Assistant Maintenance Manager New Arlington, VA

Comstock Holding Companies, Inc.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K Match

Life Insurance

Career Development

Advancement Opportunities

Professional Development Funds

Employee Discount

Friendly work environment

Job summary

Comstock Holding Companies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Maintenance Manager to lead the onsite maintenance team across multiple communities, ensuring 100% uptime and top-tier resident satisfaction.

The role involves budget collaboration, multi-year capital planning, and supervising both in-house staff and contractors. The ideal candidate has extensive experience with HVAC, electrical, plumbing, building automation, and high-rise operations, plus strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Current Driver's License
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification
• Master Electrician/Plumber preferred
• At least 10 years of Residential maintenance experience
• At least 8 years building facilities operation experience in a luxury apartment
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience as senior engineer/technician or equivalent position in facilities management
• Building automation systems experience required
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems in multi-family housing and mid to large size facility operations
• Exposure to budgeting and basic accounting
• Understands elevator maintenance, fire sprinkler/alarm systems and high-rise buildings
• Proficient with computers and relevant computer programs
• Experience with MS Office and Yardi preferred
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work after hours, as needed including on-call rotation
• Must be able to work with integrity and accountability
• Customer-focused and results-oriented
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Exceptional oral and written communication, active listening, and organizational skills
• Ability to establish strong working relationships in a team
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Self-directed and able to work independently

Responsibilities

• Lead onsite maintenance team to deliver safe, reliable service.
• Manage work assignments, supervision, and direction as needed.
• Ensure prompt and efficient service by maintenance team members.
• Partner with Property Manager on budgets, forecast budgets and reviews.
• Develop multi-year capital project plans and manage capital projects.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and other key systems.
• Oversee renovations and aspects of new construction.
• Participate in annual budget planning and vendor selection.
• Perform regular site inspections for property condition and compliance.
• Ensure apartment turnovers and work orders are completed timely.
• Oversee contractors working within the building.
• Identify and remediate safety hazards to ensure safety.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for building infrastructure.
• Maintain infrastructure documentation and drawings as required.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Budgeting

HVAC knowledge

Electrical & plumbing knowledge

Building automation

MS Office

Yardi

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

EPA Section 608 Universal Certification

Master Electrician/Plumber preferred

Tools

MS Office

Yardi

Job description

The Senior Maintenance Manager is responsible for the effective daily leadership and administration of the onsite maintenance team with the objectives of safely, efficiently, and effectively operating machinery and systems. The SMM must ensure the highest level of professionalism while meeting/exceeding the needs of the residents and ownership and a commitment to achieving the goal of 100% uptime and customer satisfaction throughout the maintenance team. This position will travel regularly between multiple communities. #weshowup

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Class “A” customer service – Building a good rapport with residents and going above and beyond whenever possible
• Effectively manage assigned staff to include activities such as assigning work, providing supervision and direction as needed
• Ensure prompt and efficient service by the maintenance team members
• Partner with Property Manager to adhere to budgets, forecast budgets and financial reviews
• Develop multi-year capital project plans and manage the process to complete the capital projects
• Oversees the condition and preventive maintenance programs of key asset systems; HVAC systems, fire protection, sprinkler suppression, retail kitchen hood systems, plumbing – sewer mains/ structural building plumbing, sump pumps, vertical transportation, electrical switchgear distribution, natural gas generators and ATS configuration and testing requirements etc.
• Responsible for renovations and various aspects of new construction
• Participates in annual budget planning and provides input to vendor selection
• Perform regular site inspections to assess physical property condition, compliance and overall administration
• Ensure apartment turn overs and work orders are completed in a timely fashion
• Oversee the activities of contractors working within the building.
• Identify safety hazards within the building and incorporate the remediation of such hazards to ensure that the building’s staff and occupants work in a safe environment
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory laws and guidelines are met as they relate to the operation of the building’s infrastructure
• Maintain all infrastructure and compliance documentation for the building including up-to-date building drawings and single lines as well as documentation mandated for maintaining regulatory compliance with Federal, State or Local law
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Current Driver's License
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification
• Master of Electrician and Plumbing preferred
• At least 10 years of Residential maintenance experience
• At least 8 years building facilities operation experience in a luxury apartment
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience as senior engineer/technician or equivalent position in facilities management
• Building automation systems experience required
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems in multi-family housing and mid to large size facility operations
• Exposure to budgeting and basic accounting
• Understands elevator maintenance, fire sprinkler/alarm systems and high-rise buildings
• Proficient with computers and relevant computer programs
• General understanding and use of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookExperience with Yardi preferred
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work after hours, as needed including on-call rotation
• Must be highly credible and trustworthy, and operate with high degree of integrity
• Must hold oneself and others accountable and strive for a high level of excellence
• Must have a positive, can-do attitude and be able to fuel growth and innovation
• Must be customer-focused and results-oriented
• Must want to continuously learn and develop
• Exceptional oral and written communication, active listening, and organizational skills
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with others in team setting
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Self-directed and able to work independently, with minimal supervision

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, twist, and/or reach
• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds
• Continuous repetitive motions
• Work under variable temperature conditions (or extreme heat or cold), under variable noise levels, outdoors/indoors, around fumes and/or hazards, around dust and/or mite hazards, around chemicals and bio-hazards

• Compensation:- Competitive Salary with Bonus Potential
• Generous Benefit Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, Life InsuranceCareer Development
• Opportunities for Advancement within our expanding portfolio
• Annual Professional Development Funds to fuel your growth
• Employee Discount for added benefits
• Enjoy a Friendly Work Environment that values collaboration
• Explore more perks and possibilities for growing your career with Comstock Companies! Discover what sets us apart!

$28 - $32 USD

The wage range listed for this position reflects a reasonable estimate and considers multiple factors that influence compensation decisions. These may include, but are not limited to, your skills, experience, training, licensure, certifications, and the specific needs of the organization. The posted range does not reflect adjustments for geographic differentials tied to where the role may be filled.

At Comstock, it is not typical for a new hire to start at or near the top of the posted range. Compensation is determined based on the unique circumstances of each candidate.

You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program. Any award under this program is subject to its rules and may depend on individual and organizational performance.