maintain confidentiality
  • Able to follow directions from a supervisor
  • Able to understand and follow posted work rules and procedures
  • Able to accept constructive criticism
  • Must have own tools
  • Able to climb and work from ladders and the ability to lift and carry heavy loads
  • Able to work weekends or overtime as job requires EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
  • Associate degree (A.
  • A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one to two years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 2 to 3 years hands-on general maintenance experience.
  • 2 to 3 years hands-on experience in the installation, maintenance, trouble shooting, and repair of building mechanical systems, including HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems.
  • Must have basic computer skills necessary to enter and retrieve data from a computer and to program access gates and systems via the computer.
  • OTHER AND / OR PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :

  • None CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :
  • Must be HVAC certified.
  • BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY :

  • Check (□) all appropriate functions that apply to this job. □ Develop the budget and / or make recommendations that affect the allocation of funds.
  • X Administer the budget and / or make expenditure decisions once the budget has been approved.
  • X Monitor the budget and / or track the budget once it has been adopted.
  • X Coordinate the budget and / or participate in the data collection and organization of budget materials.
  • JOB PERFORMANCE AND SUCCESS FACTOR REQUIREMENTS :

  • (These are the quantitative and qualitative measures that this role will be evaluated and held accountable for).
  • Business Management & Organizational Development – 16.67% □ Accountability – 20% □ Adaptability – 20% □ Alignment & Creating Synergy – 20% □ Hierarchal Relationships – 20% □ Setting Standards & Company Advocacy – 20% Cooperation, Influence, Teamwork & Business Relationships – 16.67% □Collaboration & Teamwork – 20% □ Cooperation – 20% □ Customer Service – 20% □ Influence – 20% □ Internal / External Relationships – 20% Decision Making / Initiative – 16.67% □ Analytical & Problem Solving – 14.29% □ Decisive – 14.29% □ Practical Judgment – 14.29% □ Action-Oriented – 14.29% □ Confidence & Risk Taking – 14.29% □ Effort & Self Development – 14.29% □ Creativity & Originality – 14.29% Staff Management & Development – 16.67% □ Acknowledgement & Compassion – 16.67% □ Associate Development – 16.67% □ Delegation – 16.67% □ Effective Recruiting and Retention – 16.67% □ Managing Diversity - 16.67% □ Performance Management & Review – 16.67% Job Knowledge and / or Job Specific Skills – 16.67% □ Job Knowledge – 20% □ Reporting – 20% □ Multi-Tasking – 20% □ Work Quality– 20% □ Work Quantity – 20% Professional / Technical / Communication Skills – 16.67% □ Ethics & Values – 14.29% □ Integrity – 14.29% □ Perseverance& Determination – 14.29% □ Reliability & Punctuality – 14.29% □ Time Management – 14.29% □ Approachability & Composure – 14.29% □ Verbal & Written Communication – 14.29% WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

  • Check (□) one or more of the following that best describes the environment and types of exposures of the job : X Office environment X Outdoors environment X Mechanical facility X Changing weather conditions X Toxic or caustic chemicals X Odors or fumes X Electrical current X Loud machine / Equipment noise X Above ground level X Confining spaces Physical Demands : Check all that apply.
  • Over 2 / 3 Time Between 1 / 3 and 2 / 3 Under 1 / 3 Walking X Sitting X Standing X Climb or balance X Lifting under 10 lbs.
  • X Lifting over 10 lbs.
  • X Reach with hands & arms X Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl X Talk or hear X Travel Outside the area X SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY :

  • Does this job have supervisory responsibilities? ___X__Yes _____No Are there subordinate supervisors reporting to this job? _____Yes __X___No Total employees directly and indirectly supervised by this position : □ None X 1 to 10 □ 11 to 25 □ 26 to 50 □ 51 to 100 □ Other Check (□) one or more of the following for which you are the decision-maker, including decisions that also must be approved by the next level of management.
  • X Hire / fire X Approve time off X Discipline X Approve work and work product of others X Promote X Set department policies X Interview job applicants X Assign / delegate work to others X Formally train others X Demotion decisions X Give instructions to others X Evaluate the work of other Powered by JazzHR
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