Facilities Manager

Avenue5 Residential; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Avenue5 Residential is seeking a Facilities Manager to maintain the community's physical condition, safety, and functionality. You will perform advanced maintenance and coordinate with leadership and vendors to ensure efficiency and minimal downtime.

The role requires HVAC and boiler system knowledge, three plus years in building maintenance, and strong organizational and customer service skills in a multifamily setting. On-call duties and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• HVAC certification required.
• EPA certification preferred.
• Three plus years in building maintenance/engineering.
• Experience with roofing issues and leak investigations.
• Experience in multifamily or commercial environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance on building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical).
• Troubleshoot and support critical systems including pools, elevators, access control.
• Conduct inspections and coordinate preventative maintenance.
• Respond to service requests promptly and maintain records.
• Coordinate with vendors and manage contracted work.
• Assist with on-call emergencies and safety compliance.
• Travel up to 20% as needed.
• Maintain overall cleanliness and functionality of the community.

Skills

Maintenance lead

Troubleshooting

HVAC systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing

Safety compliance

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

EPA certification

HVAC certification

Job description

The facilities manager is responsible for maintaining the overall physical condition, safety, and functionality of the community. This role performs advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems- including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical components- while supporting preventative maintenance programs and responding to service requests. The building engineer partners with community leadership and vendors to ensure efficient operations, minimal system downtime, and compliance with safety standards, while delivering a high level of service to residents, associates, and guests.

Summary Of Responsibilities

The facilities manager is responsible for maintaining the overall physical condition, safety, and functionality of the community. This role performs advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems- including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical components- while supporting preventative maintenance programs and responding to service requests. The building engineer partners with community leadership and vendors to ensure efficient operations, minimal system downtime, and compliance with safety standards, while delivering a high level of service to residents, associates, and guests.

Job Title:

Facilities Manager

Salary:

$115,000 to $130,000 per year

Summary Of Responsibilities

The facilities manager is responsible for maintaining the overall physical condition, safety, and functionality of the community. This role performs advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of building systems- including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical components- while supporting preventative maintenance programs and responding to service requests. The building engineer partners with community leadership and vendors to ensure efficient operations, minimal system downtime, and compliance with safety standards, while delivering a high level of service to residents, associates, and guests.

Primary Responsibilities And Objectives

• Perform general maintenance and repairs on building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems
• Troubleshoot and support critical building systems, including pools, spas, elevators, and access control/fob systems, ensuring minimal downtime
• Conduct routine inspections and proactively resolve issues
• Execute preventative maintenance programs
• Perform plumbing diagnostics and leak investigations
• Support and maintain boiler systems and central plant equipment
• Respond to service requests promptly
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations
• Assist with vendor coordination and oversee contracted work
• Support emergency maintenance needs, including on-call responsibilities
• Maintain overall cleanliness and functionality of the community
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education And Experience

• High school diploma is required
• Three plus years of experience in building maintenance or engineering
• EPA certification preferred
• HVAC certification required
• Three to five years of experience identifying and managing roofing-related issues, including leak detection, repair coordination, and preventative maintenance
• Strong maintenance lead experience or background in multifamily or commercial environments
• Experience with plumbing, leak investigations, and boiler systems
• Working knowledge of building envelope systems, including roofs, facades, windows, and waterproofing, with the ability to identify potential issues and coordinate timely maintenance and repairs

Skills And Requirements

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and current auto insurance is required
• Ability to read, write, and understand English
• Ability to use general office equipment, such as telephone, fax machine, printer, copier, and key track systems
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to others
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently as part of a team
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to perform basic mathematical functions
• Ability to cope with and defuse situations involving angry or difficult people
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Must maintain professional appearance and comply with prescribed uniform policy
• Must comply with all safety requirements
• Required to complete and successfully pass the Avenue5 Fair Housing and Preventing Discrimination and Harassment training and other courses if assigned

Scheduling

• Required to maintain a regular schedule, which may require working outside business hours, weekends, and non-traditional holidays
• May be required to participate in an on-call rotation as needed
• Ability to travel as required (20%)

Environment

• Exposure to environment typically found in an office building

Physical Requirements

Avenue5 will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. These functions include, but are not limited to:

• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to observe and detect signs of emergency through visual and/or auditory cues
• Must be able to remain stationary, move around, reach, and position oneself as needed for extended periods of time
• Ability to communicate and express or exchange ideas with others, as well as those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
• Ability to perceive the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels, including the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discriminations in sound
• Visual requirements including color, depth perception, and field vision
• Ability to compare, copy, coordinate, synthesize, negotiate, communicate, and instruct
• Ability to tolerate stressful situations
• Ability to work under minimal to moderate supervision

This job description is not an all-inclusive list of functions and tasks. Over the length of employment, these functions and tasks may change.

Diversity

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Avenue5 is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.