Facilities Supervisor
Louisville, KY - USA
Job Summary
Are you an organized operations-minded leader who takes pride in keeping residential properties running safely efficiently and smoothly We are seeking a Facilities Supervisor to oversee maintenance workflows mentor site technicians and manage physical asset quality across our Louisville residential portfolio. This role is ideal for a candidate with strong mechanical knowledge and supervisory skills who enjoys a balance of active hands-on technical repairs team leadership and contractor oversight.
Operations & Scheduling: Plan schedule and direct daily work orders and turnover preparation across multiple property sites.
Team Leadership: Train coach and support technicians and apprentices in best practices safety procedures and quality standards.
Task Prioritization: Prioritize daily service calls based on urgency scope technician skill and resource availability.
Hiring & Onboarding: Participate in interviewing hiring onboarding and ongoing employee performance development.
Technical Execution: Perform hands-on diagnostics and complex repairs for residential HVAC plumbing electrical and structural systems.
Cost Control & Vendor Evaluation: Personally inspect complex maintenance issues before calling outside contractors to evaluate internal resolution.
Quality Assurance: Conduct quality-assurance checks on completed work orders and vacant unit turns prior to resident move-in.
Contractor Management: Build relationships with external contractors obtain competitive bids scope projects coordinate access and inspect vendor work.
Inventory & Shop Care: Maintain organized inventory systems supply levels tools equipment and dedicated maintenance workshops.
Preventive Maintenance: Implement structured preventive maintenance programs across all building systems and common areas.
Property Safety: Identify structural risks safety hazards or deferred maintenance needs and report findings to property management.
Emergency Response: Participate in a rotating after-hours emergency response schedule.
Work Experience: 3 to 5 years in residential commercial or building facilities maintenance with supervisory or mentoring experience.
HVAC Skills: Solid practical HVAC troubleshooting and repair capability; EPA certification preferred.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required; technical trade certifications are a plus.
Technical Proficiency: Ability to use digital work-order management software communication tools and email.
Drivers License: Valid drivers license and reliable transportation required for travel between local properties.
On-Call Availability: Willingness and capability to participate in a rotating on-call emergency response schedule.
Physical Stamina: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs climb stairs work outdoors in various weather conditions and perform routine physical labor.
Thrive is an equal opportunity employer.