Service Manager I

BH Management Services, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

BH Management, LLC is a major multifamily owner and operator seeking a Service Manager I to coordinate maintenance teams and ensure high-quality repairs across properties. The role emphasizes safety, scheduling, and budgeting while maintaining strong customer service for residents and stakeholders.

The candidate will lead on-site maintenance operations, supervise staff, manage training, and ensure compliance with OSHA and company policies, while contributing to continuous improvement of

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of progressive maintenance and safety experience.
• EPA Core, Type I Appliances, Type II HVAC, and Certified Pool Operator certifications are required.
• Advanced computer skills to coordinate and respond to resident/management requests for the property.
• High School diploma preferred; industry hands-on experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate maintenance staff and tasks with the Community Manager.
• Ensure safety training and OSHA compliance for all maintenance personnel.
• Inspect property grounds and facilities, assign repairs, and monitor projects to company standards.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs and inventory budgets.
• Assist with on-call rotations and respond to resident requests and incidents.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Safety training

Advanced computer skills

EPA Core

Type I Appliances

Type II HVAC

Pool Operator

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

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: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• 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.