Residential Maintenance Manager

Socket.dev; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Denholtz is seeking a Residential Maintenance Manager in Rahway, NJ to oversee on-site maintenance, grounds, and custodial operations. You will coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance, supervise staff and vendors, and ensure safety and budget adherence while delivering high-quality service to residents.

The role requires 3–5 years of residential maintenance supervision, strong communication, and the ability to respond to emergencies.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience supervising a maintenance team in a residential community setting.
• Must be able to work within a team.
• Must be available to respond to emergencies at the properties.
• Must have reliable transportation for on-call emergencies.
• Should have a customer service first attitude with a professional, courteous and friendly demeanor
• Ability to communicate clearly with other staff and residents
• Certified Pool Operator preferred

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Property Manager and regional management to create a monthly preventative maintenance schedule with the goal to use onsite maintenance technicians to maintain or complete most of the preventative maintenance.
• Ensure all building operating systems such as elevators, mechanical systems, trash compactors are (as required) placed on corporate approved preventive maintenance agreement.
• Supervise on-site maintenance staff and outside vendors.
• Coordinate services with vendors, utility consultants, and other contractors.
• Administers budgets, contracts, purchases and requisitions relative to ongoing capital or maintenance projects as assigned.
• Coordinates turns, make-readies and move-out process with the onsite staff.
• Responsible for completion of work orders, make ready process and assists with grounds and on call responsibilities, as needed.

Skills

Inventory control

Preventative maintenance

Scheduling other technicians

Residential service management

HVAC certification

Job description

Residential Maintenance Manager

Location: Rahway, NJ (On-site) Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt Compensation: $30-$35/hr

Denholtz is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager with a strong background in facilities management to join our team. The Maintenance Manager assists with all aspects of the property's maintenance including the grounds, custodial, preventative, corrective, and emergency response and planning. This person is also responsible for overseeing an effective maintenance program to protect and maintain the property and to build and maintain effective working relationships with the residents.

Job Description:

• Work closely with Property Manager and regional management to create a monthly preventative maintenance schedule with the goal to use onsite maintenance technicians to maintain or complete most of the preventative maintenance.
• Ensure all building operating systems such as elevators, mechanical systems, trash compactors are (as required) placed on corporate approved preventive maintenance agreement.
• Supervise on-site maintenance staff and outside vendors.
• Coordinate services with vendors, utility consultants, and other contractors.
• Administers budgets, contracts, purchases and requisitions relative to ongoing capital or maintenance projects as assigned.
• Coordinates turns, make-readies and move-out process with the onsite staff.
• Responsible for completion of work orders, make ready process and assists with grounds and on call responsibilities, as needed.

Skills Required:

• Inventory control
• Preventative maintenance
• Scheduling other technicians
• Residential service management experience
• HVAC certification

Job Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience supervising a maintenance team in a residential community setting.
• Must be able to work within a team.
• Must be available to respond to emergencies at the properties.
• Must have reliable transportation for on-call emergencies.
• Should have a customer service first attitude with a professional, courteous and friendly demeanor
• Ability to communicate clearly with other staff and residents
• Certified Pool Operator preferred

Pay Range: $30-$35/hour