Assistant Maintenance Manager

RPM Living • Fort Myers, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Maintenance Manager carries out duties necessary to maintain and enhance the value of the assigned community. The role assumes the Maintenance Manager’s responsibilities when that manager is unavailable. The position is based on site and requires a flexible schedule, including weekdays, nights, and weekends as needed to meet business needs.

Requirements

• EPA certification is required.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekdays, nights, and weekends, including Saturdays and Sundays, as needed.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb stairs or ladders, and access various areas of the property.
• Ability to push or pull items, reach overhead, bend, stoop, or kneel, and use hand and finger dexterity to grasp tools.
• Ability to see to perform inspections, read blueprints and schematics, and read computer screens.
• Ability to hear and understand verbal communications in person and over the phone or computer, and to detect sounds that may indicate issues, such as machinery noises or alarms.
• Ability to occasionally lift or carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; heavier items may be lifted with assistance or equipment.
• Ability to operate maintenance tools, including power tools, ladders, and lifts, as well as a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of multifamily maintenance experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPO certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and respond promptly to emergency on-call and after-hours maintenance assignments.
• Complete work orders and maintenance tasks within 24–48 hours, update records in the computer system, address pending tasks, and set clear completion expectations.
• Document maintenance activities and communicate clearly with residents, team members, and supervisors, providing updates and explanations about ongoing work.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair issues involving HVAC, electrical, plumbing, pools, flooring, carpentry, drywall, and exterior maintenance.
• Perform sheetrock repairs to maintain the community’s aesthetics and structural integrity, addressing damage promptly.
• Ensure compliance with company and regulatory policies, including OSHA regulations and safety and environmental laws.
• Collaborate with maintenance team members, other departments, and external contractors to support property maintenance and teamwork.
• Conduct preventive maintenance to help avoid potential issues and uphold property quality.
• Assess property safety and cleanliness standards, ensuring regulatory compliance and supporting resident well-being.
• Report supply needs to the Maintenance Manager and/or Community Manager and maintain shop organization.
• Assume the Maintenance Manager’s responsibilities during their absence to ensure continuity of maintenance operations and decision-making.

Benefits

• Weekly pay for associates working onsite at an apartment community.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage available for full-time, regular associates.
• Employer-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs.
• Ancillary benefits, including critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Professional development, career growth, and role-based learning plans.
• Paid time off, floating holidays, and volunteer days.
• Discounts on Costco membership, movie tickets, health and wellness, entertainment, and travel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed