Engineering Supervisor

Overview

Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, HRI Properties (HRI) is a full-service real estate development company and a national leader in the adaptive reuse of historic structures. HRI Properties is vertically integrated with expertise in development, construction, design, governmental relations, environmental matters, historic landmark designation, and property management. HRI Management, LLC (HRIM) is the multi-family property management entity within HRI Properties, managing a diverse portfolio of fifty-three multi-family developments consisting of five thousand units and over two hundred thousand square feet of office/retail space in a five-state area for HRI Properties, HRI Communities, and third-party property owners.

At HRIM, our long-term track record of success is attributable to our associates and their impact on the communities we manage. Our team is diverse and we are proud to have strong employee retention/tenure. We welcome and embrace all ethnicities, cultures, ages, and lifestyles, and hire individuals who can choose where they want to work.

The Engineering Supervisor is responsible for the property's general condition regarding all electrical, carpentry, plumbing, mechanical, and painting aspects. Additional functions include completing maintenance request work orders on a timely basis and participating in the preventive maintenance program for all building equipment and units.

• Supervise maintenance team
• Serve as company representative with vendors, contractors, and temporary staff
• Know various maintenance functions, including plumbing, air conditioning, heating, general carpentry skills, appliance, electrical, painting, caulking, landscaping, and life safety issues
• Coordinate, arrange, and supervise the completion of corrective and preventive maintenance by company safety procedures and integrate these into daily plans
• Inspect and test equipment and furnishings to ensure they are maintained in a safe, operable condition
• Arrange replacement components or notify management of the need to replace
• Evaluate long-term needs in relation to significant projects and property improvements and make recommendations to Management
• Develop, implement, review, update, and improve equipment records in the maintenance management system, including entering work orders, entering existing and new equipment, organizing the hierarchy of the equipment, updating equipment changeouts, closing completed work orders, and creating and maintaining maintenance spare parts inventory
• Arrange or provide training for personnel regarding the safety and maintenance needs of the facilities
• Attend training programs relevant to the duties and responsibilities of this position as needed
• Ensure that high safety standards are developed, communicated, and met within the department
• Organize, determine, lead, and coordinate projects from initiation to completion, including scheduling
• Possess knowledge of State, Local, and Federal housing laws, codes, policies, and systems regarding maintenance
• Maintain a clean and safe environment; report unsafe conditions to the supervisor and recommend corrective action
• Partner with external vendors, contractors, and other maintenance team members on special projects
• Conduct morning meetings with maintenance staff to ensure work productivity and accountability
• Maintain inventory across the Houma Portfolio to ensure materials, supplies, and equipment are available at all properties
• Perform monthly property safety inspections
• Float between properties as needed
• Assist with State audits
• Perform and oversee the preventive maintenance program and submit monthly completion reports to the Property Manager
• Provide superior customer service and professionally represent the company at all times
• Consistently maintain a professional, courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers, and the general public
• Perform other duties as assigned

• HVAC certification required
• Two years of experience as an Engineering Supervisor in the residential/apartment industry required
• General residential maintenance skills required: A/C, carpentry, plumbing,…