Maintenance Supervisor

Work Type: Full-time

Status: Non-Exempt- Hourly

Company Description: GEM Management LLC, based in Charlotte, NC has 27 years of experience in the affordable housing property management field. GEM is knowledgeable in the complexity of regulations with Rural Development, HUD, and Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Programs. GEM currently manages 10,000 units in 250 properties throughout the southeastern United States with multiple layers of programs and funding sources.

Company Statement: We make a positive difference in the world one resident at a time by utilizing local, state, and federal tax-advantaged programs to enhance communities via the acquisition, development, and management of quality affordable housing.

Description of Job: The Maintenance Supervisor will oversee the maintenance and grounds of assigned property(ies). The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for the overall curb appeal and physical condition of assigned property(ies) and coordinates needed repairs, installs, unit turns, grounds work, and needed preventative maintenance in a timely and efficient manner.

Job Duties/Skills:

• Schedule, supervise, and perform maintenance repairs throughout the property.
• Ensure unit turnover is completed on or ahead of time per company policy/procedure.
• Schedule vendors as needed to assure work is completed on time.
• Communicate regularly with management.
• Schedule, conduct, and supervise needed preventative maintenance on equipment, appliances, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, swimming pools, carpentry, dry wall, and other equipment as directed or needed.
• Ensure safety inspections are completed and logged per company policy/procedure and in line with OSHA and other agency requirements.
• Perform on-call tasks as needed.
• Participate (along with management) in hiring, interviewing, training, and performance reviews.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and customer service.
• Perform and report on all work orders on or ahead of schedule.
• Assist with bid collection, negotiation, and analysis for contracted services.
• Any other tasks as assigned by the employee’s supervisor/manager and/or in accordance with business needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience: 2 years of maintenance or handyman experience
• Physical Abilities: This position is very labor intensive with prolonged times of standing, stooping/bending, pushing/pulling, and frequent exposure to elements and chemicals. This position may to lift 100 pounds on occasion and 50 pounds frequently.
• Interpersonal Abilities: teamwork, integrity, leadership, customer service

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education: Associate’s Degree
• Certifications: EPA/CFC
• Preferred Experience: 2 years as a maintenance supervisor or team lead

Special Requirements:

• Valid Driver’s License required
• This position may have occasional travel