Maintenance Supervisor Jobs

METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY
HUMAN RESOURCES DIVISION

Position Open: April 25, 2023
Position Closing Date: May 10, 2023

Job Announcement

Position: Maintenance Supervisor
Salary: $57,471 - $87,972

Come join our team as a Maintenance Supervisor in our Affordable Housing Department. In this role, you will be
responsible for supervising and managing the overall maintenance operations of an affordable housing property. You would be
the first point of contact in responding to maintenance issues reported by tenants, dispatching repair professionals to address
such problems and ensuring daily and routine maintenance tasks are performed. The key candidate achieves these tasks by
leading their team of technicians in maintaining apartments, monitoring performance of repairs, and then following up with
tenants to make sure issues have been resolved properly.

MDHA offers competitive salaries and an amazing retirement program.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma and one (1) year of additional education, plus three (3) years of supervisory experience in building
maintenance and construction.
Candidates with accreditation earned in foreign institutes are encouraged to apply

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Insures the curb appeal and safety of the property each day

• Schedules work order requests according to maintenance priorities and procedures; documents and keeps accurate

• Schedules and supervises the work assignment of the maintenance staff and contractors and insures completion of

• Performs general maintenance duties including but not limited to: electrical repair, plumbing repair, carpentry, pest

• Assists Property Manager with move-ins, move-outs, evictions, and annual inspections

• Answers telephone calls and handles residents’ complaints and requests in a courteous manner

• Insures just-in-time inventory of equipment and service with cost-effective buying in compliance with the agency

• Insures compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations

• Schedules and assures preventative maintenance has been performed on all apartments

• Insures prompt preparation of vacant units for occupancy

• Assists Property Manager in development of a property maintenance plan and capital fund spending

• Hires and trains maintenance staff and insures work performance meets required standards

• Performs quality control inspection of work performed in units

• Plans and coordinates inspections and the repair of units for “high performance” on the property PHAS

• Reviews apartment maintenance charges and insures appropriate charges are processed

• Conducts periodic safety meetings with maintenance staff

• Schedules and participates in emergency scheduling for evenings, weekends and holiday calls

• Prepares fiscal and management reports

• Schedules the operations of asset support staff

• Insures the maintenance of property vehicles and equipment

• Approves all maintenance purchases and processes according to fiscal policies

• Supervises the maintenance staff in compliance with the agency personnel policies

• Assists property manager in procurement purchases and vendor information; insures efficient and timely processing of

• Insures maintenance staff maintains a professional appearance and attitude at all times

• Assists Property Manager in communications with residents; other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Behavioral Skills:
Knowledge of tools, materials, methods and practices used in the maintenance and repair of buildings and structures;
knowledge of building systems and operations; detail oriented and ability to handle multiple tasks; ability to plan and supervise
the work of others; ability to perform skilled work in HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, painting, masonry, appliance repair and
electrical systems; knowledge of pest control; ability to communicate verbally and in writing; willingness, mental and physical
ability to perform the duties involved in this classification.
Technical Skills:
Knowledge of the principles and practices of public housing and federal, state and local laws and regulations governing housing
operations; knowledge of general accounting, budgeting and procurement policies and practices; ability to make good decisions;
ability to maintain courteous communications with residents; ability to establish working relationships with property managers,
service partners and low income residents; excellent computer skills.

Physical Skills:
Ability to perform, with or without an accommodation, physically demanding duties such as: frequent standing, walking, climbing,
bending, stooping, crouching and lifting objects more than 50 lbs. Dexterity to operate power and manual tools and equipment
with sufficient clarity in speech, hearing, vision and powers of observation; other physical duties as required.

Financial Skills
N/A

DRIVER’S LICENSE
Valid Tennessee driver’s license, Pesticide Certification required within one (1) year

EQUIPMENT USED
General office equipment, automobile, maintenance tools and equipment

SUPERVISION EXCISED
Supervise the work of a maintenance crew and asset support staff

THE METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING AGENCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND HIRES REGARDLESS OF RACE,
COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, AGE, RELIGION, AND DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION OR ANY

OTHER LEGALLY PROTECTED STATUS.

Apply at www.Nashville-MDHA.org. Upon reviewing all applications submitted for job openings, the Human Resources Office will notify those
applicants who are selected for personal interviews. Applicants selected for a position must successfully pass a pre-hire physical examination

and drug screen in order to be hired. MDHA is certified by the State of Tennessee as a Drug-Free Workplace

Metropolitan Development and Housing Agency 701 South Sixth St.
Nashville, Tennessee 37206
www.Nashville-MDHA.org

TDD#252-8599
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