Regional Area Maintenance Manager Assistant

CONAM Management Corporation•Carlsbad, CA

9d•$71,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

CONAM Management is seeking a skilled Assistant Regional Area Maintenance Manager (ARAMM) to join their team at the SoCal Conventional Region in Carlsbad, CA. This role will support maintenance operations across assigned communities by assisting with inspections, preventative maintenance, vendor coordination, and service productivity to ensure properties meet company standards for quality, safety, and curb appeal. The position also involves assisting with staffing, training, compliance monitoring, and site-level repairs to maintain efficient operations and reduce vendor costs. This is a full-time position with a pay range of $71,000 - $80,000 per year.

Requirements

Minimum of 2-3+ years of hands-on related experience in apartment maintenance required
Minimum of 2+ years in a supervisory role required
Experience in the building construction and/or maintenance field
Knowledge of the building trades such as electricity, carpentry, and plumbing
Provide regular guidance to employees and contractors to function as a high-performance team in a high touch, customer service environment
Manage & track life safety systems- fire panels, sprinklers, & extinguishers, for each site
Able to handle tools and power equipment, such as drills, saws, grinders, electrical testers, HVAC systems, and plumbing tools. including proficiency in plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, appliance repair, and general carpentry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications strongly preferred
Strong troubleshooting abilities to quickly assess and resolve maintenance issues, ensuring minimal disruption to residents.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with residents, team members, and vendors effectively.
A passion for delivering exceptional service to residents and creating a positive living experience.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule and participate in an on-call rotation to handle apartment maintenance emergencies.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Possess a valid driver’s license and proof of automobile liability insurance coverage.
Contingent upon passing a background check, employment verification, pre-employment physical, drug screening, valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

Assist in monitoring the quality and quantity of market-ready units and turnover work to meet company standards.
Support property inspections and ensure cleanliness, curb appeal, and maintenance standards are maintained.
Observe and report property appearance issues and assist with corrective actions.
Help track and verify semi-annual smoke detector inspections and AC filter replacements, ensuring documentation is maintained.
Monitor maintenance service requests, inspection schedules, and ensure deficiencies are addressed.
Support semi-annual property visits and ensure two annual interior inspections per community using CONAM inspection standards.
Assist with reviewing resumes, interviewing candidates, and providing hiring recommendations.
Support scheduling and prioritization of Roving Maintenance Technicians when assigned.
Provide input and support for performance coaching, corrective actions, and productivity improvement of maintenance staff.
Assist with training associates on CONAM policies, procedures, standards, and job performance requirements.
Help coordinate and conduct maintenance training and encourage industry-related education and certifications.
Identify skill gaps and recommend training programs or certification opportunities for maintenance staff.
Support vendor bidding processes and provide vendor recommendations when requested.
Assist with annual re-bidding, vendor pricing reviews, and development of the regional vendor guide.
Monitor vendor performance and gather feedback from community teams regarding service quality and responsiveness.
Support enforcement of safety regulations and proper use of safety equipment.
Ensure Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available and safety practices are followed.
Communicate compliance requirements and report safety deficiencies to leadership.
Assist in monitoring compliance with CONAM key control policy.
Perform site-level repairs (plumbing, carpentry, water heater installation, etc.) as needed to reduce vendor costs.
Complete additional duties as assigned.
Ability to drive locally for business purposes pertaining to property management maintenance.