Maintenance Manager

Woodmont Properties; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property management company is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations, ensuring compliance with company standards and laws. The role includes supervising staff, managing budgets, and ensuring timely completion of work orders. Candidates should have significant experience in the industry and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years industry experience managing a team of 2+ technicians.
• Internal candidates require at least 2 years as Maintenance Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Ensure property completion of work orders within 1 business day.
• Supervise maintenance employees, including hiring and training.
• Manage expenses and preventative maintenance program.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Mathematical Reasoning

Education

HVAC Certification (EPA)

CPO Certification

Job description

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Description

Summary: The Maintenance Manager reports directly to the Community Manager and indirectly to the Regional Maintenance Manager and Regional Community Manager during the time he/she is assigned to a community. He/She is responsible for ensuring that the physical aspect of the apartment community meets the company’s standards and applicable laws in inspection, maintenance, and repair. Directly supervises on-site maintenance staff and leads the team in diagnosis and repair in areas such as HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pool, carpentry, drywalling, exterior structural, painting, appliances, and cleaning. Schedules, inspects, and oversees the apartment turnover process and, along with the Community Manager, oversees contractors working at the community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure property completion of work orders within 1 business day of submission.
• Ensure property completion of apartment turns within 6 days of move-out.
• Ensure scheduled preventative maintenance inspections & repairs are completed.
• Manage vendors and the apartment turn process.
• Manage expenses, preventative maintenance program, team schedules, and budgets.
• Maintain records per policy and ensure safety policies are followed.
• Perform routine repairs, direct maintenance staff, and coordinate with the Community Manager on scheduling.
• Oversee ground maintenance, cleaning, security, inventory, and emergency procedures.
• Supervise contractors and handle on-call duties during winter storms.
• Ensure safety, security, and cleanliness of the property.
• Order parts, solicit bids, and negotiate projects.
• Train new staff and update weekly reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervise maintenance employees, including hiring, training, performance appraisal, and discipline, in accordance with policies and laws.

Competencies

• Cost consciousness, diversity, ethics, organizational support, judgment, motivation, planning, professionalism, quality, quantity, safety, adaptability, attendance, dependability, initiative, innovation, technical skills, and administrative skills.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Minimum 5 years industry experience managing a team of 2+ technicians, HVAC Certification (EPA). Internal candidates require at least 2 years as Maintenance Supervisor and a 90-day step-up program.

Skills: Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively; mathematical reasoning; problem-solving abilities.

Certificates/Licenses: HVAC/EPA Certification, CPO (may vary by area).

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Must frequently lift/move up to 100 pounds, stand, walk, sit, and perform physical tasks. Work environment is moderate noise, with accommodations available for disabilities.