Elevator Maintenance Manager

Edgewood Properties•Piscataway Township, NJ

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Edgewood Properties, a leading real estate development and property management company founded in 1992 with corporate headquarters in New Jersey, is experiencing significant growth. The company's apartment portfolio of over 6,000 units is expected to double in the next few years and exceed 12,000 units within five years. Due to this rapid expansion and a strategy to develop and hold properties, Edgewood Properties is seeking a full-time Elevator Maintenance Manager for its multi-family portfolio. This role requires at least 5 years of industry experience and is based in Piscataway, NJ, with travel as needed to properties within the portfolio.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in elevator maintenance, repair, or installation.
2+ years of experience 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 and 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 contracts with third-party elevator maintenance vendors.
Set performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and provide ongoing coaching and professional development.
Coordinate on-call and emergency response coverage for elevator entrapments and outages, including 24/7 escalation protocols.
Develop and oversee preventive maintenance schedules for all elevators, escalators, and lift equipment across the portfolio.
Ensure all equipment is maintained in compliance with applicable codes (e.g., ASME A17.1, local Department of Buildings requirements, state elevator safety codes).
Track and schedule required annual/periodic inspections, permits, and certifications with local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ).
Maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection records, and compliance documentation for each property.
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 elevator service companies, parts suppliers, and modernization contractors.
Oversee elevator modernization and capital improvement projects from scope development through completion.
Partner with property management teams to minimize resident disruption during maintenance, outages, and upgrades.
Communicate elevator status, outages, and timelines to property managers and, as needed, residents.
Collaborate with risk management/insurance on incident reporting and safety audits.
Support due diligence and equipment condition assessments for property acquisitions.