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Maintenance Supervisor - Lincoln Park Apartments

Sherman Associates

The Role

Overview

Oversee maintenance, repairs, and turnover for a 50‑unit affordable apartment complex.

Key Responsibilities

  • boiler maintenance
  • preventive maintenance
  • hvac repair
  • vendor management
  • unit turnover
  • safety compliance

Tasks

-Full maintenance of the boiler. -Regularly coordinates unit inspections in partnership with management. -Assists in contracting all outside vendors and taking bids for special projects or extensive maintenance. -Diagnoses problems, replace or repair parts, test and make adjustments. -Works designated schedule and adheres to Sherman Associates attendance policy. Follows grooming and appearance standards, general work rules, and all policies/procedures. -Forecasts and manages replacement of major capital expense items including HVAC system, roof systems, parking lot surfaces, etc. -Assists in scheduling and completing preventive maintenance for buildings and building equipment. -Assists in maintaining sufficient maintenance supply stock. -Maintains exterior grounds and interior common areas in quality, presentable condition. -Reviews turnover schedule regularly with management team. -Walks property at regular intervals (daily) to ensure resident/tenant property rules are being followed and that the property is clean and orderly and in good maintenance condition. -Responds to open work orders and resolves resident/tenant requests within 24 hours. -Maintains a clean and safe work environment and follows all safety and emergency procedures. -Keeps management informed at all times in the areas of: property conditions, resident/tenant complaints, and suggestions for improvement of property performance. -Use a variety of hand and power tools, electric meters and material handling equipment in performing duties. -Works as a team player and interacts with all internal and external customers in a friendly/efficient manner. -Responsible for purchasing supplies by maintaining stock and being main point of contact for outside vendors and taking bids for special projects or extensive maintenance. -Manage and turn vacated apartment units within a 24-hour period (5 days if not immediate), including carpentry, painting, floor patching, and other work required to provide a fully turned unit. -Obtains approvals for expenditures and maintains budgets. -Hands-on work of all building repairs, preventative maintenance and general upkeep of the facility with special attention to more involved operations or projects. -Completes general maintenance and upkeep responsibilities including minor plumbing, electrical, HVAC, light carpentry, painting and landscaping. -Hallway patching and painting as needed. -Produces required volume of work by planning, organizing, and prioritizing work duties. -Works on the last day and first day of each month until responsibilities completed; some overtime may be required. Evening and weekend on-call rotations as required. -Reports resident/tenant lease and policy violations to management. -Attends all required meetings and training sessions, including travel to corporate headquarters as needed. -As applicable, supervises, coaches, directs, trains and evaluates staff; Prepares and conducts employee reviews and completes timecard approvals. -Maintains customer service and excellent relations with residents, tenants, vendors and other external or internal organizations.

Requirements

  • boilers license
  • 5-7 years
  • high school
  • driver's license
  • hand tools
  • communication

What You Bring

-Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills; Ability to communicate effectively with community tenants, vendors / external parties, and across corporate divisions. -Must have boilers license. -As applicable, must possess a valid driver's license, reliable vehicle with insurance and safe DMV driving record. -Must successfully meet criminal background screening requirements for position, including MN statute 299C.67 to 299C.71 (Kari Koskinen Background) -Successful completion of pre-employment strength test or 'CRT examination' is required. -Current and valid driver's license required. Must pass a Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR) and have a safe driving record. -5-7 years of experience in maintenance or related carpentry/construction. Ideally in residential or commercial real estate. -High school diploma/GED and completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience. -required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. -Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity. -Must have the ability to move around freely throughout the property and office, and necessity varies from day to day. -Must provide own hand tools. -Willingness and ability to run errands to hardware store for maintenance supplies, cleaning supplies, or other items. -Current and valid driver's license is required. Must pass a Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR) and have a safe driving record. -Must be able to lift over 50 lbs, occasionally.

Benefits

-Sherman Associates' Starbucks and Hotel discounts -Fully vested 401k company match program -Medical, dental and vision insurance plans -Employer-paid life insurance -Employer-paid short term disability -Employer-paid employee assistance program -9 Paid holidays and competitive PTO program -Additional supplemental insurance policies including: Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness; Hospital Indemnity; Long-Term Disability; Pet insurance

The Company

About Sherman Associates

-Founded with a vision to reshape communities through innovative real estate development. -Specializes in multifamily housing, mixed-use developments, and affordable housing projects. -Focused on creating spaces that enhance urban living while prioritizing functionality and design. -Pioneering projects in both revitalizing historical landmarks and building modern structures. -Known for its commitment to providing high-quality living and workspaces across various markets. -Has a solid track record of both new construction and complex renovations, bringing life to spaces. -Manages an extensive portfolio of real estate, continuously seeking opportunities for growth. -Embodies a deep understanding of market dynamics to adapt and lead in a rapidly changing industry.

Sector Specialisms

Residential

Commercial

Hotel

Multifamily

Retail

Office

Hospitality

New Construction

Historic Adaptive Reuse

Renovation

Development

Design-Build

Construction

Site Analysis

Marketing

Planning

Equity & Debt Funding

Financial Analysis/Feasibility

Federal Housing Programs

State Housing Programs

Local Housing Programs

Asset Management

Property Management

Tax Credit Projects

Affordable Housing

Tax Increment Financing Projects

Security Clearance

-must pass a motor vehicle record (mvr) check with a safe driving record. -successful completion of a pre‑employment strength test or crt examination is required. -must meet criminal background screening requirements per mn statutes 299c.67‑299c.71.