Fortis Property Management

Job Title: Floating Maintenance Supervisor – Atlanta Portfolio

Weekly Hours: Full-Time (Hourly, Non-Exempt) 

Property Types: Various Multifamily Properties

Position Summary:

Fortis Property Management is seeking a dynamic, adaptable, and highly skilled Floating Maintenance Supervisor to provide leadership and operational support across our Atlanta apartment communities.

In this role, you will serve as the expert maintenance leader across multiple properties, stepping in to lead onsite maintenance teams during staffing vacancies, new property acquisitions, lease-ups, employee leaves, and special projects. If you are a technical expert who thrives in a fast-paced environment and loves troubleshooting different communities, this role is for you.

Why, work for us? 

Why work for Fortis Property Management because at Fortis, our success is the result of people like you. We pride ourselves on employing thoughtful, innovative, and outgoing team members. We maintain a competitive commission and bonus structure to recognize your hard work. We also promote internal advancement to further your career with us, as we believe that our leaders of tomorrow come from the team members of today. 

Job Description/Principal Duties and Responsibilities  

Operational Leadership:

• Serve as interim Maintenance Supervisor to support communities experiencing staffing shortages or operational challenges.
• Oversee maintenance operations across assigned communities to ensure company standards are consistently met.
• Assist with the onboarding and training of new Maintenance Supervisors and Maintenance Technicians.
• Evaluate maintenance team performance and provide coaching, mentoring, and development.
• Partner with Regional Managers and Community Managers to improve property performance and maintenance operations.
• Support newly acquired communities and lease-up properties during stabilization.

Facility Management:

• Ensure timely completion of resident service requests.
• Monitor preventive maintenance programs and capital improvement projects.
• Perform quality assurance inspections on completed work orders and apartment turns.
• Assist with apartment make-ready scheduling and quality control.
• Troubleshoot complex maintenance issues including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, roofing, and structural concerns.
• Assist with emergency maintenance situations and after-hours support when necessary.

Compliance & Safety:

• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards and company safety policies.
• Conduct property safety inspections and identify corrective actions.
• Monitor compliance with Fair Housing maintenance requirements.
• Ensure all required maintenance documentation is completed accurately.
• Assist with Workers' Compensation incident investigations involving maintenance staff.
• Promote a culture of safety throughout the portfolio.

Financial Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing maintenance operating budgets.
• Monitor maintenance expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Review vendor proposals and recommend qualified contractors.
• Assist with inventory control and purchasing.
• Monitor capital expenditure projects for quality and budget compliance.

Vendor Management:

• Develop relationships with vendors and contractors.
• Evaluate vendor performance and service quality.
• Coordinate emergency vendor services when necessary.
• Ensure vendors meet insurance and contractual requirements.

Property Support:

• Assist communities with:
• Emergency maintenance situations
• Large-scale apartment turns
• Preventive maintenance programs
• Ownership inspections
• Due diligence inspections
• Insurance inspections
• Natural disaster preparation and recovery
• Special maintenance projects

Knowledge of and adherence to the following:

• Fair Housing policies and procedures 
• ADA, OSHA, and EPA policies and procedures 

Qualifications & Skills:

Education

• High School graduate or equivalent 
• Vocational/Technical school or related trade preferred. 
• Continuing Education
• CAMT (Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician) designation preferred

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of multifamily maintenance experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years’ maintenance supervisory or regional leadership experience is preferred.
• EPA Universal Certification required
• CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certification required
• Strong knowledge of building operations, HVAC systems, appliance repair, plumbing, electrical, mechanical systems, pool care, and warranty management
• Equipment/Irrigation and Electronic Access Gate repair as applicable to the community
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) property management software      (Yardi) strongly preferred
• Must have own tools
•  Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record 
•  Ability to travel extensively throughout assigned portfolio, including overnight travel when necessary.

Physical Requirements:

• The employee must regularly:
• Lift and carry up to 75 pounds
• Walk multiple apartment communities daily
• Climb ladders and stairs
• Crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, and reach overhead
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Operate maintenance equipment and power tools safely

Supervision Received: The Floating Maintenance Supervisor will report to the Portfolio Regional Manager

Supervision Exercised: The Floating Maintenance Supervisor will oversee all on-site maintenance associates and all outside contractors employed by Fortis Property Management who work in the assigned communities in a maintenance-related capacity    

Benefits (Full-Time Employees) 

• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• 401(k) retirement plan (eligibility per company policy)
• Paid Time Off
• Company-paid Holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Career advancement within a growing organization

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The company provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  

This Property Management Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.