Maintenance Supervisor - Student Housing at Rise Real Estate

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

75000.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Team Leadership, Preventative Maintenance, Vendor Management, Budgeting, Safety Compliance, Unit Turns, Inventory Control, Key System Reconciliation, Staff Supervision, Contract Oversight

Industry

Description

Maintenance Supervisor – UTK Torchbearer Hall | Knoxville, TN (Student Housing) About the Role RISE is seeking a strong, hands-on Maintenance Supervisor to lead facilities operations at our new residence hall serving the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This is a leadership role within a high-volume student housing environment. The Maintenance Supervisor is responsible for overseeing preventative maintenance, managing the maintenance team, ensuring compliance with university and company standards, and maintaining a safe, fully operational community. This role requires technical expertise, strong organizational skills, and the ability to lead a team while remaining actively involved in daily maintenance operations. What We’re Looking For * Prior experience as a Maintenance Supervisor in student housing or multifamily housing required * Strong working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliances, and general building systems * Experience leading and developing maintenance, grounds, and housekeeping staff * Ability to manage preventative maintenance programs and high-volume unit turns * Strong vendor management and contract oversight experience * Familiarity with budgeting processes related to maintenance and capital projects * Comfortable working in partnership with university representatives and complying with inspection standards * Organized, safety-conscious, and detail-oriented * Willingness to participate in a rotating 24-hour emergency on-call schedule What You’ll Be Doing Leadership & Team Management * Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate maintenance technicians * Develop and manage the on-call schedule; participate in emergency coverage as needed * Maintain professional communication with residents, parents, vendors, and university staff Maintenance & Operations * Schedule and oversee preventative maintenance in accordance with company SOP * Ensure completion of all maintenance service requests within 24 hours and proper system close-out * Lead and execute successful unit turns and make-ready processes, including painting and cleaning when necessary * Conduct weekly and quarterly unit inspections * Monitor all work performed by outside contractors and ensure proper documentation * Maintain inventory controls and maintenance shop organization * Oversee master key system reconciliation and security Compliance & Safety * Maintain property compliance with SOE inspections (targeting 90% or higher) * Monitor and maintain all assigned building systems * Ensure safety standards are followed and report violations immediately * Complete incident reports within 24 hours when required Grounds & Curb Appeal * Ensure community cleanliness and curb appeal meet RISE standards * Oversee trash removal, pressure washing, dumpster area maintenance, and landscaping coordination Communication & Reporting * Alert the General Manager of unusual occurrences or potential issues * Assist in preparing maintenance-related budgets and turn planning * Maintain proper documentation for contracts and scopes of work Pay & Perks * Competitive Compensation: Based on experience * Performance Incentives: Bonus opportunities available * Pay Schedule: Paid semi-monthly * Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick time, floating holiday, and company-paid holidays * Health Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, EAP, and more * 401(k) with Company Match * Insurance Coverage: Begins the 1st of the month after your hire date Why You’ll Love It Here At RISE, our motto is Love. Serve. Care. — and that extends to how we maintain and operate our communities. As Maintenance Supervisor at UTK New Hall, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring students live in a safe, well-maintained environment that supports their academic success. If you are a strong facilities leader who thrives in a fast-paced student housing setting, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

The Maintenance Supervisor will lead facilities operations by recruiting, training, and supervising the maintenance team, while also scheduling and overseeing preventative maintenance according to company SOPs. This role ensures all service requests are completed within 24 hours and leads successful unit turns and make-ready processes.