Assistant Maintenance Manager

Socket.dev; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 50% Rent Discount

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401(k) with Company Match

PTO including holidays and sick leave

Job summary

Morgan Properties is seeking an Assistant Service Manager to lead maintenance operations for a 376-unit community in Downingtown, PA. You will work with the Service Manager to mentor technicians and handle daily workflows.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in multifamily maintenance, strong HVAC troubleshooting, and hands-on skills across appliances, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry. HVAC/EPA certification is preferred but not required for strong experience.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of multifamily maintenance experience.
• Strong HVAC troubleshooting experience is required.
• Hands-on maintenance skills across appliances, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, and general building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Service Manager with the day-to-day maintenance operations of a 376-unit apartment community.
• Coordinate daily work orders, make-readies, preventative maintenance, and team priorities.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repairs involving HVAC systems, appliances, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, and general building maintenance.
• Lead by example while supporting, mentoring, and providing day-to-day guidance to Maintenance Technicians.
• Prioritize workload and keep maintenance projects on schedule.
• Assist with maintaining community grounds and overall property appearance to meet standards.
• Manage maintenance inventory, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Inspect vacant apartments, common areas, and exteriors to ensure quality standards.

Skills

Multifamily maintenance leadership

HVAC troubleshooting

Mentoring/team leadership

Tools

Mobile work order apps

Job description

Step Into Leadership with Morgan Properties

Assistant Maintenance Manager Opportunity

What You'll Be Doing

Ready to turn your maintenance experience into your next leadership opportunity? Join our 376-unit Preserve at Milltown apartment community in Downingtown, PA as an Assistant Service Manager and take an active role in keeping our community running at its best.

Working alongside an experienced Service Manager, you’ll help lead daily maintenance operations, support and mentor the maintenance team, and tackle the more complex service challenges that come with a busy multifamily community. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong HVAC troubleshooting skills, well-rounded maintenance experience, and previous multifamily leadership experience who is ready to continue growing their career.

As an Assistant Service Manager, you will:

• Assist the Service Manager with the day-to-day maintenance operations of a 376-unit apartment community
• Help coordinate daily work orders, apartment make-readies, preventative maintenance, and team priorities
• Perform advanced troubleshooting and repairs involving HVAC systems, appliances, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, and general building maintenance
• Lead by example while supporting, mentoring, and providing day-to-day guidance to Maintenance Technicians
• Help prioritize workload and keep maintenance projects moving efficiently and on schedule
• Assist with maintaining community grounds and ensuring the overall appearance of the property meets company standards
• Help manage maintenance inventory, tools, equipment, and supplies
• Conduct inspections of vacant apartments, common areas, and building exteriors to ensure quality standards are consistently met
• Support snow removal and emergency maintenance as needed
• Participate in a rotating 24-hour on-call schedule every three weeks as part of a fully staffed maintenance team
• Complete additional projects and responsibilities assigned by the Service Manager

Compensation & Incentives:

• Base Pay: $26.00–$29.00 per hour
• Up to 50% Rent Discount
• Property Staff Shared Renewal Commissions
• Morgan Essentials: $300 Quarterly
• On-call Appreciation: $15/day while holding the on-call phone
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off, including 10 paid holidays and sick leave

Hours & Schedule:

• Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Rotating paid on-call every three weeks
• Must be available for weather-related and emergency maintenance events
• Schedule may adjust based on business needs

What We’ll Expect From You:

• 2–3 years of multifamily maintenance experience
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or providing day-to-day directions to maintenance team members in a multifamily environment
• Strong HVAC troubleshooting experience is required
• Well-rounded maintenance skills including appliances, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, and general building maintenance
• HVAC/EPA certification is preferred but not required for candidates with strong hands-on experience
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions
• Comfortable using smartphones, mobile work order applications, and computers
• Active, valid driver’s licence and reliable personal vehicle
• Ability to respond to on-call and emergency maintenance needs
• A dependable, team-first approach with strong communication and resident service skills

At Morgan Properties, we believe strong leaders lead by example. We invest in people who take pride in their work, treat others with respect, act with integrity, and take ownership of getting the job done right. You’ll have the opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills, expand your technical expertise, and continue building your career with a company that values growth from within.

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If you are hired at Morgan Properties, your overall compensation package will also be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience which may result in total compensation outside of this range.

Get To Know Us:

Established in 1985, Morgan Properties is a national real estate investment and management company headquartered in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, with a corporate office in Rochester, New York. Morgan Properties and its affiliates pursue a diversified investment strategy focusing on multifamily equity investments, commercial mortgage‑backed securities, preferred equity, and whole loans. Morgan Properties and its affiliates own and manage a multifamily portfolio comprising over 110,000 units across more than 400 communities in 22 states – the company is consistently one of the largest owners of multifamily in the country.

Additionally, the company has made investments in commercial mortgage‑backed securities backed by over $40 billion in multifamily loans. With over 2,500 employees, Morgan Properties prides itself on its quick decision‑making capabilities, strong capital relationships, and proven operational expertise. For more information, please visit www.morganproperties.com.