Grounds and Facilities Manager

Associa; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Associa, a leading provider of community management services, seeks a Maintenance Manager in Sterling, VA. The role oversees daily maintenance operations, ensures safety and compliance, and coordinates with internal teams and contractors to sustain property systems.

The ideal candidate brings supervisory experience, strong communication, and a proactive approach to reduce costs while maintaining service quality across multiple communities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years of general, residential, maintenance supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.
• Knowledge of electrical and plumbing codes and maintenance requirements, OSHA safety requirements, and state/local safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Walk and inspect community.
• Review work orders and assign to self and direct reports.
• Perform light carpentry, light electrical, and light plumbing tasks.
• Manage outside contractors and vendors.
• Inspect work performed by contracts, vendors, and direct reports.
• Develop routine and preventive maintenance schedules, oversee capital projects.
• Oversee and direct maintenance personnel, equipment installation, facilities equipment repair, and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinate with outside contractors to perform repairs and preventive maintenance on building equipment and grounds.
• Purchase and manage all related maintenance supplies and parts for equipment in the facility.

Skills

Maintenance supervision

Communication skills

Customer service oriented

Self-motivate

Time management

OSHA safety knowledge

Electrical & plumbing codes knowledge

Valid driver's license

Cost reduction mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

With more than 225 branch offices across North America, Associa is building the future of community for nearly five million residents worldwide. Our 11,000+ team members lead the industry with unrivaled education, expertise, and trailblazing innovation. For more than 43 years, Associa has brought positive impact and meaningful value to communities. To learn more, visit www.associaonline.com.

Job Description

Maintenance managers are responsible for an organization or facility's overall maintenance, ensuring that equipment is operated and maintained according to manufacturer specifications, work performed meets safety requirements, and all maintenance workers follow appropriate federal and state safety guidelines. The specific duties of maintenance managers vary according to the specific industry or organization, but generally include creating and following preventive maintenance schedules, overseeing a staff of maintenance or custodial staff, and inspecting and testing equipment or building systems.

Duties

• Walk and inspect community.
• Review work orders and assign to self and direct reports.
• Perform light carpentry, light electrical, and light plumbing tasks.
• Manage outside contractors and vendors.
• Inspect work performed by contracts, vendors, and direct reports.
• Develop routine and preventative maintenance schedule, oversee capital projects.
• Oversee and direct maintenance personnel, equipment installation, facilities equipment repair, and preventative maintenance.
• Coordinate with outside contractors to perform activities, repairs, preventive maintenance on building equipment, and building and grounds appearance.
• Purchase and manage all related maintenance supplies and plant equipment repair parts for all equipment in facility.
• Look for ways to reduce costs and increase efficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• 2+ years of general, residential, maintenance supervisory experience.
• Excellent communication skills, written and spoken.
• Takes ownership and the initiative. Solutions driven. Proactive in suggesting ways to improve processes and reduce costs.
• Customer service focused and team oriented.
• Self-motivate with strong follow-up skills.
• Knowledge of electrical and plumbing codes and maintenance requirements, (documentation, safety, required reporting, regulations, etc.); OSHA worksite and personal safety requirements and State or local governmental safety requirements.
• Time management and time critical prioritization skills.
• Valid driver's license is required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.