Director of Maintenance (On-Site)
About The Position
C+C Apartment Management LLC is an industry leader in management and real estate operations, managing more than 23,000 residential dwelling units across approximately 400 multifamily buildings in the New York Tri-state area. Its portfolio includes market-rate, mixed-market-rate, affordable, and tax-credit/affordable properties. The company provides property management services supporting revenue, cost control, maintenance, financial reporting, and resident relations. Based in Brooklyn, the Director of Maintenance leads maintenance, repair, construction, and capital improvement activities across a portfolio of properties. The role ensures building systems, equipment, and infrastructure are maintained to high standards while supporting operational excellence, regulatory compliance, cost control, and long-term asset preservation. The Director partners strategically with Property Management and leads maintenance teams, contractors, and vendors. The position requires substantial maintenance leadership experience, including managing union and non-union employees, and technical expertise in building systems and building management systems. A bachelor’s degree is preferred, or a trade school certificate or a combination of work experience, education, and professional designations. Boiler, standpipe, and sprinkler Certificates of Fitness are required. C+C offers competitive compensation and benefits and potential for growth within a residential real estate developer/builder organization.
Requirements
- At least 10 years of experience as a Maintenance Manager, Superintendent, or Project Manager.
- At least 5 years of experience managing union and non-union maintenance employees.
- Boiler, standpipe, and sprinkler Certificates of Fitness.
- Strong technical knowledge of building systems, mechanical systems, and construction practices.
- Working knowledge of complex Building Management Systems (BMS) and building automation systems.
- Ability to follow OSHA guidelines and maintain safe work practices.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Excellent leadership skills and ability to train, mentor, and develop direct reports.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities while effectively planning work activities.
- Knowledge of local, city, and state agency processes, procedures, and regulatory requirements, including NYC compliance standards.
- Strategic thinking, professionalism, integrity, honesty, and ethical business practices.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Experience with construction, apartment renovations, equipment replacements, and preservation projects.
- Experience with Yardi, Avid, SiteCompli, and HappyCo.
Responsibilities
- Oversee daily maintenance operations and ensure timely completion of work orders.
- Inspect properties and evaluate building conditions.
- Monitor maintenance performance metrics and implement process improvements.
- Maintain accurate maintenance logs, records, and reporting systems.
- Provide technical expertise in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, life safety, and mechanical systems.
- Develop and oversee preventive maintenance programs.
- Troubleshoot complex building system issues and implement corrective actions.
- Review blueprints, riser diagrams, system schematics, and construction documents.
- Support operation of boilers, chillers, cooling towers, generators, geothermal, cogeneration, and microgrid systems.
- Monitor and optimize building automation systems and controls; analyze energy consumption, alarms, and system performance.
- Coordinate BMS upgrades, programming changes, and vendor support; ensure systems are commissioned, calibrated, documented, and operating efficiently.
- Train staff on BMS operation and alarm response procedures.
- Manage renovation, repair, and capital improvement projects.
- Review project plans, specifications, scopes of work, and contractor proposals; assist with bid development, vendor selection, and contract administration.
- Monitor project budgets, schedules, and quality standards.
- Manage contractor and vendor performance and ensure compliance with contract requirements and safety standards.
- Evaluate opportunities to perform work in-house when practical and maintain vendor relationships and accountability.
- Supervise union and non-union maintenance personnel; train, mentor, and develop staff.
- Promote safety, professionalism, and operational excellence.
- Support budget development, capital planning, and cost-control initiatives.
- Manage procurement, inventory, and equipment replacement planning.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
- Partner with Property Management on operational improvements and strategic initiatives.
- Provide 24/7 support for critical building emergencies and coordinate emergency repairs and system recovery efforts.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
