Maintenance Manager

Gables Residential; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Six-week sabbatical program

Fit4Funds wellness program

Housing discount

Award-winning training program

DEI initiatives

Job summary

Gables Residential is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance team across our community portfolio. You will supervise service operations, ensure safety, and deliver exceptional resident experiences while partnering with the General Manager.

You’ll apply your 3–5 years of apartment maintenance experience and EPA Type I/II certifications to mentor staff, manage budgets, and coordinate preventative maintenance and vendor services to keep communities well-maintained and compliant.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience working in apartment maintenance
• EPA Certification Type I and II

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance service operations and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Lead and mentor on-site service teams to develop skills and abilities.
• Collaborate with General Manager to set expectations and meet deadlines.
• Plan and implement preventative maintenance programs to minimize repairs.
• Manage budgets for supplies and vendor services using purchase order systems and bidding procedures.

Skills

Team supervision

Customer service

Budget management

Vendor management

Preventative maintenance

Education

EPA Certification Type I

EPA Certification Type II

Tools

Purchase order systems

Bidding procedures

Job description

Be #gablesproud of where you work and become part of our team by applying for your new career with Gables TODAY!

At Gables, Taking Care of the Way You Live AND Work is at the heart of our company culture. By providing our signature service to residents, associates, investors, and surrounding communities we’re able to make small differences that impact the greater good. We’re committed to celebrating the uniqueness of our associates and identifying how that uniqueness translates to company success.Interested to find out how you can do your part?

The Role

The Maintenance Manager is a distinct leadership role that requires excellent customer service skills to build rapport with your team, residents, and vendors. You are the backbone of the community and your ability to oversee service operations while you maintain the communities you serve will be vital. Our Service Managers are hands-on leaders who enthusiastically take on new challenges to better support the Service team.

You Are…

• Experienced in supervising a team while completing the building and annual unit inspections to comply with local regulations.
• Organized and punctual, you are comfortable collaborating with the General Manager to set expectations and meet deadlines.
• Confident in preparing and implementing a preventative maintenance program to minimize emergency and service repairs.
• Committed to understanding budget guidelines when purchasing supplies and scheduling vendor services using purchase order systems and proper bidding procedures under the supervision of the General Manager.
• A subject matter expert in all technical areas of property maintenance, providing mentorship and training to on-site service teams to develop their skills and abilities.
• Open-minded and flexible as the day-to-day tasks may change based on the community’s needs.

You Have…

• 3-5 years’ experience working in apartment maintenance
• EPA Certification Type I and II

Taking Care of the Way You Work

• Competitive Pay/Benefits: health, vision, dental, and 401(k) with a company match. Paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, a fully paid six-week sabbatical program, and so much more!
• Fit4Funds wellness program that encourages healthy habits to better your overall health and earn incentives through the rewards and associate recognition program.
• Associate housing: Generous rental housing discount (varies by location)
• Award-winning training program that supports career growth through associate development and additional certifications.
• Gables Initiatives including but not limited to sustainability efforts, community volunteer events and Diversity Equity and Inclusion programs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V.

If you’re passionate about exceeding goals and providing exceptional customer service experiences, come join Gables in our mission of Taking Care!