Service Manager I

LiveBH; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

BH Management, LLC in Kentucky is seeking a Service Manager I to coordinate maintenance and repair work across our multifamily properties. You will schedule staff, oversee daily operations, and uphold BH standards for quality and safety.

The role requires four years of progressive maintenance experience, strong computer skills, and the ability to work with the Community Manager to plan staffing and budgets. On‑call rotations are part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of maintenance and safety experience.
• Up to 299 units in one community.
• Advanced computer skills and industry specific technology to coordinate and respond to resident/management requests for the property.
• Regularly performs manual, task-oriented work independently and prioritize tasks.
• High School diploma - preferred

Responsibilities

• Schedule maintenance staff and assign tasks.
• Coordinate with Community Manager for staffing.
• Provide safety training for maintenance staff.
• Inspect property daily for maintenance needs and hazards.
• Ensure repairs meet BH standards and budgets.
• Respond to resident requests.
• Share on-call duties with maintenance team.
• Source and install new equipment.
• Maintain inventory and tools.
• Comply with OSHA and safety requirements.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Safety experience

Computer skills

Task prioritization

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma (preferred)

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.
• Assist 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.

Thanks for considering BH as the next step in your career journey!