Service Manager

BH Management Services, LLC; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

BH Management, LLC is seeking a Service Manager I to coordinate maintenance staff and ensure reliable repairs across our Illinois properties. You will schedule work, monitor safety, and oversee preventive maintenance to keep buildings in top condition.

Ideal candidates have four years of maintenance experience, OSHA awareness, and related certifications. On-call duties may apply as part of ensuring resident satisfaction and property readiness.

Qualifications

• Four years of progressive maintenance and safety experience.
• Experience supervising maintenance staff and coordinating tasks.
• Strong computer skills and industry software for resident/management requests.
• Ability to work independently and lead maintenance tasks.
• EPA Core, Type I Appliances, Type II HVAC certifications required.
• Must provide own industry-specific hand tools.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and assign maintenance staff; coordinate with Community Manager.
• Conduct safety training and property safety audits.
• Inspect property daily; oversee repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Follow OSHA and local codes; adhere to BH policies.
• Inspect, install, repair, replace equipment; source new equipment as needed.
• Maintain tools and supplies inventory and assist with budget tracking.
• Share on-call duties and respond to resident requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Safety compliance

Computer skills

Team coordination

High school diploma

EPA certifications

Tools on hand

Education

High School diploma

Tools

EPA Core

Type I Appliances

Type II HVAC

Job description

Who We Are

BH Management, LLC is a people-first multifamily owner and operator that grew from a small startup into one of the nation's largest commercial real estate companies. Founded in 1993, BH is celebrated for its simple commitment to doing business the right way and investing in its team. Today, BH manages over 100,000 units, employs over 2,800 people, owns its processes in-house, and is praised by Fortune Magazine as the “Best Workplace for Women,” “Best Workplace for Millennials,” and “Best Workplaces for Diversity.” Powered by innovation and a can-do attitude, BH improves daily, striving to construct a smarter way to live, invest, manage, and grow. BH is passionate about setting the standard in the multifamily industry. We are a welcoming band of go-getters who think big, sweat the details, and take our work (but never ourselves) too seriously. We set our sights high, own our mistakes, and turn lemons into lemonade. We are incredibly proud of where we’ve come and are ready to tackle what’s next. Come join us!

Position Summary:

The Service Manager I coordinates the work of employees who repair and maintain buildings/facilities. Prepares work schedules, assigns work, and oversees the work product. May be involved in new construction or modification of existing properties. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Responsible for maintaining adequate inventory of supplies for repairs and monthly maintenance budget monitoring. Exhibits strong commitment to the service needs of the internal and external customer. Represents the company in a professional and courteous manner.

Essential Job Functions:

• Using independent judgment, completes maintenance employee schedules and communicates assignments to maintenance staff. Participates in the site staffing needs with the Community Manager. Assesses training needs of employees, provides input for needed training programs, coordinates and schedules appropriate training.
• Responsible for safety and skill training for all maintenance employees. May assist with completing written property safety audits.
• Responsible for daily property and grounds inspection to look for needed maintenance and liability hazards. Ensure all repairs / replacements are assigned and completed within company standards, including interior / exterior rehabilitation and construction projects. Assists with monitoring of resident satisfaction and ensures follow up on the results by property maintenance staff.
• Understands and complies with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and all other safety requirements. Knowledge of federal, state, and local code and internal policies, initiatives and systems regarding maintenance.
• Employs the knowledge of mechanical methods, practices, and tools in the inspection and repair of faults in a range of mechanical equipment/components. Inspects, maintains, installs, repairs, replaces, and cleans equipment. Includes sourcing and installing new equipment.
• Assist in ensuring that established preventive maintenance programs are implemented, followed and documented per BH program guidelines.
• Has a complete understanding and working knowledge of the company’s policies and procedures, and ensures team's understanding and compliance.
• Responsible for the maintenance and security of all property-issued tools.
• Shares on-call responsibilities, including inclement weather conditions, with the maintenance team. Responds to resident request per company standards.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications/Skills:

• Minimum of four years of progressive maintenance and safety experience
• Up to 299 units in one community
• Advanced computer skills and industry specific technology to coordinate and help respond to resident/management requests for the property.
• Regularly performs manual, task-oriented work independently and prioritize tasks. Assigning tasks to team.
• High School diploma - preferred
• Required Certifications: EPA Core, Type I-Appliances, Type II-HAVC, Certified Pool Operator
• Required to provide own (industry specific) hand tools.

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday (work schedule may vary). Some overtime may be required and ability to work extended hours including “on-call” and/or participate in a rotating “on-call” schedule as needed to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements/Environment:

• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Full range of motion with upper and lower body. Continual movement including, but not limited to: standing, walking, bending, stooping, crawling, and climbing stairs.
• Ability to work with both hands for frequent grasping and manipulation
• Push or pull items and reaching overhead
• Operation of a motor vehicle onsite, if applicable.
• Exposure to all weather conditions.

BH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We foster the diverse voices of our community by advocating for inclusivity, celebrating our differences, and continually evolving our practice to make BH a better place to work and live. Our posted compensation reflects the cost of talent across multiple US geographic markets. Pay is based on a number of factors and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.