Maintenance Director - New Property (Houston, TX)
About The Position
As a Maintenance Director, you will effectively lead a maintenance team and actively participate in the maintenance of the physical condition of the entire community while promoting resident satisfaction. The ideal candidate should possess leadership skills to facilitate a high performing team through frequent communication and coaching of diverse skillsets to ensure property success. You will also provide quality control by giving feedback to the team on their work, and be willing to help with work orders and projects. Expense management is key, as you will review and analyze the property budget to ensure expenses are maintained within guidelines. Embracing CWS Values and setting an example for the team by demonstrating these values on a daily basis is also essential.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED (required)
- Microsoft Office and Outlook software experience (required)
- EPA, HVAC I & II, CPO and local certifications (required)
- Minimum 2- 4 years previous full-time work experience in apartment maintenance, or a trade that requires extensive knowledge of electricity, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and HVAC (required)
- Possess a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance (required)
- Own a basic set of hand tools (required)
- Able to read service requests, schedules, and regularly converse with team members, residents, and vendors in English
- Basic computer skills
- Able to adhere to company policies, procedures, and practices
- Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Able to maintain a professional and ethical atmosphere
- Possess supervisory/managerial skills
- Able to perform work responsibilities at locations other than “home” property
- Able to travel within major metropolitan areas and may be required to attend company functions in other cities
- Able to respond to emergency calls outside of normal business hours while setting the expectations for on-call rotations with team
Nice To Haves
- Yardi software experience (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Lead maintenance team members
- Embrace, engage, motivate and train team members
- Prepare make-ready apartments
- Complete service requests
- Maintain inventory and shop organization
- Perform common area maintenance
- Lead preventative maintenance program
- Participate in resident satisfaction programs
- Communicate with customers, residents, investors, vendors, leadership, and CWS team members
- Lead and participate in the CWS Risk Management and Safety Programs
Benefits
- 50% apartment rental discount for onsite team members
- 20% rental discount for all other employees
- Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options
- Company-paid life and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with company match
- Pet insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible spending and health savings account options
- Fitness Bucks program
- Paid time off
- Company holidays
- A floating holiday
- A birthday holiday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
High school or GED
