Maintenance Manager

Hunt Companies, Inc; Scott Air Force Base (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunt Companies, Inc. seeks a Maintenance Manager to support the Maintenance Director in keeping property safe, attractive, and ready for residents. You will help establish preventive maintenance programs, inspect facilities, manage inventories, and supervise maintenance staff to deliver quality services.

The role emphasizes budgeting, scheduling, safety compliance, and coordinating make-readies for vacant units while ensuring resident satisfaction and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Advanced training or degree in building maintenance, management, construction, skilled trades or related field preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance with 5+ years of experience.
• 1-3 years of staff supervisory experience required.
• Experience with administrative reporting and Yardi preferred.
• Ability to perform physical work outdoors in all weather; lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Willingness to work occasional on-call shifts as needed.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a team focus.
• Computer knowledge in Microsoft Suite and Yardi (preferred).
• Driver's license in-state required; EPA 608 Certification; OSHA-10 Training required.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Maintenance Technicians and staff; handle hiring, training, and performance management.
• Manage maintenance budget and control expenses within approved guidelines.
• Schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate maintenance personnel; ensure safety training compliance.
• Prioritize work orders and ensure timely completion; monitor response times.
• Oversee make-readies of vacant units and conduct regular property inspections.
• Prepare purchase orders and source parts and supplies; maintain file records.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety rules, and procedures.
• Assist in all maintenance aspects: grounds, custodial, preventive, and emergency work.
• Support the Maintenance Director and contribute to resident retention programs.

Skills

Electrical

HVAC

Plumbing

Carpentry

General maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Advanced training or degree in building maintenance/management

Tools

Yardi

Microsoft Office

Job description

A Brief OverviewThe Maintenance Manager will assist the Maintenance Director/Community Director in maintaining the physical condition of property in safe, attractive, and comfortable condition. This includes, but not limited to, establishing preventive maintenance programs, performing property and equipment inspections, maintaining the project inventory, supervising personnel, assigning maintenance tasks. Also accountable for preparing work schedules, and ensuring compliance with all maintenance related policies. As a Maintenance Manager, your overall responsibility will be to ensure that the units and other property facilities at your assigned location remain in good working order. You will perform tasks as needed, which may include service requests and preparing units for rent availability (including painting units and landscape duties).
A Brief OverviewThe Maintenance Manager will assist the Maintenance Director/Community Director in maintaining the physical condition of property in safe, attractive, and comfortable condition. This includes, but not limited to, establishing preventive maintenance programs, performing property and equipment inspections, maintaining the project inventory, supervising personnel, assigning maintenance tasks. Also accountable for preparing work schedules, and ensuring compliance with all maintenance related policies. As a Maintenance Manager, your overall responsibility will be to ensure that the units and other property facilities at your assigned location remain in good working order. You will perform tasks as needed, which may include service requests and preparing units for rent availability (including painting units and landscape duties).

What You Will Do

• Directly supervises Maintenance Technicians and employees. Supervision includes hiring, training, performance management and, termination of direct reports.
• Responsible for the management of the financial performance and operations within the approved maintenance budget of the property. The focus is on controlling expenses to operate 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.
• Prioritizes work orders, and follows up on assignments to ensure timely completion.
• Ensures property goals for work order response and completion times are met.
• Establishes emergency on-call procedures.
• Responsible for all Company owned equipment and small tools.
• Participates and supervises the make-ready of vacant units as necessary.
• Makes regular inspections of the property.
• Ensures compliance with all preventive maintenance procedures.
• Prepares Purchase Orders and orders all parts and supplies.
• Ensures compliance with Company policies and procedures.
• Assists in performing annual / semi-annual unit inspections.
• Assists in all aspects of the project’s maintenance, including grounds, custodial, preventive, corrective, deferred, and emergency.
• Assists Maintenance Director as requested.
• Contributes to resident retention programs.
• Ensures that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.
• Learns and ensures compliance with all Company, local, state, and federal safety rules.
• 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

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent) Required or
• advanced training or degree in building maintenance, management, construction, skilled trades, other related subject Preferred or
• Have knowledge of the following trades/skills: electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance and 5 or more years’ experience in building maintenance. Required and
• 1-3 years staff supervisory experience Required and
• Previous experience managing Preferred
• Previous experience with administrative reporting and Yardi Preferred
• 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 as needed.
• Requires a self-motivated, team player who pays close attention to detail and who can prioritize in a fast-moving environment.
• 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.
• Computer knowledge in Microsoft Suite and Yardi (preferred).
• DL NUMBER - Driver's License, Valid and in State Required and
• EPA 608 Certification Required and
• OSHA-10 Training Required

Compensation

We are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The hiring range for this position is generally between $79,334 - $88,666, 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.
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