What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Supervisor position at To The Rescue?
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
About the Role
To The Rescue / PRK Williams Companies is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to lead daily maintenance operations across our properties. To The Rescue is a human services company specializing in supporting adults with disabilities; this role helps ensure our properties provide safe, functional, and well-maintained environments for the people who rely on them.
What You’ll Do
Lead and Develop the Maintenance Team: Supervise, train, and coach maintenance employees while setting clear expectations for quality, productivity, safety, and accountability.
Coordinate Daily Maintenance Operations: Schedule and prioritize work orders, assign tasks, oversee repairs, and ensure maintenance and cleaning activities are completed efficiently and on time.
Oversee Repairs and Preventive Maintenance: Conduct property inspections, troubleshoot building issues, perform preventive maintenance, and coordinate repairs to keep buildings, equipment, and systems safe and functional.
Manage Vendors and Property Projects: Coordinate outside contractors, gather bids and estimates, and support larger repairs, renovations, and construction projects in collaboration with internal teams.
Maintain Property Standards and Safety: Oversee property upkeep, inventory, tools, and equipment while ensuring maintenance activities follow company procedures, applicable safety requirements, and relevant building codes. Assist with seasonal needs, including snow removal.
Improve Maintenance Processes: Help develop preventive maintenance plans, standard operating procedures, and consistent practices across locations while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and protect property assets.
Communicate and Coordinate Across Teams: Provide project updates, collaborate with leadership and internal departments, maintain positive relationships with vendors and other stakeholders, and participate in the on-call rotation for after-hours maintenance needs.
At least 3 years of experience in building maintenance, construction, facilities maintenance, or a related trade.Previous supervisory or team leadership experience strongly preferred.
Working knowledge of general building repairs, maintenance practices, tools, and equipment.
Ability to coordinate maintenance schedules, prioritize competing requests, and oversee multiple projects.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to coordinate with vendors and internal teams.
A safety-conscious approach to maintenance work and property upkeep.
Basic computer skills, including email, spreadsheets, and maintenance tracking tools.
A valid driver's license and eligibility under company vehicle insurance requirements.
Availability to participate in an on-call rotation outside regular working hours.
Leadership opportunity: Guide a maintenance team and help establish consistent, high-quality property standards.Variety in your work: Support different properties, building needs, repairs, and improvement projects.
Hands-on impact: See the results of your work in the safety, functionality, and condition of the buildings you maintain.
Opportunity to improve operations: Help strengthen maintenance processes, preventive maintenance, and team performance.
Collaborative environment: Work with maintenance, human services, construction, and other internal teams to keep operations running smoothly.
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