Service Manager

ML Property Group

North Carolina

On-site

USD 52,000 - 75,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

ML Property Group is seeking a Service Manager to oversee service requests, preventative maintenance, and upkeep of amenity areas across multiple communities. The role partners with the Area Maintenance Manager to complete projects and ensure high standards of property conditions.

Qualified candidates bring at least five years in apartment maintenance and a minimum of one year in a Service Manager role. HVAC, EPA and CPO certifications are required, with a valid driver’s license and insurance.

Qualifications

High school diploma required; college diploma preferred.
Five years of apartment maintenance experience (or equivalent).
Minimum of one year of apartment Service Manager experience (or equivalent).
HVAC certification. CPO certification. EPA Type I/II or Universal refrigerant certifications.

Responsibilities

Performs maintenance across the community, including light bulbs, filters, caulking, painting, plumbing and electrical tasks.
Inspects and coordinates all make-ready repairs and services.
Responds to resident requests in a timely, professional manner and maintains logs.
Maintains safety, housekeeping, and inventory; ensures tools and equipment are properly stored.
Provides after-hours on-call emergency response and ensures urgent requests are addressed within set timelines.
Monitors and enforces compliance with all policies and safety regulations.
Assists Community Manager in scheduling, budgeting, and coordinating with vendors and residents.
Maintains exterior lighting and conducts monthly lighting inspections and fire life/safety inspections.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Work order system

Payroll system knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

College diploma preferred

Job description

The Service Manager must have the ability to manage all service requests, preventative maintenance, and amenity area maintenance for the property. The Area Maintenance Manager is assigned to different locations within the portfolio to complete projects at the communities. The Area Maintenance Manager partners with the Service Manager at the community if assigned to stand in a particular position during his assignment.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

High School Diploma required; college diploma preferred

Experience

Five years of apartment maintenance experience (or equivalent). Minimum of one year of apartment Service Manager experience (or equivalent).

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Basic computer skills required. Experience with a work order maintenance system, basic typing skills and knowledge of computers. Use of the company’s payroll system is required to submit time off requests and clock in and out.

Certificates & Licenses

Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance is required. Position requires individuals to furnish their own reliable transportation. HVAC certification. CPO certification. EPA certifications Type I and II or Universal for refrigerant recycling. Ability to earn future designations as required by Industry standards, EPA regulations, OSHA requirements, etc

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Must possess solid knowledge of carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc. information as required by daily operations. Must be able to use all types of hand and power tools, freon recovery machinery, air conditioning gauges and vacuum pumps. Must be proficient in heating and air-conditioning, plumbing, appliance repair, and many other areas of repair. Must be familiar with Federal, State and Local Fair Housing laws, OSHA and EPA regulations, and company safety policies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices, meeting and training rooms, and residences or commercial vehicles. Maintenance Technician will work both inside and outside (in all types of weather) of apartment buildings, and in all areas of the property, including amenities. Use of ladders in excess of nine feet.

On occasion, the incumbent may be exposed to dirty and/or hazardous conditions when inspecting vacated units.

RESPONSIBILITIES (Including but not limited to)

1) Performs various community maintenance functions including but not limited to:

Light bulb changes
Filter changes
Install/repair window coverings
Caulking
Painting
Pool maintenance
Vinyl repair & installation
Electrical and plumbing
Tile, carpet, flooring
Ceiling leaks

2) Inspects and coordinates all make-ready repairs and services.

4) Must be aware of the condition of apartments and the overall property and immediately initiate action to correct unsafe conditions.

5) Ensures that storage areas remain locked when not in use.

6) Removes and transfers heavy appliances and equipment from storage area to apartment (or vice versa) as circumstances warrant. Assists in moving abandoned furniture, appliances, etc., to dumpster when necessary.

7) Assists in keeping grounds neat and free of litter.

8) Performs on-call emergency service as requested. All emergency after hours calls must be responded to immediately, and the service person on call must have the ability to arrive at the property no more than an hour after a call comes in.

9) Completes all service requests within 24 hours, unless the request requires extraordinary parts or labor.

10) Must have the ability to select appropriate materials for the property as needed.

11) Performs inspection of exterior lighting of the property on a schedule determined by the Community Manager.

12) Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized work environment in the maintenance shop.

13) Responds to resident service requests and concerns in a timely, professional manner.

14) Reads and/or listens to resident requests/complaints in a calm, respectful, and open manner.

15) Maintains a complete clean and neat uniform, name tag must be worn when working on any MLPG Property including nights and weekends, if applicable.

16) Distributes notices and communications to residents as needed.

17) Demonstrates customer service skills by treating residents, coworkers, supervisors, and vendors with respect, answering questions in a calm and open manner from coworkers and residents. Responds sensitively to concerns/complaints about maintenance services and exhibits a sense of urgency with assigned work orders.

18) Attend and assist in resident activities and functions after hours as needed.

19) Records activities in maintenance log.

20) Responsible for maintaining other logs (pool, HVAC, preventative maintenance, etc.)

21) Completes and updates all lighting inspections monthly and fire life/safety inspections as directed by Community Manager.

22) Responsible for monitoring and/or controlling maintenance inventory and/or supplies. Works with Community Manager to order tools and supplies as needed to stay within budgetary guidelines.

23) Assists the Community Manager and Assistant Community Manager with other tasks as requested.

24) Comply with and enforce all MLPG policies.

25) Embraces and executes the vision, mission, and beliefs of the Company.

26) Supports/Enforces the safety program.

27) Is punctual and present at work when scheduled.

28) Flexible with the work schedule, including availability to work weekends, evenings, and/or holidays. Traditionally on-call is not assigned to Rover's unless filling in for someone.

29) Flexible with the work schedule, including availability to work weekends, evenings, and/or holidays. Traditionally on-call is not assigned to Rover's unless filling in for someone.

Job Type: Full-time