Elevator Maintenance Manager

Edgewood Properties•Piscataway, NJ

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

Edgewood Properties, a leading real estate development and property management company founded in 1992, is experiencing rapid growth with plans to double its apartment portfolio of 6,000+ units in the coming years. We are seeking a full-time Elevator Maintenance Manager for our multi-family portfolio, based in Piscataway, NJ. This role is crucial for ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all vertical transportation equipment across our properties. The Elevator Maintenance Manager will lead a team, oversee maintenance programs, manage capital projects, and be accountable for elevator uptime and safety.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in elevator maintenance, repair, or installation.
2+ years in a supervisory or management role.
Strong working knowledge of elevator codes and safety standards (ASME A17.1/CSA B44, local AHJ requirements).
Experience managing vendor contracts and/or unionized or non-union maintenance staff.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to travel between properties within the portfolio.
Strong organizational, budgeting, and vendor negotiation skills.

Nice To Haves

QEI (Qualified Elevator Inspector) certification or state elevator mechanic license.
Experience in multifamily/residential property management or a similar facilities environment.
Familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software.
OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

Hire, train, schedule, and supervise in-house elevator technicians or manage third-party vendors.
Set performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and provide coaching.
Coordinate on-call and emergency response for elevator entrapments and outages, including 24/7 escalation.
Develop and oversee preventive maintenance schedules for all elevators, escalators, and lift equipment.
Ensure equipment compliance with applicable codes (ASME A17.1, local Department of Buildings, state elevator safety codes).
Track and schedule required annual/periodic inspections, permits, and certifications.
Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection records, and compliance documentation.
Respond to and manage resolution of elevator entrapments, breakdowns, and safety incidents.
Assess equipment lifecycle and recommend modernization, repair, or replacement projects.
Develop and manage the department's operating and capital budgets.
Solicit bids, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships with service companies, suppliers, and contractors.
Oversee elevator modernization and capital improvement projects from scope to completion.
Partner with property management to minimize resident disruption during maintenance and upgrades.
Communicate elevator status, outages, and timelines to property managers and residents.
Support due diligence and equipment condition assessments for property acquisitions.