Assistant Maintenance Director

Beacon Communities•Framingham, MA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides day-to-day maintenance management for a select group of properties as assigned within a particular region or regions. Takes a team approach to successfully execute, troubleshoot, and monitor day-to-day maintenance related responsibilities at multiple properties. Maintains a fast-paced schedule which may include monthly overnight travel. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: effectively executing on preventative maintenance, working with and managing external contractors to complete capital projects and other property repairs through the required bid-process at properties, executing on required day-to-day tasks for employee and resident safety, hands-on facilitation to ensure inspection readiness with external agencies through work order completion and coordination, and providing hands on training, onboarding, mentoring and performance management. This position will cover the MetroWest/Boston area with sites in Hudson, Littleton, Framingham, Maynard, Westwood, Medfield and other locations as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Five years of related property maintenance or construction supervision work experience.
Proficient with Excel, Yardi and other systems as required.
Designated certifications as required.
Ability to manage and supervise maintenance staff.
Ability to manage multi-priorities and multi-tasks for portfolio properties.
Possess analytical skills along with neat and orderly work habits.
Maintain a valid driver’s license.
Possess adequate knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and heating systems.
Ability to handle emergency situations and pressure due to complexity and time sensitivity.
Ability to be an active team member within the Company.
Ability to preserve and respect resident and applicant confidentiality.
Lift up to 50 pounds.
Climb and work on ladders.
Work with arms raised overhead.
Stand/walk for long periods of time.
Climb stairs.
Bend at waist and knees to lift boxes, appliances, furniture, shovel snow, etc.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree or Certificate in facilities management, engineering, architecture or similar discipline is preferred.
Able to maintain a fast-paced schedule which may include monthly overnight travel for up to a week at a time.
Must be available to support the team and provide supervisory support and assistance 24 hours per day, seven days a week (excluding vacations or personal emergencies).

Responsibilities

Provides day-to-day maintenance management for assigned properties.
Executes preventative maintenance tasks.
Manages external contractors for capital projects and property repairs.
Ensures employee and resident safety.
Facilitates inspection readiness with external agencies through work order completion and coordination.
Provides training, onboarding, mentoring, and performance management for maintenance staff.
Supports day-to-day operations by working with maintenance employees and contractors.
Completes maintenance inspection checklists to identify and remediate deficiencies and risks.
Assists in executing new staff training and orientation for Maintenance Supervisors.
Ensures apartment turnovers and renovations are completed efficiently and timely.
Collaborates on executing capital projects and supply ordering.
Implements safety practices, conducts training, and performs audits.
Troubleshoots operational problems and schedules daily, weekly, and monthly tasks.
Participates in energy and utility savings initiatives.
Reviews payroll issues for maintenance team members.
Executes and coordinates disaster recovery efforts.
Prepares requisitions and contracts for maintenance equipment, supplies, and services.
Prepares, maintains, and executes maintenance and capital improvement budgets.
Assists with snow removal.
Maintains professional and cooperative relationships with residents and staff.
Ensures team members participate in monthly safety training.
Attends construction job meetings.
Resolves employee issues collaboratively with the Property Manager.
Conducts maintenance meetings.
Assumes duties of other site maintenance staff during vacancies or extended time off.