Avanath

MaintenanceSupervisor

$54–54k Portland, Oregon, United States Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Maintenance Supervisor at Avanath. Skills: Property maintenance, Staff leadership, Resident relations. Deliver on commitments to residents. Provide superior customer service”

What You'll Achieve.

Provide superior customer service; Ensure quality move-in; Ensure timely service; Ensure superb curb appeal; Achieve property objectives; Achieve public recognition; Extend life of community; Minimize future repairs; Ensure community compliance

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Diagnosing problems; Making repairs; Resolving challenges

Eligibility Requirements

On-call duty, Weekend work

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3 years multifamily property maintenance experience, 1 year supervisory experience, Expertise in plumbing, Expertise in HVAC, Expertise in appliance repair, Expertise in electrical, Expertise in carpentry, Valid Driver’s License, Organizational skills, Ability to handle multiple priorities, Solid interpersonal skills, Solid customer service skills, Available for on-call work, Available for weekend work

Nice to Have

HVAC certification, CPO certification

What You'll Do.

Deliver on commitments to residents

Provide superior customer service

Ensure quality move-in

Ensure timely service

Ensure superb curb appeal

Provide personal attention to residents

Oversee staff activities

Oversee vendor activities

Ensure property maintenance

Create sense of community

Create positive experience for residents

Build relationships with vendors

Build relationships with regulatory services

Build relationships with social services

Adopt collaborative approach

Resolve resident concerns

Resolve staff concerns

Seek resources from organization

Practice active listening

Demonstrate customer service skills

Treat residents with respect

Answer questions from team

Answer questions from residents

Respond sensitively to complaints

Assign work orders with efficiency

Assign work orders with urgency

Project favorable image of community

Achieve property objectives

Achieve public recognition

Ensure consistency with residents

Ensure follow-up with residents

Ensure follow-through with residents

Enforce community policies

Complete work orders from resident requests

Complete routine upkeep on community

Diagnose defect or problem cause

Make repairs according to policies

Make repairs according to procedures

Make repairs according to safety standards

Make repairs according to code requirements

Coordinate resident requests

Coordinate management requests

Coordinate work orders

Schedule resident requests

Schedule management requests

Respond to resident requests

Respond to management requests

Respond to work orders

Ensure repairs are necessary

Ensure replacements are necessary

Support cost-cutting programs

Support expense control programs

Fix rather than replace parts

Avoid waste of materials

Avoid waste of supplies

Practice correct use of tools

Practice correct use of equipment

Inspect grounds daily

Inspect building daily

Inspect community features daily

Identify hazardous property conditions

Minimize hazardous property conditions

Correct hazardous property conditions

Identify liability concerns

Minimize liability concerns

Correct liability concerns

Manage maintenance supplies inventory

Order maintenance supplies inventory

Adhere to budget guidelines

Maintain preventative maintenance program

Extend life of community

Minimize future repairs

Maintain organized maintenance shop

Maintain stocked maintenance shop

Adhere to safety standards

Adhere to OSHA guidelines

Maintain hazard communications

Promote safe work practices

Manage unit inspections

Control community keys

Maintain records of service requests

Maintain records of EPA standards

Maintain records of OSHA standards

Maintain records of preventative maintenance

Maintain records of apartment make-ready status

Maintain records of work in progress

Manage on-call emergencies

Participate in on-call emergencies

Plan for property resources

Utilize property resources economically

Utilize equipment economically

Utilize supplies economically

Obtain bids from vendors

Obtain pricing from vendors

Obtain bids from suppliers

Obtain pricing from suppliers

Obtain bids from contractors

Obtain pricing from contractors

Give direction to maintenance activities

Monitor maintenance activities

Give direction to construction activities

Monitor construction activities

Give direction to rehabilitation activities

Monitor rehabilitation activities

Ensure quality of activities

Ensure expediency of activities

Challenge team members

Achieve higher performance levels

Establish immediate goals

Communicate immediate goals

Establish long-term goals

Communicate long-term goals

Develop standards for cleanliness

Develop standards for appearance

Supervise maintenance staff

Train maintenance staff

Schedule maintenance activities

Monitor work progress of maintenance staff

Provide immediate assistance to staff

Provide instruction to staff

Provide input on employee evaluations

Conduct safety meetings

Attend safety meetings

Ensure MSDS sheets are current

Ensure MSDS sheets are accessible

Keep up-to-date on OSHA laws

Keep up-to-date on safety laws

Ensure community compliance with laws

Practice proper safety techniques

Report mechanical malfunctions

Report electrical malfunctions

Report employee injuries

Report visitor injuries

Report resident injuries

Report other safety issues

Comply with safety policies

Comply with risk-management policies

Complete required training

Report accidents promptly

Report incidents promptly

Report accidents accurately

Report incidents accurately

Follow established policies

Follow established procedures

Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements

Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

Monitor compliance with organizational standards

Ensure compliance with organizational standards

Monitor compliance with operational processes

Ensure compliance with operational processes

Report violations or infractions

Conduct business according to company policies

Conduct business according to company procedures

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Community Manager; Collaborate with staff; Collaborate with vendors; Collaborate with residents; Work with support services; Work with senior leadership; Team members; Maintenance staff

Communication Scope

Answering questions; Responding to complaints; Respectful communication

Full Job Description

Overview Avanath is proud to be named one of the top property management companies to provide affordable housing for the workforce. Cultivating the American Dream is the purpose that binds the Avanath team. At Avanath, every day is an opportunity to make a difference in someone's life. Whether it is helping residents call one of our communities’ home, providing excellence in customer service, or championing our workforce, we are committed to creating an unforgettable experience as a great place to live, work, and be. The Role: The Maintenance Supervisor is accountable for delivering on our commitments to our residents and is instrumental in helping Avanath provide superior customer service to our residents. This includes quality move-in, timely service, superb curb appeal, and personal attention to our residents and their homes. The Maintenance Supervisor works alongside the Community Manager, partnering to oversee the activities of assigned staff and vendors to ensure the maintenance of the property. The incumbent in this role must possess a high degree of professionalism and positive engagement for our residents and the workforce. An Aptitude for Connecting - Must possess a strong sense for creating a sense of community, as well as the drive to go the extra mile to create a positive experience for all residents and staff. Your success and purpose are driven by the relationships that you build within your communities, including vendor partners, regulatory, and social services partnerships. This includes adopting a collaborative approach to create consistent, favorable circumstances that foster success and effectiveness for the Organization and the communities. An Authentic Attitude - Consistently demonstrate an open and professional attitude and approach when accessing and resolving resident and staff concerns. This includes, but is not limited to, seeking resources throughout the organization via the organization's support services and senior leadership. An Approa

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