Director, Maintenance & Engineering
Elme Communities - Bethesda, MD
posted 1 day ago
About the position
Elme Communities is seeking a dedicated professional to join our team, focusing on enhancing the living experience for value-conscious renters. We are committed to providing quality housing to under-served, middle-income renters and believe that everyone deserves a well-maintained community. The role involves participating in the recruiting, hiring, training, and development of service team members, particularly service managers. You will develop and implement policies and procedures for maintenance best practices, ensuring a culture of safety and compliance with Elme standards. Additionally, you will manage the execution of capital projects, track performance indicators, and support the underwriting and due diligence process for new acquisitions.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the recruiting, hiring, training, and development of service team members with a particular focus on service managers.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for maintenance best practices with a focus on creating a culture of safety by educating employees on safety standards.
- Educate and support service team members in solving complex operational and mechanical problems and handling emergency situations.
- Track key performance indicators and maintenance costs by community, hold teams accountable for results and develop insights on ways to improve productivity and reduce costs.
- Oversee procurement of portfolio-wide maintenance contracts and cost-saving programs.
- Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program.
- Manage the execution of mechanical, plumbing and unit turnover-related capital projects with community management teams to ensure delivery on time and on budget.
- Perform site inspections to ensure compliance with Elme standards and best practices.
- Participate in budgeting and forecasting, making recommendations on maintenance priorities including partnering with the construction team to create 10-year capital plans for assets.
- Implement ESG initiatives and other related programs across the portfolio, as needed.
- Support the underwriting and due diligence process for new acquisitions.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in multifamily maintenance operations with progressive leadership responsibility including regional oversight of the maintenance.
- Experience in managing interior and exterior capital projects including mechanical projects.
- Preference for experience in managing assets of different vintages including Class B assets.
- Undergraduate degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
- Universal EPA / CFC Certification.
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching: Plan for your future with our generous 401(k) matching program.
- Dental Insurance: Keep your smile bright with our comprehensive dental coverage.
- Health Insurance: Choose from 3 plan options to find the perfect fit for your healthcare needs.
- Life Insurance: Gain peace of mind for you and your loved ones with our company-paid life insurance policy.
- Disability Insurance: We've got you covered with both short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- Paid Time Off: Recharge and relax with our paid time off policy.
- Paid Holidays: Celebrate life's moments with paid time off on holidays.
- Pet Insurance: Because we know your furry friends are family too!
- Rent Discount: Enjoy a 30% discount on rent at any of our communities to make your living situation more affordable and stress-free.
