Maintenance Director

Hunt Military Communities; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 116,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Hunt Military Communities in the Fort Lee, NJ area seeks a Maintenance Director to preserve the condition of assets across 950+ units, ensuring safety, compliance, and efficient maintenance operations.

You will lead staff, manage budgets, coordinate preventive maintenance, supervise vendors, and uphold service standards while driving resident satisfaction and cash flow. EPA HVAC and OSHA-10 certifications are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred
• 5+ years in building maintenance required
• Experience managing maintenance staff preferred
• Knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, coach, evaluate and discipline maintenance staff
• Manage property budget and focus on maximizing cash flow
• Schedule, train, supervise and evaluate maintenance personnel
• Ensure on-time response and completion of work orders
• Oversee purchase orders and vendor contracts to meet standards
• Establish emergency on-call procedures
• Supervise equipment maintenance and inspections
• Manage make-ready of vacated units
• Conduct regular site inspections and safety meetings
• Provide technical guidance and ensure compliance with requirements

Skills

Staff leadership

Budget management

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Vendor management

Communication

Scheduling

Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

A Brief Overview

The Maintenance Director is responsible for maintaining the physical condition of asset in a safe, attractive, and comfortable condition. Accountable for achieving financial operation and maintenance metrics. Responsibilities include but not limited to establishing preventive maintenance programs, safety, compliance, performing property and equipment inspections, maintaining the project inventory, supervising personnel, assigning maintenance tasks, and preparing work schedules, and ensuring compliance with all maintenance related policies. The typical scope of responsibility is 950+ units.

What You Will Do

• Performs all tasks typically associated with managing staff such as, recruit, hire, train, coach, evaluate and discipline up to and including termination of direct reports.
• Assumes responsibility for the financial performance and operations within the approved budget of the property. The focus is maximizing cash flow after debt service. Operates within purchasing guidelines.
• Schedules, trains, supervises, and evaluates all subordinate maintenance personnel. This includes ensuring the maintenance team is fully compliant with all required training.
• Ensures property goals for response and completion times are met.
• Prioritizes work orders and follows up on assignments to ensure timely completion.
• Oversees, prepares, and approves purchase orders in accordance with approved budget and company guidelines in order to achieve property service standards.
• Establishes emergency on-call procedures.
• Provides oversight for all company owned equipment and small tools. Coordinating or performing equipment maintenance inspection process and records.
• Supervises the make ready of vacated units.
• Executes regular documented inspections of the property.
• Manages a variety of systems to ensure handling resident service requests.
• Establishes preventive maintenance procedures. Maintains accurate records regarding preventive maintenance requests and expenditures.
• Manages vendor relationships including ensuring contract compliance and oversight.
• Provides constant vendor/contractor communications concerning work scheduling, billings, vendor relations and certifications of insurance. Approves and submits all invoices to corporate office for payment.
• Assists the Community Director in performing annual / semi-annual site compliance inspections.
• Assists in all aspects of the property’s maintenance, including grounds, custodial, preventive, corrective, deferred, and emergency.
• Contributes to resident retention programs.
• Ensures unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Learns and ensures compliance with all company, local, state, and federal safety rules.
• Conducts regularly scheduled safety meetings in accordance with all applicable guidelines. This includes monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Provides technical guidance and inspects work to validate it is performed per requirements.
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Company, property and departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
• This position requires driving for the Company using either 1) a Company vehicle, at any frequency from Rarely to Constantly; or, 2) a Personal or Rental vehicle to conduct Company business more than 50% of the time to perform work duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or other related discipline. Preferred
• in the absence of a degree, directly related job experience in the maintenance of multi-unit residential houses, apartment complex or other public use structures, where proven knowledge may offset the degree requirement. Required
• 5 or more years’ experience in building maintenance. Required
• Previous experience managing other highly desirable. Preferred
• Have knowledge of the following trades/skills: electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance
• Perform work outside in all weather conditions and perform physical work, as well as to lift weights of up to 50 pounds regularly and above 50 pounds occasionally.
• Willing and able to work occasional on-call shifts.
• Requires a self-motivated, team player who pays close attention to detail and who can prioritize in a fast-moving environment.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively.
• Must combine effective leadership and strong technical knowledge with a positive and service-oriented attitude.
• Must motivate, delegate, and provide constructive feedback as appropriate to a team.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of different people in a variety of situations.
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certification EPA HVAC Certification Required
• OSHA-10 Training OSHA 10 Certification Required
• DL NUMBER - Driver's License, Valid and in State Required

Compensation

We are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The hiring range for this position is generally between $115,920 - $125,000, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. Final salaries will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, licenses, certifications, and/or experience. In addition to these factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the general Hiring Range for the role. Hiring at the top of the range is reserved for exceptionally qualified candidates. We consider internal and external factors as a part of every final offer. We also offer a generous total compensation and benefits package.

Benefits

A competitive salary is only one part of your total rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, retirement, rewards programs, and so much more!

EEO/ADA

The Company and its affiliates provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.