Maintenance Supervisor at Lake St. James Apartments

Lake St. James Apartments in Conyers, Georgia is looking for a Maintenance Supervisor to lead the day-to-day physical operations of the community. Cottonwood Residential manages a growing national multifamily portfolio, and this position sits at the center of how a property actually performs, from resident satisfaction scores to budget adherence to the speed and quality of turns.

The core of the job is leading the maintenance team: assigning and prioritizing work orders, running the make-ready process, and making sure preventative maintenance gets done on schedule rather than deferred until something breaks. You'll also be hands-on when the work calls for it, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, general repairs across the property. This isn't a desk role with occasional walkthroughs. You're managing people, managing vendors, managing inventory, and doing real technical work when the situation requires it.

Vendor oversight matters here. You'll source, schedule, and hold vendors accountable to scope and timelines, while tracking maintenance-related expenses against the property budget. That means purchase orders, cost tracking, and accurate documentation aren't an afterthought. SDS logs, inspection reports, and work order closeouts all fall under your oversight.

Resident experience connects directly to this role. A slow turn or an ignored work order shows up in renewal decisions. The Maintenance Supervisor sets the tone for how quickly and professionally the team responds, and that reputation compounds over time at the property level.

One thing worth understanding about the Conyers submarket: it's seen steady Class B garden-style demand over the past several years, with residents who tend to value responsiveness and community upkeep. A supervisor who can keep occupancy-supporting standards high without overrunning a maintenance budget is genuinely valued here.

What you'll need to be considered

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• At least two years of multifamily maintenance experience
• At least two years supervising or leading a maintenance team
• EPA Type II or Universal Certification (required)
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) preferred
• CAMT certification preferred
• Working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general building systems
• Comfort with Microsoft Office; Entrata experience is a plus
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. regularly, with assistance for heavier loads
• Availability for evenings, weekends, and on-call rotation

Strong candidates typically come in knowing how to balance urgency with quality. The supervisors who stand out aren't the ones who close the most work orders in a day. They're the ones whose teams close the right ones correctly the first time, who catch deferred maintenance before it becomes a capex surprise, and who develop technicians rather than just directing them.