Maintenance Coordinator at Penner Property Management – Independence, Missouri

We are seeking a highly accountable, fast-paced, and task-driven Maintenance Coordinator to join our team. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth operation of our property management services by overseeing daily maintenance workflows, holding vendors accountable, providing exceptional updates to all parties involved, and keeping all work orders on track and completed on time.

This is not a passive role; you must be proactive, detail-oriented, and relentless about follow-up. Strong problem-solving skills are essential, as you will regularly need to think on your feet, resolve issues quickly, and keep projects moving forward. If you thrive in a high-speed environment and take ownership of outcomes, this position will be a strong fit.

Why Join Us: You’ll be part of a driven, high-performance team that values ownership, efficiency, and results. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on operations and play a key role in maintaining the quality of our portfolio.

If you are someone who thrives on staying on top of tasks, solving problems, pushing things forward, and getting results—apply today.

$20 - $21 hourly

• Manage and monitor all maintenance work orders daily to ensure they are scheduled, completed, and closed out by the required due dates
• Proactively follow up with vendors and tenants to confirm timelines, progress, and completion of repairs
• Dispatch new work orders quickly and accurately, ensuring proper vendor assignment
• Hold vendors accountable for communication, timeliness, and quality of work
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise and implement solutions to keep work orders on track
• Onboard new maintenance vendors, including vetting, setup, and expectations alignment
• Conduct occupied property walks to assess condition, identify issues, and ensure standards are being maintained
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with internal team members, tenants, and owners
• Track and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

What Success Looks Like:

• Work orders are consistently completed on time or ahead of schedule
• Vendors are responsive, reliable, and meet expectations
• Maintenance issues are proactively managed and resolved efficiently
• Properties are well-maintained and regularly inspected

• Superb attention to detail, work ethic, and communication skills
• Should be able to demonstrate understanding of heating and air conditioning units, plumbing systems, and electrical systems

• Strong sense of accountability, takes ownership, and follows through without being asked
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick, effective decisions
• Ability to move quickly, manage multiple tasks, and perform under pressure
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills
• Experience in property management, maintenance coordination, or a similar role preferred
• Comfortable enforcing expectations and holding vendors accountable
• Tech-savvy and able to learn systems quickly

At Penner Property Management, we believe in showing up, working hard, and putting people first. Every team member plays a role in creating a welcoming environment for our residents and a supportive environment for each other. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a company that values dedication, accountability, and a culture of care. Where hard work is recognized and helping people is at the heart of everything we do.