Maintenance Director

Hunt Companies, Inc.; Fort Lee (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement plans

Job summary

A property management firm in Fort Lee, NJ, is seeking a Maintenance Director to oversee the maintenance and safety of over 950 units. The ideal candidate will manage a team, establish preventive maintenance programs, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Minimum requirements include 5 years of building maintenance experience, a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and necessary certifications. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building maintenance is required.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Must have knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and carpentry.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff, recruit, hire, train and evaluate maintenance personnel.
• Ensure compliance with safety and maintenance policies.
• Establish preventive maintenance procedures and ensure timely completion of tasks.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Technical knowledge in building maintenance

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or related field

EPA HVAC Certification

OSHA 10 Certification

Valid Driver's License

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.
• 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. 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. 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! Click Here for Benefits Overview https://www.huntmilitarycommunities.com/careers/benefits You must be able to pass a drug, background screen and physical abilities test/motor vehicle record check (if one is required per the position).

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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.