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The Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate offering full-service capabilities in development, property management, construction, and investment. At Michaels, our teammates strive to fulfill our promise of creating communities that lift lives – ones that jumpstart housing, education, civic engagement, and neighborhood prosperity. With this passion at the forefront of our business, Michaels teammates can be proud to be a part of the extraordinary, every day.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible, under the direction of the Community Manager, for the overall maintenance, including mechanical maintenance and physical appearance, of one or more sites.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in all maintenance projects, including periodic inspection of all units, buildings and common areas. Perform repairs and janitorial assistance as needed, as well as specific maintenance as detailed below.
- Schedule and assign work order requests, adhering to maintenance priorities.
- Obtain bids for work and/or services. Coordinate maintenance related contractor activities, including contract negotiations and scope of work. Have full knowledge regarding contracts, suppliers, their goods and services.
- Maintain inventory of tools, equipment and supplies. Adherence to monthly, quarterly, and annual budget perimeters for purchasing in necessary supplies.
- Maintain accurate records for all required logs, preventive maintenance, warranties, inspection, inventories and work orders.
- Perform essential maintenance functions including but not limited to: light electrical repairs (appliances, fixtures, outlets, circuits, etc.), light plumbing work (clearing stoppages, replacing fittings, etc), light carpentry work (fitting doors, freeing windows, etc.), interior and exterior painting, and rekeying locks. Assist in custodial work including but not limited to pressure washing, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, cleaning windows, etc. Repair concrete, masonry, roof and fencing when required. Assist exterminator when required.
- Have knowledge of all property water and gas meter cut offs, all apartment and fixture cut offs, and sewer clean outs, and post map of same. Operate within OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Adhere to and stay current on all applicable building codes.
- Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.
- Ensure effective, timely and professional interactions with residents contractors and property management team on all maintenance services provided.
- Participate in on-call schedule for evening, weekend, holiday and emergency coverage. Must respond in a timely manner to all after hours and emergency calls.
- Work in conjunction with the Community Manager to plan for, and successfully execute unit turnover to prepare all vacant bedrooms and units for new move ins during a condensed time period.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF JOB
Activity
Seldom/Never
Occasionally
Moderate
Extensive
X
Standing
X
Walking
X
Sitting
X
Lifting - up to 30 Lbs.
X
Carrying - up to 30 Lbs
X
Pushing - up to 30 Lbs.
X
Pulling - up to 30 Lbs
X
Twisting
X
Climbing (Stairs)
X
Climbing (Ladders)
X
Stooping
X
Kneeling
X
Crouching
X
Crawling
X
Driving Cars/Trucks/Equipment
X
Computer Work
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Experience:
- 3 or more year’s full-time maintenance experience.
- Residential property management experience preferred.
- Formal training or experience in the following areas: carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical, painting, and refurbishing/cleaning air conditioning units.
- Willingness to assist with and work in areas other than strictly repair maintenance, such as janitorial, custodial, landscaping, painting, etc.
- Boiler license where required.
- Familiarity with OSHA Standards is required.
- Minimum of 2 year’s supervisory experience.
Required Education/Training:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Any college or advanced technical training is preferred.
- Current HVAC certification is required.
- Current CPO (Certified Pool Operator) is preferred. Ability to obtain CPO if not already in possession is required.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Mechanical/trade skills and abilities listed in required experience.
- Ability to work with co-workers and residents professionally in a demanding environment.
- Must have ability to work safely and follow safety directives.
- Ability to use a personal computer.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate instructions clearly and accurately to subordinate personnel.
- Ability to communicate in English clearly with other orally and in writing.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Inside apartment unit conditions will vary from clean to extremely dirty. Duties may require contact with human and/or animal waste. Proper safety precautions must be taken. Will be exposed to cleaning solvents, paint fumes, dust, sharp objects and live electrical wiring. Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, holiday and on call hours when required. Work environment includes indoors and outdoors, with temperature ranges from extreme cold to extreme hot.
