Maintenance Supervisor

McKinley is seeking an experienced and hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to oversee one of our apartment communities in Ypsilanti, MI.

The Maintenance Supervisor provides hands-on leadership while overseeing daily maintenance operations, safety compliance, budgeting, vendor coordination, and team development. Success in this role means maintaining beautiful and efficient communities while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and exceptional customer service.

Title: Maintenance Supervisor
Location: Ypsilanti, MI (In-Person)
Compensation: $68,000-$73,000 annually plus bonus potential

Position Summary

The Maintenance Supervisor directs and coordinates on-site maintenance staff and vendors to maintain the physical integrity of assigned communities. This position plays a key leadership role in budgeting, safety compliance, preventative maintenance, staff development, and resident satisfaction.

This is a working supervisor role and includes on-call and snow removal responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Property & Facilities Management

• Ensure all physical aspects of the property meet company standards, applicable laws, housing codes, and OSHA safety requirements.
• Oversee maintenance and repairs including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, painting, appliances, pool operations, exterior structures, and more.
• Perform walk-through inspections of vacant and occupied units to assess repairs, damages, and chargebacks.
• Prepare vacant units for market-ready condition.
• Maintain exterior lighting, preventative maintenance programs, lock repairs, caulking, and other general maintenance tasks.
• Maintain required documentation including MSDS logs, HVAC recovery logs, emergency procedures, injury reports, and maintenance records.

• Supervise, direct, and develop a team of maintenance staff members.
• Interview, hire, train, evaluate, reward, and discipline employees in accordance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Plan, assign, and schedule work orders efficiently.
• Analyze workflow, estimate labor hours, and adjust procedures to meet production schedules.
• Provide after-hours and emergency on-call coverage.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and high performance.

• Monitor monthly maintenance budgets and control expenditures.
• Requisition tools, equipment, and supplies; evaluate vendors and pricing.
• Establish and manage inventory control systems.

• Respond promptly and professionally to resident service requests.
• Document all resident interactions.
• Maintain knowledge of Equal Housing Opportunity laws.
• Ensure full compliance with workplace safety standards and procedures.

• Minimum 7 years of related maintenance experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience.

• Holds an HVAC certification
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required.

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, manuals, and procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Solid mathematical skills including calculations related to budgeting, measurements, and material estimates.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in dynamic environments.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

• Regularly works outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Exposure to mechanical parts, electrical systems, chemicals, and moderate noise levels.
• Physical on-site attendance required for scheduled shifts.

• Leadership opportunity within a growing residential portfolio
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on community quality and resident satisfaction