Maintenance Manager

Monarch Communities•Colts Neck, NJ

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager will plan, organize, and manage the operations of the maintenance and housekeeping programs and departments. This role ensures the efficiency, safety, and regulatory compliance requirements of the assigned community. The Maintenance Manager will report to the Executive Director with further support from the Regional Director of Facilities. This position is an exempt, salaried position.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years of experience in maintenance or a related field.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
Strong knowledge of maintenance and housekeeping practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing maintenance functions in the community.
Knowledge of building systems, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and fire safety systems.
Hands-on experience with general maintenance, carpentry, and repair work.
Ability to safely operate power and handheld tools and maintenance equipment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Facility Management software systems.
Ability to perform physical work as required by the role.
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs.
Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents.
The associate must use proper body mechanics.
Moves intermittently during working hours and subject to frequent interruptions.
May be subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.
Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress of the position.

Responsibilities

Manages the Maintenance and Housekeeping departments.
Monitors community expenditures monthly to ensure compliance with community’s monthly budget.
Assists in recruitment, selection, and evaluation of department personnel.
Develops department and personnel schedules, including work hours, work assignments, and cleaning schedules.
Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures.
Maintains required logs, inspections, and requirements per state and federal regulations. (e.g. water temperature logs, monthly fire extinguisher checks, all building and life safety required inspections, and so forth)
Monitors life safety policies and procedures to ensure full compliance with regulatory standards, including building codes and fire safety.
Maintains departmental system software (e.g. Yardi, DSSI, TELS, etc.)
Assists with vendors and contracts for all departmental systems and operations, including but not limited to fire alarm, fire sprinkler, fire extinguishers, elevators, HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, generator, kitchen hoods, snow removal, landscaping, trash removal, etc.
Maintains all access control systems, door hardware, and keying systems.
Performs general maintenance work and hands-on maintenance duties as required (snow removal, painting, carpentry, plumbing, light electrical, etc.)
Able to operate, maintain, and diagnose mechanical, HVAC, plumbing, fire sprinkler, fire alarm, electrical equipment, and all building services/equipment.
Assures resident room readiness prior to move ins and provides minor renovations as needed.
Conducts daily inspections of the building, grounds, and equipment to determine necessary maintenance and repairs.
Manages department supply purchases in coordination with Executive Director.
Maintains the Emergency Preparedness Plan, trains associates on the EPP
Conducts and oversees emergency drills.
Conducts safety tour to new associates.
Assists with evacuating residents in the event of an emergency.
Maintains on-call status in the event of emergencies.
Answers emergency calls after hours and on weekends.
Reacts and assists in emergency repairs of any kind regarding equipment breakdown and seeks methods for completing repairs.
Occasional weekend coverage as Manager on Duty
Coordinates and assists with all Cap Ex related work and outside vendors.
Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled.
May provide support to sister/local Monarch communities as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Benefits

Health Insurance: Medical/Rx, Dental, and Vision
Ancillary Benefits: Life Insurance/AD&D, Short Term Disability and Long-Term disability
Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
FSA (Commuter/Parking)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) Retirement with Company Match
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral Bonus
Resident Referral Bonus