Maintenance Coordinator

Upper Management Realty; New Orleans (LA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Upper Management Realty is seeking a dynamic Maintenance Coordinator for our Uptown New Orleans office. You will lead in-house maintenance staff (6-8) and coordinate external vendors to keep multiple properties safe and performant.

This office-based role requires occasional field visits to assess conditions and plan proactive maintenance. Ideal candidates have proven supervisory experience in multifamily or commercial settings, solid HVAC/electrical/plumbing knowledge, and strong project

Qualifications

• Experience supervising facilities teams in multifamily or commercial settings.
• Hands-on mechanical knowledge with HVAC/electrical/plumbing.
• Strong multi-task project management under deadlines.
• Proficient in day-to-day business software and email.

Responsabilités

• Lead and supervise facilities maintenance teams to deliver timely repairs across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Oversee the management of Properties using Appfolio to track work orders, assets, and maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate service calls with trades including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general maintenance.
• Seek and obtain approvals for estimates and repairs.
• Ensure all work complies with quality and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot and triage incoming work orders and assign to technicians or trades.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, inspections, technician hours, and compliance documentation.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance, reduce downtime, and optimize maintenance costs.

Connaissances

Facilities management

HVAC knowledge

Electrical maintenance

Plumbing maintenance

Project management

Team leadership

Vendor coordination

English communication

Outils

Appfolio

Description du poste

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Maintenance Coordinator to lead our facilities maintenance operations. This position is Office-based in our Uptown New Orleans office but will require occasional trips to the field to see field conditions. In this vital role, you will oversee the management, coordination, and execution of maintenance activities across multiple properties, ensuring all property systems operate efficiently and safely. Your leadership will drive a proactive maintenance culture, optimize repair procedures, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. You will manage a team of 6-8 in house maintenance technicians, as well as coordinate outside vendors. This position offers an exciting opportunity to manage a diverse team of skilled technicians while maintaining high standards of facility performance and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise facilities maintenance teams to deliver timely and effective repairs across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
• Oversee the management of Properties using Appfolio property management software to track work orders, assets, and maintenance schedules.
• Coordinate service calls involving various trades including but not limited to HVAC system repair, electrical system troubleshooting, plumbing maintenance, and general maintenance & repair.
• Seek and obtain approvals for estimates and repairs.
• Ensure all work complies with quality and safety standards.
• Trouble shoot and triage incoming work order service requests, and assign to qualified technicians or trades for timely service.
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance activities, inspections, technician hours, and compliance documentation.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance, reduce downtime, and optimize maintenance costs.

Experience

• Proven management experience supervising facilities maintenance teams in multifamily or commercial environments.
• Mechanical knowledge with some prior hands-on experience in HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or general maintenance.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to deadlines.
• Skilled in standard technology platforms such as calanders, email communication, and ability to adopt proficiency in day-to-day business software.
• Supervising experience in managing field maintenance teams with a focus on operational excellence.
• High-Functioning individual with Excellent communication skills in English to effectively coordinate with team members, vendors, and stakeholders.

Join us as Maintenance Coordinator if you’re passionate about solving property and building issues, chasing excellence, and team leadership!