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Maintenance Supervisor

Thrive


Job Location:

Louisville, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 24 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 22 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Location: Louisville KY

Position Type: Full-Time Exempt
Department: Maintenance
Reports To: Property Manager


We are a mission-driven property management organization dedicated to fostering strong supportive communities through high-quality hospitable housing. Our team serves diverse populations with care dignity and purpose creating environments where residents staff and neighborhoods can flourish together.


Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on team-oriented Maintenance Supervisor to lead daily maintenance operations across our property portfolio in Louisville KY.

This role balances technical execution with leadership. You will work side-by-side with Maintenance Technicians and apprentices prioritizing work orders and unit turns diagnosing complex repairs managing vendors and ensuring preventive maintenance and safety standards are met.


The ideal candidate is a skilled technician an approachable mentor and a proactive problem solver who takes pride in maintaining vibrant residential communities.


Core Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Mentorship
  • Provide daily technical guidance coaching and support to technicians and apprentices.

  • Prioritize and assign work orders and unit turns based on urgency skill level and schedule deadlines.

  • Set high standards for workmanship safety productivity and resident service.

  • Assist with hiring onboarding training and performance development.


Hands-On Maintenance & Work Orders
  • Complete complex high-value or unresolved maintenance work orders daily.

  • Evaluate issues onsite before engaging outside contractors to determine if repairs can be completed internally.

  • Diagnose and repair residential HVAC plumbing electrical appliance drywall carpentry and flooring systems.

  • Inspect completed work orders to ensure accuracy safety and proper documentation.


Unit Turns & Vendor Coordination
  • Perform pre-turn move-out inspections with the Property Manager to establish scopes of work.

  • Coordinate timelines material ordering vendor staging and make-ready repairs (painting drywall plumbing HVAC electrical flooring).

  • Conduct final quality-assurance inspections on turned units prior to resident move-in.

  • Manage vendor relationships obtain estimates and monitor contractor quality and responsiveness.


Preventive Maintenance & Safety
  • Develop and execute practical preventive maintenance schedules for assigned properties.

  • Inspect grounds common areas and building systems to identify deferred maintenance or hazards.

  • Maintain clean organized secure and fully stocked maintenance shops and supply inventories.

  • Enforce safety procedures correct usage of personal protective equipment (PPE) and proper chemical/tool storage.

  • Participate in rotating after-hours weekend and holiday emergency on-call coverage.


Qualifications
Required:
  • Experience: Hands-on experience completing residential/multifamily work orders unit turns preventive maintenance and emergency repairs.

  • Technical Skills: Strong demonstrated HVAC troubleshooting and repair experience.

  • Licensing & Transportation: Valid drivers license and reliable transportation for travel between local properties.

  • Availability: Ability to participate in a rotating on-call emergency response schedule.

  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent.


Preferred:
  • 5 years of experience in multifamily residential or facilities maintenance.

  • Prior experience as a Maintenance Supervisor Lead Technician or team lead.

  • Technical certifications in HVAC (EPA Universal preferred) plumbing electrical systems or building maintenance.

  • Experience coordinating outside vendors and evaluating contractor bids.


Key Competencies
  • Proactive Problem Solving: Strong diagnostic ability to address root causes independently and efficiently.

  • Hospitality Mindset: Approach every resident interaction with professionalism empathy and respect.

  • Stewardship & Accountability: Manage tools materials contractor costs and property assets responsibly.

  • Effective Communication: Clear verbal and written skills for documenting work orders and communicating with residents vendors and leadership.


Physical Demands & Working Conditions
  • Position works both indoors and outdoors across residential properties common areas basements and exteriors in varying weather conditions.

  • Physical requirements include frequent standing walking bending stooping climbing stairs reaching and gripping.

  • Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs independently (and heavier items with assistance or equipment).


How to Apply

If you are a skilled maintenance professional who enjoys mentoring others and serving the community we welcome your application. Please submit your resume detailing your relevant maintenance and leadership experience.


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.