What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Superintendent position at Walden Pond Apartments?
This role is designed for a proven operator who can take ownership of maintenance performance, implement structure, and uphold high standards across both physical operations and resident experience.
You will be trusted to lead, problem-solve, and execute without micromanagement.
What You’ll Be Responsible Fo
- rLead all day-to-day maintenance operations across a fully occupied residential communit
- yTake a hands-on role in diagnosing and resolving complex maintenance issue
- sManage and prioritise work orders and ticket flow, ensuring requests are addressed promptly, thoroughly, and professionall
- yMaintain clear, consistent documentation and communication across all service activit
- yOversee and actively participate in apartment turnovers, ensuring speed, quality, and consistenc
- yEstablish and maintain preventative maintenance systems and inspection routine
- sCoordinate vendors and hold them accountable for quality, safety, and timely completio
- nMaintain organisation and control of tools, equipment, and inventor
- yIdentify operational gaps proactively and implement solutions independentl
- yServe as a visible and professional point of contact for residents when neede
- dEnsure all resident interactions reflect a high standard of service, respect, and accountabilit
- yHandle service issues with a problem-solving mindset, maintaining composure in a live residential environmen
t
Team & Environme
ntYou will lead a lean, efficient team, which may includ
- e:Work order/ticket coordinat
- orLabourer/maintenance suppo
rtThis role requires someone comfortable wearing multiple hats, working in the field daily while maintaining oversight of operational systems and communication flo
w.
What We’re Looking
- For10 years of experience in multifamily maintenance, construction, or building operati
- onsStrong, hands-on expertise
- in:Plumb
- ingCarpen
- tryGeneral building systems and repa
- irsDemonstrated experience managing work order systems and service request workfl
- owsProven ability to communicate effectively with both residents and internal te
- amsAbility to prioritise, troubleshoot, and execute independently in a fast-paced, occupied environm
ent
Who You
- AreYou take ownership and stay ahead of prob
- lemsYou are structured and organised, especially in managing tickets and follow-thr
- oughYou maintain clear, professional communication, even under pres
- sureYou lead by example and are comfortable working in the field alongside your
- teamYou hold high standards for workmanship and service qua
lity
What Success Looks Like (First 90
- Days)Work order backlog stabilised; response and resolution times imp
- rovedClear structure implemented around ticket tracking, communication, and foll
- ow-upTurnover process becomes more efficient, consistent, and quality-d
- rivenResident service experience becomes more predictable, professional, and well-communi
- catedPreventative maintenance gaps identified and addr
essedWhy This Role Stand
s OutThis is an opportunity for an experienced superintendent who w
- ants:Real responsibility and aut
- onomyA role where both operational performance and resident experience are equally v
- aluedThe ability to implement structure and make a measurable impact in a lean oper
Salary : $80,000 - $120,000