Assistant Maintenance Manager

Morgan Properties; Downingtown (Chester County); Hybrid; USD 74,501,000 - 83,097,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Base pay $26–$29/hr

Rent discount

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

On-call pay $15/day

Job summary

Morgan Properties is seeking an Assistant Maintenance Manager for the Preserve at Milltown in Downingtown, PA. You will work with the Service Manager to lead daily maintenance operations across a 376-unit community, mentor technicians, and handle advanced HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, hands-on maintenance expertise, and flexibility to respond to on-call emergencies. Competitive pay with benefits and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of multifamily maintenance experience.
• Previous leadership or mentoring experience in multifamily settings.
• Strong HVAC troubleshooting skills are required.
• Broad maintenance skills including appliances, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Service Manager with daily maintenance operations for a 376-unit community.
• Coordinate daily work orders, make-readies, preventative maintenance, and team priorities.
• Perform advanced repairs on HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Lead and mentor Maintenance Technicians on the team.
• Support grounds upkeep and inventory management.
• Conduct inspections of vacant apartments and common areas.
• Support snow removal and on-call maintenance as needed.
• Participate in rotating 24-hour on-call schedule every three weeks.

Skills

Multifamily maintenance

HVAC troubleshooting

Leadership & mentoring

General building maintenance

On-call readiness

Education

HVAC/EPA certification (preferred)

Tools

Mobile work order apps

Job description

Step Into Leadership with Morgan Properties

Assistant Maintenance Manager + $1200 Sign On Bonus

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 scheduleAssist 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:

• Sign On Bonus: $1200.00
• 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 license 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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