Property Maintenance Manager

Software Placement Group; Middlebury (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a experienced Property Maintenance Manager in Middlebury, CT to lead maintenance across a portfolio of condominium and residential properties. This role will supervise technicians, coordinate inspections, and implement preventive maintenance programs to ensure safe, reliable building systems.

You will partner with property managers, manage budgets and schedules, and coordinate third‑party contractors while maintaining thorough records and safety standards,

Qualifications

• Previous management or supervisory experience within residential property maintenance, condominium maintenance, or facilities management.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and general building systems.
• Hands‑on experience diagnosing maintenance problems and coordinating repairs.
• Experience supervising maintenance technicians, contractors, and service providers.
• Demonstrated ability to create and manage preventive maintenance programs.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple repair and improvement projects simultaneously.
• Ability to manage schedules, budgets, vendors, materials, and competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, documentation, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate, and hold team members accountable.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support maintenance technicians serving a portfolio of condominium and residential properties.
• Coordinate inspection, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and general building systems.
• Partner with property managers to develop and implement maintenance procedures and property‑specific repair plans.
• Create and manage preventive maintenance schedules to reduce equipment failures and unexpected repairs.
• Review, prioritize, assign, and monitor resident and property work orders.
• Troubleshoot building and mechanical issues and coordinate appropriate repairs.
• Oversee building repair, renovation, and improvement projects from planning through completion.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, contractors, materials, and internal resources.
• Select, coordinate, and monitor third‑party contractors and service providers.
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with project requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, work orders, vendor services, and completed repairs.
• Use CINC or similar property management systems to document work and track maintenance activity.
• Monitor technician performance and implement improvements to increase work quality, responsiveness, and efficiency.
• Oversee company vehicle and fleet maintenance.
• Communicate professionally with residents, property managers, board members, technicians, vendors, and contractors.
• Respond to urgent maintenance situations and help coordinate emergency repairs when required.
• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement

Skills

Maintenance leadership

HVAC systems

Plumbing

Electrical systems

Facilities management

Project management

Vendor management

Microsoft Office

Communication

Travel between properties

Education

Experience in residential property maintenance leadership

Tools

CINC or similar work-order system

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

Location: Middlebury, CT | Schedule: Full-time, on-site

Overview

A residential property management organization overseeing a portfolio of condominium and residential communities is seeking an experienced Property Maintenance Manager. This hands‑on leadership role is responsible for directing maintenance operations, supervising technicians and contractors, and ensuring building systems remain safe, reliable, and fully functional across multiple properties.

What you'll do

• Lead, supervise, and support maintenance technicians serving a portfolio of condominium and residential properties
• Coordinate inspection, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and general building systems
• Partner with property managers to develop and implement maintenance procedures and property‑specific repair plans
• Create and manage preventive maintenance schedules to reduce equipment failures and unexpected repairs
• Review, prioritize, assign, and monitor resident and property work orders
• Troubleshoot building and mechanical issues and coordinate appropriate repairs
• Oversee building repair, renovation, and improvement projects from planning through completion
• Manage project schedules, budgets, contractors, materials, and internal resources
• Select, coordinate, and monitor third‑party contractors and service providers
• Inspect completed work to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with project requirements
• Maintain accurate records of inspections, maintenance activities, work orders, vendor services, and completed repairs
• Use CINC or similar property management systems to document work and track maintenance activity
• Monitor technician performance and implement improvements to increase work quality, responsiveness, and efficiency
• Oversee company vehicle and fleet maintenance
• Communicate professionally with residents, property managers, board members, technicians, vendors, and contractors
• Respond to urgent maintenance situations and help coordinate emergency repairs when required
• Promote a strong culture of safety, accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement

Required qualifications

• Previous management or supervisory experience within residential property maintenance, condominium maintenance, facilities management, or a related environment
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and general building systems
• Hands‑on experience diagnosing maintenance problems and coordinating repairs
• Experience supervising maintenance technicians, contractors, and service providers
• Demonstrated ability to create and manage preventive maintenance programs
• Strong project management skills with the ability to oversee multiple repair and improvement projects simultaneously
• Ability to manage schedules, budgets, vendors, materials, and competing priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Strong organizational, documentation, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to train, motivate, and hold team members accountable
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with residents and property stakeholders
• Valid driver's license and the ability to travel between assigned properties as needed

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with CINC or a similar property management or work‑order system
• Experience managing maintenance operations across multiple residential or condominium properties
• Relevant HVAC, electrical, plumbing, facilities, or property maintenance certifications
• Experience overseeing capital improvement or building renovation projects
• Knowledge of applicable building codes, workplace safety requirements, and residential property standards

Why this role

This is an opportunity to lead maintenance operations across a portfolio of condominium and residential properties, driving improvements in service quality, safety, and preventive maintenance programs.