SALARY RANGE INFORMATION
The range displayed on each job posting reflects the targeted base salary for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
REWARDS & BENEFITS
We know Michaels’ promise of lifting lives starts with our teammates, so making sure every single teammate is happy, healthy, and set up for a successful future is important to us. As part of our team, you will enjoy a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, prescription, etc., generous paid time off, a 401 (k) plan with a company match, and so much more. We believe in education – and in taking care of our own – so as an added incentive your children will be able to apply for the Michaels Employee Scholarship Program. Help make the world a better place in a team-oriented environment. Grow with our organization through various professional development opportunities. Collaborate and thrive in a company culture where all are welcome.
Michaels teammates make a difference in the lives of residents, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day.
Come join our team. You’re going to love it here!
Salary Range: $35.00-$37.00 per hour
INTRODUCTION
The Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate offering full-service capabilities in development, property management, construction, and investment. At Michaels, our teammates strive to fulfill our promise of creating communities that lift lives – ones that jumpstart housing, education, civic engagement, and neighborhood prosperity. With this passion at the forefront of our business, Michaels teammates can be proud to be a part of the extraordinary, every day.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Maintenance Superintendent is responsible, under the direction of the Community Manager, for the overall maintenance, including mechanical maintenance and physical appearance, of one or more sites.
Responsibilities:
- Participate in all maintenance projects, including periodic inspection of all units, buildings and common areas. Perform repairs and janitorial assistance as needed, as well as specific maintenance as detailed below.
- Schedule and assign work order requests, adhering to maintenance priorities.
- Obtain bids for work and/or services. Coordinate maintenance related contractor activities, including contract negotiations and scope of work. Have full knowledge regarding contracts, suppliers, their goods and services.
- Maintain inventory of tools, equipment and supplies. Adherence to monthly, quarterly, and annual budget perimeters for purchasing in necessary supplies.
- Maintain accurate records for all required logs, preventive maintenance, warranties, inspection, inventories and work orders.
- Perform essential maintenance functions including but not limited to: light electrical repairs (appliances, fixtures, outlets, circuits, etc.), light plumbing work (clearing stoppages, replacing fittings, etc), light carpentry work (fitting doors, freeing windows, etc.), interior and exterior painting, and rekeying locks. Assist in custodial work including but not limited to pressure washing, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, trash removal, cleaning windows, etc. Repair concrete, masonry, roof and fencing when required. Assist exterminator when required.
- Have knowledge of all property water and gas meter cut offs, all apartment and fixture cut offs, and sewer clean outs, and post map of same. Operate within OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures at all times.
- Adhere to and stay current on all applicable building codes.
- Perform scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.
- Ensure effective, timely and professional interactions with residents contractors and property management team on all maintenance services provided.
- Participate in on-call schedule for evening, weekend, holiday and emergency coverage. Must respond in a timely manner to all after hours and emergency calls.
- Work in conjunction with the Community Manager to plan for, and successfully execute unit turnover to prepare all vacant bedrooms and units for new move ins during a condensed time period.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF JOB
Activity
Seldom/Never
Occasionally
Moderate
Extensive
X
Standing
X
Walking
X
Sitting
X
Lifting - up to 30 Lbs.
X
Carrying - up to 30 Lbs
X
Pushing - up to 30 Lbs.
X
Pulling - up to 30 Lbs
X
Twisting
X
Climbing (Stairs)
X
Climbing (Ladders)
X
Stooping
X
Kneeling
X
Crouching
X
Crawling
X
Driving Cars/Trucks/Equipment
X
Computer Work
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Experience:
- 3 or more year’s full-time maintenance experience.
- Residential property management experience preferred.
- Formal training or experience in the following areas: carpentry, light plumbing, light electrical, painting, and refurbishing/cleaning air conditioning units.
- Willingness to assist with and work in areas other than strictly repair maintenance, such as janitorial, custodial, landscaping, painting, etc.
- Boiler license where required.
- Familiarity with OSHA Standards is required.
- Minimum of 2 year’s supervisory experience.
Required Education/Training:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Any college or advanced technical training is preferred.
- Current HVAC certification is required.
- Current CPO (Certified Pool Operator) is preferred. Ability to obtain CPO if not already in possession is required.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Mechanical/trade skills and abilities listed in required experience.
- Ability to work with co-workers and residents professionally in a demanding environment.
- Must have ability to work safely and follow safety directives.
- Ability to use a personal computer.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate instructions clearly and accurately to subordinate personnel.
