Apartment Assistant Maintenance Supervisor

Description

COME GROW WITH US! Laramar was founded in 1989. 35+ years later, we're a vertically integrated investment and property management corporation. From humble beginnings to nationally recognized, we haven’t forgotten the basic reason for our success: our people and the relationships they nurture. We're experts at Elevating Everyday Living. 

OPPORTUNITY IS EVERYWHERE. At Laramar, you’re part of something special. Something unique. Our core values are our DNA, and it’s up to each one of us to bring that to life. We Own It. Most importantly, we stay true to it. We Make It Better Together. 

WE CARE ABOUT OUR PEOPLE. And that is reflected in our commitment to providing excellent benefits including: zero-dollar healthcare plan option, flexible hours & PTO, company-paid life insurance along with paid short- and long-term disability insurance, 14 paid holidays (including your birthday!), Sundays off, and a 401k with company match. 

The Apartment Assistant Maintenance Supervisor position will assist and individually perform technical and mechanical work required around the premises, as well as report all ongoing activity to the maintenance supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Always demonstrate the highest level of customer service with a professional and friendly demeanor
• Always keep the premises in a safe and presentable condition that is both up to code and to the Laramar Group standards
• Make electrical, carpentry, and HVAC related repairs
• Transport and install new appliances
• Work with community team to ensure the outside of the premises are clean and safe to ensure a high curb appeal
• Know of and adhere to OSHA guidelines at all times
• Perform additional tasks assigned by a supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma required
• 2 years of experience in property maintenance is required
• Prior supervisor experience highly preferred
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products
• Must know and follow Fair Housing laws
• Reliable transportation required 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Embodies Laramar Core Values
• Strong oral and written communicator
• Positive attitude, organization with strong attention to detail required
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
• Ability to quickly develop strong working relationships
• Well organized and flexible with the ability to multi-task
• Proactive and able to react to changing priorities
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations
• Knowledge of intranet applications, printers, multi-line telephones, fax machine, photocopier

SUPERVISORY EXPECTATIONS:

Directly supervises one or more employees. 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, coaching, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, concerns, and resolving problems.

PERKS OF THE JOB:

• 14 paid holidays (including your birthday!): 
• Sundays off  
• Paid 401k match 
• Zero-dollar healthcare plan option 
• Flexible hours & PTO 
• Company-paid life insurance 
• Paid short- and long-term disability insurance 
• Potential housing discount if you live on site 

Physical Demands and Work Environment: (The phrases "occasionally," "regularly," and "frequently" correspond to the following definitions: "occasionally" means up to 1/3 of working time, "regularly" means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and "frequently" means 2/3 and more of working time.)

• The work environment is a typical multi-family housing environment. The employee must complete their work satisfactorily in an environment where there are significant distractions, including staff, and vendors walking through and conversing, telephones ringing, conversations carrying over, loud noises, and interruptions to answer questions from others.
• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
• While performing this job's duties, the employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and stoop, kneel,climb ladders, crouch, or crawl. 
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds and should do so in a sound and safe manner. This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.