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How much do floating maintenance supervisor jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for floating maintenance supervisor in the United States is $31.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.08 and $38.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a floating maintenance supervisor?

Floating maintenance supervisors are professionals who oversee maintenance operations across multiple sites or properties, rather than being assigned to just one location. Their primary role is to ensure that all equipment, facilities, and systems are properly maintained and functioning efficiently in the areas they are assigned to cover. They often fill in where needed, address urgent maintenance issues, and provide support during staff shortages or high workload periods. This position requires flexibility, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Floating maintenance supervisors are commonly found in industries like property management, hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a floating maintenance supervisor?

To thrive as a Floating Maintenance Supervisor, you need substantial experience in facility maintenance, strong troubleshooting skills, and often a relevant technical certification such as HVAC, electrical, or plumbing. Familiarity with computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS), safety protocols, and various hand and power tools is typically required. Leadership, adaptability, and effective communication are essential soft skills for managing teams across multiple locations and responding to diverse maintenance challenges. These skills ensure operational efficiency, safety compliance, and timely resolution of maintenance issues in different environments.

What unique challenges does a floating maintenance supervisor face compared to a site-based supervisor?

A Floating Maintenance Supervisor often manages multiple properties or locations, which requires strong organizational and time-management skills. Unlike site-based supervisors, they must quickly adapt to different environments, equipment, and teams, often troubleshooting unfamiliar systems on short notice. This role also involves frequent travel and communication with various property managers and maintenance teams, making flexibility and interpersonal skills essential. Successfully juggling these responsibilities can lead to broader experience and advancement opportunities within property management organizations.

What is the difference between Floating Maintenance Supervisor vs Maintenance Supervisor?

AspectFloating Maintenance SupervisorMaintenance Supervisor
CertificationsRelevant trade licenses, HVAC, electrical, plumbing certificationsSame as Floating Maintenance Supervisor
Work EnvironmentMultiple sites, flexible assignments, varied facilitiesSingle site or facility, consistent environment
Employer & Industry UsageProperty management, hospitality, commercial buildingsManufacturing, commercial, residential facilities
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for versatility and site coverageCompared for stability and specialization

The Floating Maintenance Supervisor and Maintenance Supervisor roles share similar certifications and work environments, but the Floating Maintenance Supervisor typically works across multiple sites, offering flexibility, while the Maintenance Supervisor usually oversees a single facility. Both roles are vital in property management and facilities maintenance industries, with the floating role providing broader experience and adaptability.

More about Floating Maintenance Supervisor jobs
Infographic showing various Floating Maintenance Supervisor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $65,662 per year, or $31.6 per hour.

Floating Maintenance Supervisor

Greystar

Tallahassee, FL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Greystar rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 290 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

71st of 204 rated real estate companies


Job description

Floating Maintenance Supervisor Full time Tallahassee, Florida
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ABOUT GREYSTAR

Greystar is a leading, fully integrated global real estate platform offering expertise in property management, investment management, development, and construction services in institutional-quality rental housing. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $300 billion of real estate in more than 265 markets globally with offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, managing over one million units/beds globally. Across its platforms, Greystar has nearly $79 billion of assets under management, including over $35 billion of development assets and over $36.5 billion of regulatory assets under management. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.


JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

This role oversees and performs technical and mechanical work that ensures the inside and external buildings, ground, amenities, and common areas of the community meet the Companys standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and overall functionality.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Assists and completes work orders generated from resident requests for service, as well as routine upkeep on the community by diagnosing the source or cause of the defect or problem, and making repairs in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements.
Oversees and completes the make-ready process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move-ins by completing the pre-move-out inspection, creating a punch list of maintenance work needed, scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining needed supplies and materials, completing all maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work.
Develops standards for the cleanliness and overall appearance of the communitys grounds, amenities, building exteriors, market ready unit interiors, breezeways, curbs, signage, leasing office, central garbage areas, parking lots, and other buildings and common areas to ensure that they reflect and represent the high quality of the community and Greystar standards.
Periodically inspects work performed by other service team members to assess effectiveness of policies and procedures and develop corrective action plans as needed.
Periodically inspects work performed by contractors, vendors and other service providers to verify the work, materials and services meet quality standards, scope and specifications as required.
Maintains adequate inventory of spare parts and maintenance materials and works with Community Manager to order supplies and tools as needed to stay within budgetary guidelines.
Completes monthly preventative maintenance procedures as outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manual.
Assists Community Manager in developing the budget for regular repair and maintenance and capital projects.
Supports cost-cutting and expense control programs by fixing rather than replacing parts when possible, not being wasteful with materials and supplies, and practicing the correct use for tools and equipment.
Conducts regularly scheduled Greystar safety meetings, ensure all MSDS sheets are current and readily accessible, and keeps up to date on all OSHA and other safety related laws and requirements to ensure community compliance.
Demonstrates customer services skills by treating residents and others with respect, answering questions from team and residents, responding sensitively to complaints about maintenance services, and assigned work orders with efficiency and urgency.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma, GED, or related experience and training.
Experience in property management maintenance, other building maintenance, or related trade.
Incumbents must provide own hand tools unless prohibited by State law and must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of hand tools, power tools, user-moved aids, mechanical equipment and measuring devices.
Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define and correct problems.
Proficiency in customer service and interpersonal communication skills in order to effectively interact with residents, clients, team members, and other business contacts, respond courteously to questions and requests, and stay calm when addressing and resolving customer problems.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively to represent company management in a support capacity, act as the first point of contact for internal team members and external visitors to the Company, and answer questions related to department operating policies.
Proficiency in internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs in order to maintain records of information and develop and provide information for the managers use. Property management system experience preferred.
Mathematical skills necessary to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers, decimals, and fractions in order to review and complete various financial, administrative, and legal documents.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS:
Incumbents must have EPA certifications Type I and II or Universal if the position requires working on a sealed HVAC system to test system pressures, handle refrigerants, etc.
Incumbents must have all certifications as required by State and Local jurisdictions.
Incumbents must have a valid drivers license to operate a golf cart on the property, if applicable.
TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Incumbents need to be able to stand, walk, and/or sit for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, climb ladders, reach, carry objects, and crawl in confined areas.
Incumbents must be able to work inside and outside in all weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, hail, wind, sleet).
Job demands may require incumbents to push, pull, lift, carry, or maneuver weights of up to twenty-five (25) pounds independently and fifty (50) pounds with assistance.
Local, routine travel may be required to attend business meetings, training programs, or other situations necessary for the accomplishment of some or all of the daily responsibilities of this position.
Incumbents must be able to work a flexible work schedule, which includes taking call during evenings, weekends, and holidays.
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The hourly range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00


Additional Compensation:


Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including business requirements, prior experience, current skills and geographical location.

  • Corporate Positions:Inaddition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participateina quarterly or annual bonus program based onindividual and company performance.
  • Onsite Property Positions:Inaddition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participatein weekly, monthly, and/or quarterly bonus programs.

Robust Benefits Offered*:

  • Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability & Lifeinsurance benefits. Low (free basic) employee Medical costs for employee-only coverage; costs discounted after 3 and 5 years of service.
  • Generous Paid Time off. All new hires start with 15 days of vacation, 4 personal days, 10 sick days, and 11 paid holidays. Plus your birthday off after 1 year of service! Additional vacation accrued with tenure.
  • For onsite team members, onsite housing discount at Greystar-managed communities are available subject to discount and unit availability.
  • 6-Week Paid Sabbatical after 10 years of service (and every 5 years thereafter).
  • 401(k) with Company Match up to 6% of pay after 6 months of service.
  • Paid Parental Leave and lifetime Fertility Benefit reimbursement up to $10,000 (includes adoption or surrogacy).
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Critical Illness, Accident, HospitalIndemnity, PetInsurance and Legal Plans.
  • Charitable giving program and benefits.

*Benefits offered for full-time employees. For Union and Prevailing Wage roles, compensation and benefits may vary from the listedinformation above due to Collective Bargaining Agreements and/or local governing authority.


Greystar will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.


Greystar is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.


Important Notice: Greystar will never request your banking details or other sensitive personal information during the interview process. Greystar does not conduct any interviews via text or messaging, and all communication will come from official Greystar email addresses (@greystar.com). If you receive suspicious requests, please report them immediately to AskHR@greystar.com.

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