Apartment Maintenance Manager

Vantage Oleochemicals, Inc; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical company seeks a Maintenance Supervisor in South Africa, Gauteng. The role involves overseeing maintenance work orders, resolving emergencies, and ensuring property upkeep. Candidates should have 3 years of maintenance experience and a valid driver's license, with supervisory experience preferred.

Benefits

Generous PTO program

Comprehensive medical coverage

Educational Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 3 years of maintenance experience required.
• 1-2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license with no major violations.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance work orders for residents.
• Resolve emergency maintenance requests.
• Prepare vacant apartments for rent.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting skills

Problem-solving skills

Budget management knowledge

Refrigeration certification

Valid driver's license

Job description

LOCATION

Villas at Westridge - Lithia Springs , GA

WHAT WE OFFER

• Generous PTO program
• 13 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays and paid volunteer day
• Comprehensive, affordable medical coverage as well as company-paid dental and vision coverage available to all full-time, regular associates
• k with exceptional employer match
• Associate Apartment Discount
• Educational Assistance Program (tuition and certifications)
• Company-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs

REQUIREMENTS

• 3 years maintenance experience (apartment maintenance experience preferred)
• 1-2 years maintenance supervisory experience
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Budget or basic business finance helpful.
• Refrigeration certification (type 2 or universal) or obtain in the first 90 days of employment.
• Valid driver's license (free from major moving violations) and dependable transportation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to use various hand tools and test equipment.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and kneel for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to push and pull up to pounds on wheels.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders of up to 40 feet in height.
• Must be able to use a hand-truck and / or operate company vehicles.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes maintenance work orders for residents (service appliances, plumbing, HVAC systems, minor electrical, gate systems, pool operations, etc.).
• Responds and resolves emergency maintenance requests for after business hours calls. (Weeknights, weekends and holidays.)
• Prepares vacant apartments to make rent ready.
• Performs preventative maintenance work.
• Keeps the maintenance shop clean and organized; maintains adequate stock / inventory of parts for equipment, appliances, etc.
• Interacts directly with residents.
• Delegates service requests to Service Technician and Property Monitors.
• Maintains logbooks and databases; enters service requests and status updates into database.
• Plans daily activities (includes checking on work orders, prioritizing requests and completing administrative paperwork).
• Selects external contractors and monitors their work performance.
• Supports the General Manager in meeting budget responsibilities.
• Manages property inspections – life safety, pool, elevators, lighting etc.
• Follows and promotes company policies and procedures.
• Must make Customer Service a priority.
• If the does not have a housekeeper or property monitor light cleaning duties will be required, such as cleaning models, club house, leasing office, emptying trash, cleaning the grounds and amenity areas, etc.
• Maintain (clean, orderly, and working in conditions) all amenity areas (pools, compactors, weight rooms, parking decks, etc.)
• Helps support property rehabilitation (improvement) process.
• Completes all QA inspections on new construction properties. (Interior, exterior)
• Helps evaluate all Service Technician, and Property Monitors. (Quarterly and yearly).

CUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES

• A complete clean and neat uniform must be worn when working on any PAC Property including nights and weekends, if applicable.
• Personal appearance must be clean and neat at all times, according to PAC policy.
• Communicate with residents and prospects in a manner consistent with PAC's standards.
• Read and / or listen to resident requests / complaints.
• Receive resident complaints in a calm, open and professional manner.
• Solve problems quickly, usually within 24 hours, or contact supervisor for immediate assistance.
• Deliver newsletters, correspondence, etc. to residents' apartment.
• Coordinate, set up, attend, and clean up after resident functions (food, tables, display areas, etc.) as requested by the General Manager.