Maintenance Manager (Live-In)

JP Management LLC•East Brunswick, NJ

6d•$70,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized, hands-on Live-in Maintenance Supervisor responsible for apartment renovations, unit turns, and operational coordination for a property located in East Brunswick, NJ. This is a working, field-based role. This is not a supervisory-only position. The candidate is expected to actively perform skilled maintenance and turn work daily while managing vendors, inventory, and strict completion timelines.

Requirements

Prior multifamily maintenance experience required
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 (vehicles, equipment, tools)
Valid driver’s license
Must have own tools
Ability to lift 50+lbs and work in varying weather conditions

Responsibilities

Perform all turn work in newly vacated apartments, including electrical, plumbing, fixture installation, door hardware installation and adjustment, drywall repair, patching, caulking, and punch list completion.
Inspect vacated units to determine the full scope of work and develop detailed punch lists for each apartment.
Coordinate and oversee contractors for larger renovation scopes, conducting periodic inspections to monitor progress and identify potential change orders.
Order, receive, log, and properly store all renovation and turn materials, maintaining an organized inventory system.
Schedule painters, flooring vendors, and cleaners as needed, and conduct final inspections prior to unit delivery to ensure apartments are rent-ready on time.
Perform pre-move and post-move inspections, coordinating with property management to maintain vacancy timelines and ensure quality standards are met.
Support the leasing schedule by meeting strict 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 operations, including installing and servicing equipment, managing inventory, and assisting during storm events.
Maintain and service property trucks, prepare vehicles for seasonal use, and maintain organization of all equipment and storage areas.
Monitor renovation, turn, and CapEx dumpsters, coordinate swaps, inspect city trash pickup, and serve as the point of contact for trash-related issues.
Maintain inventory of garbage-related materials.