Service (Maintenance) Manager - Aiken, SC/Augusta, GA

Capital Square Living; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off 120 hours per year

Holidays and VTO

401(k) matching

Cell phone reimbursement

Job summary

Capital Square Living is seeking a Service Manager to oversee maintenance operations at our Augusta property. You will manage work orders, supervise make-ready tasks for vacant units, and uphold high standards for grounds, exteriors, and common areas.

Responsibilities include inspecting work for quality, coordinating vendors, maintaining inventory, and performing preventative maintenance. Strong customer service and tool proficiency are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or related experience.
• Own hand tools and safe use of tools.
• Ability to diagnose defects and perform repairs with safety standards.
• Strong customer service and communication with residents and team.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate with management and visitors.
• Proficient with office machines and basic math for documents.

Responsibilities

• Assists and completes work orders from resident requests and routine upkeep by diagnosing causes and repairing per safety standards.
• Oversees and completes make-ready process for vacant apartments and move-ins including inspections and scheduling.
• Develops standards for grounds, exteriors, and common areas to reflect CS Living quality.
• Periodically inspects work by team members to ensure policy effectiveness and corrective action as needed.
• Periodically inspects contractors and vendors to verify quality and scope.
• Maintains inventory of spare parts and materials and orders supplies within budget.
• Performs monthly preventative maintenance per Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Supports cost-cutting by fixing rather than replacing parts when possible, and uses tools efficiently.
• Demonstrates customer service by addressing residents' questions and complaints with urgency.

Skills

Hand tools

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Reading and writing

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Onsite at our property. Team members work in an office environment but also may have frequent exposure to outside elements where temperature, weather, odors, and/or landscape may be unpleasant and/or hazardous.

As a Service Manager at CS Living, you will oversee and perform technical and mechanical work that ensures the interior and exterior buildings, grounds, amenities, and common areas of the community meet CS Living’s standards for cleanliness, appearance, safety, and overall functionality.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assists and completes work orders generated from resident requests for service, as well as routine upkeep on the community, by diagnosing the source or cause of the defect or problem and making repairs in accordance with established policies, procedures, safety standards, and code requirements
• Oversees and completes the “make-ready” process to prepare vacant apartment homes for leasing and new move-ins by completing the pre-move-out inspection, creating a list of maintenance work needed, scheduling vendors and contractors as needed, obtaining needed supplies and materials, completing all maintenance tasks, and inspecting completed work
• Develops standards for the cleanliness and overall appearance of the community’s grounds, amenities, building exteriors, market-ready unit interiors, breezeways, curbs, signage, leasing office, central garbage areas, parking lots, and other buildings and common areas to ensure that they reflect and represent the high quality of the community and CS Living standards
• Periodically inspects work performed by other service team members to assess effectiveness of policies and procedures and develop corrective action plans as needed
• Periodically inspects work performed by contractors, vendors, and other service providers to verify the work, materials, and services meet quality standards, scope, and specifications as required
• Maintains adequate inventory of spare parts and maintenance materials and works with the Community Manager to order supplies and tools as needed to stay within budgetary guidelines
• Completes monthly preventative maintenance procedures as outlined in the Policy and Procedure Manual
• Supports cost-cutting and expense-control programs by fixing rather than replacing parts when possible, not being wasteful with materials and supplies, and practicing the correct use of tools and equipment
• Demonstrates customer service skills by treating residents and others with respect, answering questions from team and residents, and responding sensitively to complaints about maintenance services and assigned work orders with efficiency and urgency

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or related experience and/or training
• Team members must provide own hand tools unless prohibited by state law and must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of hand tools, power tools, user-moved aids, mechanical equipment, and measuring devices
• Demonstrated ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define and correct problems
• Proficiency in customer service and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with residents, clients, team members, and other business contacts; respond courteously to questions and requests; and stay calm when addressing and resolving customer problems
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively to represent company management in a support capacity, act as first point of contact for internal team members and external visitors to the Company, and answer questions related to department operating policies
• Demonstrated proficiency in internet, word processing, spreadsheet, and database management programs to maintain records of information and develop and provide information for manager’s use
• Ability to operate basic office machines such as copiers, faxes, calculators, postage meters, and multi-line telephone systems
• Demonstrated mathematical skills necessary to add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers, decimals, and fractions to review and complete various financial, administrative, and legal documents

Compensation and Benefits

• Industry-competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with 100% employee-only benefit premiums covered for medical plans
• $35 per paycheck cell phone reimbursement
• 120 Paid Time Off (PTO) hours, plus 40 hours of sick time
• 11 company-paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and 2 days of VTO (Voluntary Time Off)
• Matching 401(k) contribution

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Capital Square Living, we believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We celebrate differences, value unique perspectives, and strive to create a culture where everyone feels empowered to contribute their best. If you need assistance or accommodations during the application process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.