Description
Lead a maintenance team where your leadership and technical skills make a difference every day! We're looking for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to oversee the daily maintenance operations of a multifamily apartment community in Schenectady, NY. If you enjoy mentoring a team, solving maintenance challenges, and creating an exceptional living experience for residents, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: $30–$32/hour
Full-Time | Comprehensive Benefits
What You'll Do
- Lead, coach, and support the maintenance team while ensuring work is completed safely and efficiently.
- Coordinate and perform preventive maintenance, service requests, apartment turns, and emergency repairs.
- Troubleshoot and repair HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, carpentry, and general building systems.
- Prioritize daily work orders, maintain inventory, and coordinate outside vendors when needed.
- Ensure the property meets company standards, safety regulations, and curb appeal expectations.
- Participate in the on-call rotation and respond to after-hours maintenance emergencies as needed.
What We're Looking For
- Previous Maintenance Supervisor or Lead Maintenance experience in multifamily housing or a similar environment.
- Proven experience supervising, coaching, and developing maintenance team members.
- Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, appliance repair, drywall, painting, and general maintenance.
- Excellent troubleshooting, organization, and customer service skills.
- EPA Certification preferred.
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay of $30–$32/hour.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) with Company Match.
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
- Career growth opportunities with a supportive team.
- Stable, full-time position with a respected property management company.
About Wingate
Wingate Management Company has been creating exceptional apartment living experiences for nearly 60 years. With a portfolio of more than 21,000 apartment homes across 18 states and over 800 associates, we are committed to building strong communities while investing in our people. We believe in teamwork, integrity, and creating opportunities for our employees to grow and succeed.
Wingate Management Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.
Essential Skills and Abilities: (Describes the core skills, competencies, and characteristics that the candidate must display to be successful in this role) • Ability to supervise, teach, and motivate staff • Willingness to perform any task that is required (i.e., janitorial, gardening, etc.) • Good work safety habits • Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills. • Maintains a neat and appropriate appearance in line with workplace standards. • Good communication skills • Confident, positive attitude • Ability to interact with a wide range of people • Ability to participate in the emergency on-call rotation is required Required Education and Experience: (Describes the minimum education, training, knowledge and experience which are required to competently perform the job duties of this position) • High school degree or equivalent • 3+ years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience • Working knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry, painting and refurbishing • Familiarity with HVAC system and various appliances • Computer proficiency Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: (if applicable) • Must possess a valid Driver's License • Pool certification required where applicable • CPO if required by city or state • Certificate of Training (HVAC, other appliances) preferred Physical Requirements: • Ability to sit for extended periods of time • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision • Constant need to be on feet and perform the following physical activities: • Bend/Stoop/Squat/Kneel • Climb stairs while carrying tools • Push and pull • Reach above shoulders • Climb step ladder • Grasp/Grip/Turn • Lift/Carry up to 51 lbs. unassisted Work Environment: (Describes the characteristics that represent the work environment the employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions) While performing the functions of this job, the employee may be exposed to work near moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions; frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
