Position of Lead Maintenance 

REPORTS TO: COMMUNITY MANAGER 

The purpose of this job description is to communicate the responsibilities and duties associated with the position of SERVICE SUPERVISOR. While the following information should be considered a comprehensive description of this position, it should also be noted that some responsibilities and duties may not be specifically addressed. 

Every person is expected to perform any reasonable task or request that is consistent with fulfilling company objectives. 

It is imperative that you review these duties, skills and physical requirements closely and that you understand that by signing the Job Description Acknowledgment, you are verifying that you can perform all the duties, have the skills and possess the physical abilities that are necessary to perform the job as described. 

JOB BRIEF: The SERVICE SUPERVISOR is responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of the community at all times.  This involves insuring a safe and secure living environment for residents, visitors and staff.  It is the SERVICE SUPERVISOR'S duty to anticipate, identify and correct any and all problems involving the community and to implement procedures that will prevent such problems.  An effective program of maintenance is essential in order to: 

• Maintain a safe environment. 

• Cultivate resident satisfaction. 

• Protect the investment of the apartment property owner. 

• Conducts regularly scheduled safety meetings with entire staff; maintains and communicates HAZCOM standards.  Keeps MSDS sheets current and readily accessible.  Maintains thorough knowledge of pertinent laws and EPA and OSHA regulations governing property storage and management of hazardous materials, including solvents, flammables, caustics and refrigerants. 

• Must be aware of the condition of physical property throughout the community and immediately correct unsafe conditions; e.g., broken gates leading to the pool, broken steps, open holes, broken/burned out exterior lights. 

• Maintains accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, service requests (received and completed), expenditures, apartment make-ready status, work-in-progress, etc. 

• Schedules and performs minor and routine maintenance on all appropriate equipment on a regular basis.  Inspects and maintains all tools in excellent condition. 

• Indoctrinates and assists in development of all subordinate maintenance staff.  Instills a "safety first" attitude not only with Service Technicians but with all staff. 

• Instructs staff on proper use and guidelines for wearing safety items. 

• Position requires at least 3 years’ experience in property maintenance or equivalent field. 

  Equipment Requirement: Required to wear back support belt, wear goggles when working with specific equipment, wear masks and gloves and other safety equipment as tasks dictate. 

  Work Hours: 40 hours per week.  Weekends as circumstances warrant; on-call on a rotating basis and for emergencies. 

  Equipment/Machinery/Tools: An employee in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following tools: 

  Hand Tools Various wrenches, hammer, grips, saws, sledgehammer, snips, posthole diggers, etc. 

  Power Tools Wrenches, grinders, sanders, drills, saws, etc. 

  User-Moved Aids Wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, hoists, jacks, step ladders, full ladders, double ladders. 

   

  Mechanical Equip. Motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, electric and hand power augers, etc. 

  Measuring Devices Calipers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, testing meters, PH tests, gauges, etc.