- Ability to communicate in English clearly with other orally and in writing.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Inside apartment unit conditions will vary from clean to extremely dirty. Duties may require contact with human and/or animal waste. Proper safety precautions must be taken. Will be exposed to cleaning solvents, paint fumes, dust, sharp objects and live electrical wiring. Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, holiday and on call hours when required. Work environment includes indoors and outdoors, with temperature ranges from extreme cold to extreme hot.
SALARY RANGE INFORMATION
The range displayed on each job posting reflects the targeted base salary for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
REWARDS & BENEFITS
We know Michaels’ promise of lifting lives starts with our teammates, so making sure every single teammate is happy, healthy, and set up for a successful future is important to us. As part of our team, you will enjoy a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, prescription, etc., generous paid time off, a 401 (k) plan with a company match, and so much more. We believe in education – and in taking care of our own – so as an added incentive your children will be able to apply for the Michaels Employee Scholarship Program. Help make the world a better place in a team-oriented environment. Grow with our organization through various professional development opportunities. Collaborate and thrive in a company culture where all are welcome.
Michaels teammates make a difference in the lives of residents, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day.
Come join our team. You’re going to love it here!
Salary Range: $35.00-$37.00 per hour
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Maintenance Superintendent
Document your supervisory scope precisely
PERM requires the employer to define the job duties and minimum requirements before recruitment begins. Pull your current job description and quantify what you oversee: team size, asset types, preventive maintenance schedules, and budget authority. Gaps between your resume and the posted requirements can stall certification.
Verify your credentials match EB-2 or EB-3
EB-3 skilled worker covers Maintenance Superintendent roles requiring at least two years of experience, while EB-2 applies if the position requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive supervisory experience. Confirm which category your offer letter supports before the employer files.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Not every company that posts maintenance leadership roles will commit to the PERM process. Migrate Mate shows employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on facilities-sector companies that have already navigated this process for similar roles.
Check prevailing wage before salary negotiations
DOL requires the employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before PERM is certified. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for Maintenance Superintendent in your target metro before you accept an offer, since the employer cannot pay below that threshold.
Understand priority date backlogs before you file
Employment-based green cards have per-country annual limits. If you were born in India or China, your priority date may not become current for years even after I-140 approval. Review the USCIS Visa Bulletin monthly and factor backlog projections into your timeline before committing to a sponsoring employer.
Use AC21 portability if you change employers mid-process
Once your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending 180 days or more, AC21 lets you transfer your green card sponsorship to a new employer in a same or similar occupation without restarting the PERM process. Confirm the new role qualifies as substantially similar before you resign.
Green Card Maintenance Superintendent: Frequently Asked Questions
Which green card category covers Maintenance Superintendent roles?
Most Maintenance Superintendent positions qualify under EB-3 skilled worker, which requires at least two years of training or experience. If the employer requires an advanced degree or a bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive supervisory experience, the role may qualify under EB-2 instead. Your employer's attorney typically makes this determination based on the actual minimum requirements for the position before filing PERM.
How is green card sponsorship different from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM, I-140, and adjustment of status leads to permanent residency, not a temporary work status. There is no lottery, but there are per-country annual limits that can create priority-date backlogs, particularly for nationals of India and China. H-1B visa requires an annual lottery for cap-subject positions and must be renewed, while a green card once approved is indefinite and not tied to a single employer after adjustment.
What does the PERM process require from the employer?
The employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, conduct a formal recruitment test to confirm no qualified U.S. workers are available, and then file the PERM application with the Department of Labor. The job duties and minimum requirements are locked in at the start of this process and cannot be changed after the fact, so it's worth confirming the job description reflects your actual role before recruitment begins.
How do I find employers who sponsor green cards for Maintenance Superintendent jobs?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, allowing you to target facilities and operations companies that have already committed to the PERM process for similar roles. This saves significant time compared to applying broadly and discovering after an offer that the employer is unwilling or unequipped to file. Filtering by role and location helps you identify active sponsoring employers in your target market.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved?
Yes, but the rules depend on where you are in the process. If your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 portability lets you change to a same or similar occupation without restarting PERM. If you change before that threshold, the new employer typically needs to restart the full PERM and I-140 process, though your original priority date can carry over once the first I-140 was approved.