Director of Maintenance

AVE by Korman Communities • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Our hospitality-driven real estate brand is growing, and we are seeking hard-working and passionate top talent to grow their careers with us! If you are interested in being a pioneer with AVE as we continue to expand our portfolio of luxury flexible-stay apartment communities nationwide, apply today for an opportunity to join our award-winning team. For four consecutive years, AVE has been ranked in our tier as #1 Apartment Operator in the country, based on resident survey scores through the Kingsley Survey program!
The Director of Maintenance role is pivotal to each community's success. AVE is seeking a Director of Maintenance who is hands-on and leads by example. The ideal candidate thrives on a fast-paced and diversified operation.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of maintenance, construction, or related experience, i.e. plumbing, electric, carpentry, appliance repairs, etc.
• Multifamily real estate or hospitality/hotel industry experience strongly preferred
• Minimum of three years demonstrated leadership experience in managing a team, including coaching, mentoring, training, and holding team members accountable
• HVAC certified a plus (we will sponsor certification if not already certified)
• Excellent communication skills
• Treat all guests with courtesy, respond to guests needs in a timely manner, document requests when needed and report to Maintenance Manager
• Understands the importance of brand standards and has mindset to exceed expectation
• Consistently maintains a professional, positive, and courteous attitude when dealing with coworkers and residents at all times
• Reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• HVAC certified

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate the maintenance team to achieve our high level of brand standards and overall resident experience
• Hold maintenance team members accountable for daily responsibilities
• Ensure maintenance team completes resident service requests and prepare suites for move-ins in a timely manner
• Ensure proper maintenance team coverage for on-call rotation, community emergencies, winter weather, etc.
• Create and execute preventative maintenance schedules including inspections of HVAC systems, interior/exterior lighting, fire safety, power washing, and more
• Manage all outside vendor work performed at the community
• Manage the maintenance and presentation of all building equipment, including weekly washing, annual inspections, etc.
• Assist with the recruitment process for new maintenance team members, including interviewing candidates and training and onboarding new team members
• Assist with budgeting for the maintenance department and identify areas for potential cost savings

Benefits

• PTO
• medical
• vision
• dental
• 401k
• paid Birthday Time Off
• paid Volunteer Time Off
• Complimentary furnished apartment stays at any AVE location nationwide for personal travel

What This Job Offers

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