Maintenance Manager

KETTLER; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Prescription coverage

HSA/FSA

401(k) with company match

Job summary

KETTLER in Charleston, SC is seeking a Maintenance Manager responsible for all physical operations and curb appeal of the apartment community. Under the Community Manager, you will lead preventive and daily maintenance efforts to exceed resident satisfaction and retention goals.

Responsibilities include supervising a maintenance team, coordinating repairs, managing budgets, ordering supplies, and ensuring safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of maintenance experience.
• 2+ years supervisory experience.
• Universal EPA/CFC Certification required.
• Expertise in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance repairs, HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in maintenance projects including capital improvements.
• Coordinate and perform repair of property grounds, apartments, and building exteriors.
• Manage maintenance budgets and administrative tasks.
• Direct all property/ground upkeep, preventive care, and maintenance service efforts.
• Maintain accurate records for all services performed.
• Coordinate all contracted services and monitor vendor performance.
• Solicit bids, assess work, and track invoices for timely payment.
• Conduct Monthly & Quarterly Safety Meetings and ensure safety guidelines compliance.
• Sustain peak efficiency operation levels for all property components.
• Reinforce staffing schedules and ensure 24/7 emergency coverage.
• Contribute to staff recruitment and training.
• Oversee maintenance team and related duties.
• Inspect community, record deficiencies, and correct them.
• Order supplies within budget; manage make-ready timelines.

Skills

Maintenance management

Supervisory leadership

Troubleshooting

HVAC

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Communication

Job description

The Maintenance Manager, under the direction of the Community Manager, is responsible for all physical operations and maintaining curb appeal of the apartment community. You will spearhead all preventive and daily maintenance efforts with excellence and the highest level of consideration for a superior customer experience—exceeding targeted resident satisfaction and retention goals.

Compensation: $65,000 - $70,000

We offer a robustBenefits Packageincluding, but not limited to:

• Paid Time Off.
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance; Life Insurance; Prescription coverage.
• Tax-Advantaged Spending Accounts (HSA or FSA).
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in all maintenance projects including capital improvements.
• Coordinate and perform repair of property grounds, apartments, and building exteriors.
• Manage maintenance budgets and other administrative tasks.
• Direct all property/ground upkeep, preventive care, and maintenance service efforts.
• Maintain accurate records for all services performed
• Coordinate all contracted services. Monitor vendor performance and ensure compliance with Kettler guidelines.
• Solicit and analyze bids, assess work once completed, and track invoices to guarantee timely payment.
• Conducts Monthly & Quarterly Safety Meetings and monitors direct reports’ adherence to Kettler safety guidelines
• In-charge of sustaining peak efficiency operation levels for all property components.
• Reinforce monthly staffing schedules, ensuring 24/7 emergency coverage.
• Contribute to ongoing staff recruitment efforts and skill-building/learning initiatives.
• Oversees the maintenance team, while completing related maintenance duties.
• Inspects community continuously, recording and correcting deficiencies.
• Orders necessary supplies and parts within budgetary guidelines.
• Manages make-ready timeline per regional guidelines, keeping down time to a minimum.
• Monitors, minimizes, and manages maintenance personnel overtime.
• Strives to perform maintenance duties in most cost-effective manner.
• Maintains a service-oriented environment by exhibiting a professional appearance and attitude.
• Coordinate daily meetings with property manager to provide updates for maintenance projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of maintenance experience.
• 2+ years supervisory experience.
• Universal EPA/CFC Certification required.
• Must possess expertise in troubleshooting, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Appliance Repairs, VFD’S Boilers/Chiller, Cooling Tower, VAV boxes, Read Blue Prints and HVAC (Heat Pumps, Water Source Heat Pumps, Gas/Electric Furnaces and Water Heaters).
• Valid Driver’s License and must live with 30 minutes of the property.
• Must be responsible for taking calls for after hour’s emergency maintenance; including nights and weekends on a rotational basis.
• Must have personal/reliable transportation to get to work in order to respond to on-call emergencies as they occur.
• Must carry a cell phone as required for on-call maintenance.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to walk the grounds and apartments, ascend stairs around the property, lift 60 lbs., climb ladders over 10 feet, and perform other general physical activities.