Maintenance Supervisor - The LC

About the role

A full-time Maintenance Supervisor is needed for a stabilized 82-unit community with 3 retail spaces in Los Angeles, California. The role oversees and performs technical and mechanical work so that the inside and outside buildings, grounds, amenities and common areas meet the company's standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety and functionality. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 9am to 6pm, with on-call duty.

Key responsibilities

• Complete work orders from resident service requests and routine upkeep, diagnosing defects and repairing them according to policy, safety standards and code requirements.
• Oversee the make-ready process for vacant units: pre-move-out inspection, punch list, vendor and contractor scheduling, supplies and final inspection.
• Develop standards for the cleanliness and appearance of grounds, amenities, building exteriors, unit interiors, breezeways, curbs, signage, leasing office, garbage areas, parking lots and other common areas.
• Inspect the work of other service team members, contractors and vendors, and develop corrective action plans where needed.
• Maintain spare parts and maintenance material inventory and work with the Community Manager to order supplies within budget.
• Complete monthly preventative maintenance and help the Community Manager develop the budget for repairs, maintenance and capital projects.
• Support cost control by fixing rather than replacing parts and using materials efficiently.
• Run regular safety meetings, keep MSDS sheets current and stay up to date on OSHA and other safety requirements.
• Treat residents respectfully, answer questions and handle complaints and work orders with efficiency.

Required profile

• High school diploma, GED or related experience and training.
• 1-2 years of experience as a Maintenance Supervisor, with a minimum of 3-5 years of multifamily maintenance experience, preferably in a supervisory role.
• Valid driver's license to operate a golf cart on the property, if applicable.
• Ability to stand, walk or sit for long periods, work in all weather, and lift up to 25 pounds alone and 50 pounds with assistance.

Required skills

• EPA HVAC certification preferred; EPA Type I, II or Universal certification required if working on sealed HVAC systems.
• Experience with commercial boilers, elevators, fire safety systems, HVAC, plumbing and electrical repairs; additional HVAC, electrical or plumbing certifications are a plus.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, word processing, spreadsheets and databases; property management system experience preferred.
• Incumbent provides their own hand tools and must know how to use them safely.