Maintenance Manager

The Michaels Organization; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Michaels Organization seeks a Maintenance Manager responsible for managing maintenance staff and ensuring the upkeep of properties. This role involves training staff, coordinating contractor activities, and performing various maintenance tasks while adhering to safety standards and building codes. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in maintenance management within a residential setting, ensuring properties are maintained to the highest standards.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Generous paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Employee Scholarship Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of maintenance experience, managing personnel.
• Familiarity with residential property maintenance preferred.
• Formal training in carpentry, plumbing, electrical work, painting, and refurbishing.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance staff and coordinate maintenance-related activities.
• Train staff on safety standards and procedures.
• Inspect units, buildings, and common areas periodically.

Skills

Management

Safety Standards

Technical Skills

Education

High School degree or equivalent trade-related courses

Any college or advanced technical training

Job description

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The Michaels Organization is a national leader in residential real estate offering full-service capabilities in development, property management, construction, and investment. At Michaels, our teammates strive to fulfill our promise of creating communities that lift lives – ones that jumpstart housing, education, civic engagement, and neighborhood prosperity. With this passion at the forefront of our business, Michaels teammates can be proud to be a part of the extraordinary, every day.

The Maintenance Manager manages the maintenance staff and is responsible for the overall maintenance of one or more property sites, and with the Community Manager ensures that the company obtains the best value for its maintenance and capital expenditure dollars and stays within budget. Responsible for coordinating all maintenance related (contractor) activities.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, counseling of maintenance staff and involvement in the termination process if required. Schedule subordinate maintenance personnel and work order requests, adhering to maintenance priorities.
• Train and coach staff on safety standards, procedures and policies. Identifies knowledge gaps of maintenance staff and ensures employees receive proper training.
• Participate in all maintenance projects, including periodically inspecting all units, buildings and common areas; performing repairs and janitorial assistance as needed as well as specific maintenance as detailed below.
• Identify and coordinate contractor activities. Negotiates contracts and scope of work.
• Keep accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, work orders, apartment refurbishing, annual inspections, inventories, purchase orders, and have full knowledge regarding contracts and suppliers, their services and goods. Be responsible for stock control and utilization of maintenance materials.
• Assist the Community Manager in scheduling apartment inspections and during apartment move-in and move-out inspections.
• May assist in performing detail maintenance procedures including, but not limited to those listed below:
• Perform light electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc.
• Perform light plumbing work, such as clearing stoppages, replacing fittings, etc.
• Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies, locks.
• Perform carpentry work, such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, sanding and refinishing floors.
• Painting, to include interior and exterior.
• Assist in custodial work, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash, cleaning windows, etc., in common areas.
• Repair concrete, masonry, roof, fencing, when required.
• Assist Exterminator when required.
• Participate in an on-call schedule for evening, weekend, holiday and emergency coverage.
• Make sure storage areas and entrances are locked and adequate lighting is maintained.
• Have knowledge regarding water and gas meter cut-offs, all apartment and fixture cut-offs, and sewer clean-outs and post map of same. Ensure staff operates within OSHA standards and company safety policies and procedures at all times.
• Adhere to and stay current on all applicable building codes.
• Ensure effective, timely and professional interactions with residents, contractors and property management team on all maintenance services provided.
• Directing and assist in performing scheduled maintenance on all equipment based on the manufacturers’ recommendations and operating manuals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• 5 or more year’s maintenance experience, to include experience managing a staff of personnel.
• Residential Property maintenance experience preferred, or experience in related field.
• Formal training or experience in the following areas: carpentry, plumbing work, electrical work, painting, refurbishing and cleaning, air-conditioning.
• Any specific skill required by the property.
• Willingness to assist with and work in areas other than strictly repair maintenance; such as janitorial, custodial, gardening, painting, etc.
• Boiler license, when required by property facilities.
• Familiarity with contract work hours and OSHA standards is required.
  
  

Required Education/Training

• High School degree or equivalent trade-related courses required.
• Any college or advanced technical training is preferred.
• Any specific certifications required by the property.
  
  

Required Skills And Abilities

• Valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record required
• Mechanical/Trade skills and abilities as listed in required experience.
• Ability to work with co-workers and residents professionally in a demanding environment.
• Must have ability to work safely and follow safety directives.
• Requires the ability to read, speak and comprehend work instructions and safety notices in the English language.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Work conditions will vary from clean rental units to extremely dirty jobs such as plumbing repair and grounds work.
• Will be exposed to cleaning solvents, paint fumes, dust, sharp objects and live electrical wiring.
• Must be willing to work evenings, weekends, holiday and on-call hours when required.
  
  

Salary Range Information

The range displayed on each job posting reflects the targeted base salary for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Rewards & Benefits

We know Michaels’ promise of lifting lives starts with our teammates, so making sure every single teammate is happy, healthy, and set up for a successful future is important to us. As part of our team, you will enjoy a competitive wage, a comprehensive benefit package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, prescription, etc., generous paid time off, a 401 (k) plan with a company match, and so much more. We believe in education – and in taking care of our own – so as an added incentive your children will be able to apply for the Michaels Employee Scholarship Program.

• Help make the world a better place in a team-oriented environment.
• Grow with our organization through various professional development opportunities.
• Collaborate and thrive in a company culture where all are welcome
  
  

Michaels teammates make a difference in the lives of residents, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. To learn more about the total rewards we offer please visit our website.

Come join our team. You’re going to love it here!

Salary Range

$35.00 per hour

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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