Maintenance Manager (Live-In)

JP Management LLC•East Brunswick, NJ

7d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

JP Management is seeking a hands-on, live-in maintenance professional for a property in East Brunswick, New Jersey. This field-based role combines physical maintenance work with coordination of apartment renovations, unit turns, vendors, materials, and operational timelines. The position is not supervisory-only; the employee is expected to perform skilled maintenance and turnover work daily while ensuring apartments are completed on time and ready for occupancy. The role also supports inspections and leasing timelines, general maintenance and work orders, snow and landscaping operations, fleet and equipment upkeep, and waste and dumpster management. The employee coordinates contractors and service vendors, monitors work quality and progress, manages related inventories, and assists with snow removal during storm events. The stated base salary range is $70,000–$80,000. The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Prior multifamily maintenance experience.
Strong hands-on electrical and plumbing skills.
Experience managing apartment turns and renovations.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously.
Mechanical aptitude with vehicles, equipment, and tools.
Valid driver's license.
Must have own tools.
Ability to lift more than 50 pounds and work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Perform apartment turn work, including minor electrical and plumbing repairs, fixture and appliance installation, door hardware adjustment, drywall repair, patching, caulking, punch-list completion, and light cleaning as needed.
Inspect vacated apartments, determine the full scope of work, and develop and execute detailed punch lists.
Coordinate and oversee contractors for larger renovation scopes; inspect progress and identify potential change orders.
Order, receive, log, store, and organize renovation and turnover materials and inventory.
Schedule painters, flooring vendors, and cleaners as needed.
Conduct final inspections and ensure apartments meet quality standards, are completed on time, and are rent-ready.
Perform pre-move and post-move inspections and coordinate with property management to maintain vacancy timelines and meet turnover deadlines.
Assist with work orders and general maintenance issues, particularly after mid-month when turns are complete, and support the maintenance team during peak periods.
Coordinate and assist with snow removal; install and remove plows and salt spreaders on trucks; maintain snow blowers and related equipment; and manage snow-removal inventory.
Oversee landscaping equipment and supplies.
Maintain and service property trucks, prepare vehicles for seasonal use, and organize equipment and storage areas.
Monitor renovation, turnover, and CapEx dumpsters and coordinate swaps as necessary.
Monitor city trash pickup, maintain professional relationships with city officials, serve as the point of contact for trash-related issues, and manage garbage-related materials inventory.
Maintain a high standard of responsiveness and service.