Maintenance Supervisor

Chicago IL

Description

A commitment to creating vibrant housing communities for every income level and stage of life is our company’s driving philosophy. Founded in 1999, Evergreen Real Estate Group is a fully integrated real estate company that develops, acquires and manages affordable and market-rate multifamily communities across 10 states: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia and Wisconsin. Today, Evergreen owns and manages more than 70 properties and 8,000 units of multifamily housing, including conventional market-rate and affordable communities for families, seniors and special needs residents as well as newly built, Class A assisted living and memory care facilities. To learn more about Evergreen please click this link () Evergreen Real Estate Group is seeking a Maintenance Supervisor to join our team at Commonwealth Apartments located at 2322 N. Commonwealth, Chicago, IL 60614. This property has 86 units and serves a family community. Summary: This position is primarily responsible for maintaining the physical integrity of the community at all times. This involves ensuring a safe and secure living environment for residents, visitors and staff. This position is also responsible for anticipating, identifying and correcting any and all problems involving the property and to implement procedures that will prevent such problems by performing the following duties. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. • Performs maintenance and repair tasks personally or delegate to maintenance and/or janitorial staff. • Oversees and occasionally inspects work performed by staff. • Manages the work order system for handling resident service requests. Corrects situations within 24 hours when possible. • Ensures that all make-ready repairs and services are completed correctly and on schedule. • Schedules maintenance personnel in conjunction with the Property Manager so that maintenance is available for emergency purposes, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. • Procures bids for outside contractors or repair vendors and monitor the work completed. • Assigns and properly documents resolutions to work orders. • Reviews maintenance related contracts with the Property Manager and provides information in order to maintain a record of contract dates and cancellation requirements. • Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter. Rake, sweep, shovel as circumstances warrant. • Remains aware of the condition of physical property throughout the community and immediately correct any 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, work orders (received and completed), expenditures, apartment make-ready status, work-in-progress, etc. • Reviews and makes recommendations to revise routine and preventative maintenance schedules. • Schedules and performs minor and routine maintenance on all appropriate equipment on a regular basis. • 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. • Assists FMCS in monitoring and coordinating efforts regarding safety hazards, including LBP, asbestos, radon, hazardous spills and workplace safety. • Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties. • Coordinates with the Property Manager to hire/terminate, supervise, coach and conduct disciplinary action (as needed) of maintenance and/or janitorial staff according to Company policies and procedures. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly supervises all Maintenance and Janitorial staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. · Must have valid and appropriate state driver's license and automobile insurance coverage · Frequent need to utilize personal transportation to pick up replacement parts and supplies from vendors. · Must be available for “on-call” services on a rotating basis, weekends and/or emergencies as circumstances warrant