Service Manager - Modera Medford

Mill Creek Residential; Medford, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k with employer matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Mill Creek Residential in Medford, MA is seeking a skilled Maintenance Supervisor to oversee on-site teams, perform preventive maintenance, inspect grounds and units, and coordinate with property management to ensure high-quality resident experiences.

You will manage budgets, track service requests, supervise vendors, and promote safety while complying with Fair Housing laws. HVAC certification and CAMT/CPO credentials are preferred, with 5+ years of multi-family maintenance experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED considered.
• 50+ years' maintenance experience?
• 5+ years maintenance technician work or related experience required.
• HVAC certification required.
• CAMT preferred.
• CPO preferred.
• Multi-family housing experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Routinely inspect community grounds and buildings to ensure safety standards and identify maintenance projects.
• Monitor inventory of tools, supplies, and parts for emergencies.
• Schedule and perform preventive maintenance on equipment and tools.
• Inspect vacated apartments, document renovations, and re-inspect for quality and timeliness.
• Respond to resident requests with timely, excellent customer service.
• Maintain records of preventive maintenance, service requests, expenditures, and make-ready status.
• Identify utility cut-offs and prepare maps indicating them.
• Oversee vendors and maintenance service suppliers.
• Collaborate with GM/Community Manager on hiring, training, and supervising staff.
• Assist in creating schedules for Service Technicians, Housekeepers, Porters, and Groundskeepers.
• Develop and manage programs to control maintenance expenses.
• Prepare maintenance budgets and safety meeting materials with MSDS compliance.
• Adhere to Mill Creek policies and safety standards; promote safe work practices.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws; uphold Fair Housing rules.

Skills

English communication

Measurement & math

Bi-lingual (plus)

General computer skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma or GED

5+ years maintenance experience

HVAC Certification

CAMT preferred

CPO preferred

Multifamily housing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Property management software

Job description

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Routinely inspect community grounds and buildings to ensure safety standards and identify maintenance projects. Prioritize the repair of unsafe conditions
• Monitor a sufficient inventory of tools, supplies, spare parts for common issues and emergency situations
• Schedule and perform routine preventive maintenance on all appropriate equipment and tools
• Thoroughly inspect vacated apartments, document necessary renovations, and re-inspect completed units for the highest quality of work and superior presentation, adhering to the timetable
• Respond to resident requests in a timely manner, delivering excellent customer service
• Maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance, service requests (received and completed), expenditures, apartment make-ready status, jobs in progress, etc.
• Identify all utility meter cut-offs, apartment and fixture cut-offs, sewer clean-outs, and prepare maps indicating same
• Oversee work of internal and external vendors and maintenance service suppliers
• Collaborate with the General Manager and/or Community Manager in hiring, training, daily supervision, evaluation, and counseling of the service team
• Assist in creating schedules for Service Technicians, Housekeepers, Porters, and Groundskeepers
• Work with the Community Manager to develop, implement, and manage programs intended to control maintenance expenses
• Assist in the preparation of maintenance budgets and safety meetings. Ensure any required MSDS sheets are available to service staff before leading a meeting
• Know and adhere to all policies and procedures contained in the manuals issued by Mill Creek Residential or as otherwise communicated to associates, such as, but not limited to, company operating and safety standards. Promote safe work practices among on-site team
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State and local laws. Consistently abide by Fair Housing regulations
• Address and complete all other duties as assigned
• Embody the Mill Creek mission, values and brand promise in all that he or she does

Associate Management and Development

• Responsible for recruiting, hiring, associate scheduling, work assignments, training and performance evaluations
• Empower, engage and develop associates to achieve great performance and desired business outcomes.
• Establish goals and accountability for team. Provide feedback, coaching and support to drive achievement of established goals, reward success: hold one on one meetings with staff members
• Manage performance of subordinates. Conduct performance appraisals; provide development support (i.e. coaching, counseling and training); make decisions regarding hiring or termination of community associates
• Support associate development. Provide targeted training and growth opportunities
• Champion and enforce the Mill Creek Brand Promise, Service Standards and Manifesto
• Address and complete all other duties as assigned

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) preferred
• 5+ years maintenance technician work or related experience
• HVAC Certification required
• CAMT preferred
• CPO preferred
• Multi-family housing experience helpful

Skills/Specialized Knowledge

• Capacity to read, write, and speak English, as demonstrated by clear and concise written and verbal communication, such as, but not limited to, the ability to read service requests, understand labels on containers, and verbally communicate with associates, residents and vendors. Bi-lingual a plus.
• Accurately take measurements and perform basic arithmetic
• General computer skills in Microsoft Office and property management based software
• Frequently operate maintenance equipment such as, but not limited to, hand tools, power tools, motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, electric and hand powered augers, user-moved aids, snow and ice removal equipment, ladders, landscaping equipment, safety equipment, etc.
• Frequently use measuring devices, such as, but not limited to, voltmeters, ohmmeters, testing meters, PH tests, etc.
• Safely work with chemicals, paint, and general cleaning supplies
• Frequently operate motorized vehicles such as, but not limited to, car, truck, van or golf cart

Compensation:
$31-34/ hour

About the Benefits of joining the Mill Creek Team

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision
• Employer sponsored short and long term disability, Life and ADD insurance
• 401k with employer matching
• Paid time off benefits: Vacation, Sick, Holidays