Regional Facilities Leader – Affordable Housing

Conifer Realty; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays + 15 days PTO + two 2

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plans with company match

HSA & flex accounts

Life, disability insurance

Ongoing training and growth

Mission-driven culture

Job summary

Conifer Realty seeks an Area Facilities Manager to lead maintenance operations across a portfolio of affordable housing communities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. You will drive safety, quality, and compliance while coordinating with regional leadership.

You will manage teams, inspections, and vendor relationships, ensuring on-time project delivery and adherence to budgets. This role requires hands-on leadership, strategic planning, and travel within the region.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years in multifamily or affordable housing maintenance or facilities management.
• 3+ years of leadership overseeing maintenance or technical teams.
• Knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Familiarity with HUD, REAC, NSPIRE, and LIHTC inspection standards.
• Project management and vendor coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance operations across multiple communities.
• Drive compliance for HUD, NSPIRE, REAC, and LIHTC inspections.
• Lead and mentor site maintenance teams through training and leadership development.
• Collaborate with Property Management, Regional Facilities, and Asset Management to align activities with budgets and capital goals.
• Track KPIs, preventive maintenance, and unit turnover for continuous improvement.
• Promote safety and ensure OSHA standards across maintenance operations.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Leadership experience

HVAC knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

HUD/LIHTC standards

Project management

Vendor coordination

MS Office/CMMS

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

HVAC/EPA/OSHA/IFMA/BOMA certifications preferred

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office/Teams

Job description

Conifer Realty seeks an Area Facilities Manager to lead maintenance operations across a portfolio of affordable housing communities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. You will drive safety, quality, and compliance while coordinating with regional leadership.

You will manage teams, inspections, and vendor relationships, ensuring on-time project delivery and adherence to budgets. This role requires hands-on leadership, strategic planning, and travel within the region.