Assistant Maintenance Manager
About The Position
The Assistant Maintenance Manager supports daily maintenance operations at the 376-unit Preserve at Milltown apartment community in Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Working alongside the Service Manager, this role helps coordinate maintenance work, supports and mentors the maintenance team, and performs advanced troubleshooting and repairs across multifamily building systems. The position includes maintaining the property’s grounds and appearance, managing maintenance inventory and equipment, and helping ensure work is completed efficiently and to company standards. The role follows a Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule, with a paid rotating 24-hour on-call assignment every three weeks. Availability for weather-related and emergency maintenance is required, and the schedule may change based on business needs. Compensation is $26.00–$29.00 per hour, with a $1,200 sign-on bonus and other listed incentives and benefits.
Requirements
- 2–3 years of multifamily maintenance experience.
- Previous experience leading, mentoring, or providing day-to-day direction to maintenance team members in a multifamily environment.
- Strong HVAC troubleshooting experience.
- Well-rounded maintenance skills, including appliances, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, and general building maintenance.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions.
- Comfort using smartphones, mobile work order applications, and computers.
- Active, valid driver’s license and reliable personal vehicle.
- Ability to respond to on-call and emergency maintenance needs.
- Dependable, team-first approach with strong communication and resident service skills.
- Availability for weather-related and emergency maintenance events.
Nice To Haves
- HVAC/EPA certification; preferred but not required for candidates with strong hands-on experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Service Manager with day-to-day maintenance operations for a 376-unit apartment community.
- Help coordinate daily work orders, apartment make-readies, preventative maintenance, and team priorities.
- Perform advanced troubleshooting and repairs involving HVAC systems, appliances, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, drywall, and general building maintenance.
- Lead by example and support, mentor, and provide day-to-day guidance to Maintenance Technicians.
- Help prioritize workloads and keep maintenance projects moving efficiently and on schedule.
- Assist with maintaining community grounds and the overall appearance of the property.
- Help manage maintenance inventory, tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Inspect vacant apartments, common areas, and building exteriors to ensure quality standards are met.
- Support snow removal and emergency maintenance as needed.
- Participate in a rotating 24-hour on-call schedule every three weeks.
- Complete additional projects and responsibilities assigned by the Service Manager.
Benefits
- $1,200 sign-on bonus.
- Up to 50% rent discount.
- Property staff shared renewal commissions.
- Morgan Essentials: $300 quarterly.
- $15 per day while holding the on-call phone.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Generous paid time off, including 10 paid holidays and sick leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
