Facilities Manager

Campus Apartments; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A property management firm is seeking an Experienced Facilities Manager in Richmond, Virginia. The role involves maintaining property upkeep, managing maintenance staff, and overseeing capital improvement projects. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, HVAC certification, and at least two years supervisory experience. Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills are essential. The position offers a chance to work closely with the General Manager to ensure smooth operations and maintenance schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, additional education preferred.
• HVAC certification is essential.
• Certification in electrical systems (commercial and residential).
• Universal certification to be obtained within one year.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance required.
• Licensed pool operator needed if applicable.
• Minimum of two years supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the property's physical and mechanical upkeep.
• Schedule capital improvement projects and manage contractors.
• Repair appliances and boiler machinery.
• Manage maintenance staff, ensuring quality work order completion.
• Hire and terminate maintenance staff in collaboration with GM.
• Maintain good tenant relations and report issues.

Skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Additional education

HVAC certification

Electrical certification

Job description

Experienced Facilities Manager wanted!

We’re looking for a Facilities Manager to maintain the property’s physical and mechanical upkeep. The role reports to the General Manager and involves a broad range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance of painting and cleaning of the property (internal and external)
• Maintenance work (including mechanical work), code work, fire alarm check, capital improvement projects completed in-house
• Schedule any capital improvement projects and apartment work
• Set the scope, get bids, check contractors and submit for approval when improvements are done with outside contractors
• Repair all appliances (refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, etc.); obtain prices and quotes for appliances when necessary
• Repair and ensure all boiler machinery is kept in good working condition; includes completion of monthly inspection reports
• Snow removal where applicable
• Order pool supplies and ensure that they are maintained properly where applicable
• Maintain good tenant relations and inform General Manager of any potential or existing problems
• Manage the night and weekend maintenance staff; includes bus drivers where applicable
• Ensure that maintenance staff completes all work orders in a timely, professional and courteous manner
• Hire and terminate maintenance staff in cooperation with General Manager; includes cleaners, painters, grounds people, courtesy officers, etc.
• Ensure that payroll is submitted accurately and in a timely fashion for the maintenance staff
• Work with General Manager on a daily basis for scheduling, budgeting, etc.

Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Additional education preferred
• HVAC certification
• Certification in electrical (commercial and residential)
• Universal certification to be obtained within one year of hire
• Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance
• Licensed pool operator if the community maintains a pool
• Minimum of two years supervisory experience preferred
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate instructions accurately