Maintenance Manager (Live-In)

JP Management LLC•East Brunswick, NJ

4d•$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. The role combines physical apartment maintenance and unit-turn work with renovation coordination, inventory management, vendor oversight, and coordination with property management. The employee is expected to perform skilled maintenance work daily, not solely supervise others, and help ensure apartments are completed on time and ready for rent. The position also supports inspections and leasing timelines, assists with general maintenance and work orders, coordinates snow removal and landscaping operations, maintains trucks and equipment, and manages renovation, turn, and capital-expenditure dumpsters and related trash services.

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 involving 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 electrical repairs, 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 work scope, and develop and execute detailed punch lists.
Coordinate contractors for larger renovations and periodically inspect contractor progress and identify potential change orders.
Order, receive, log, store, and organize materials and renovation inventory.
Schedule painters, flooring vendors, and cleaners as needed.
Conduct final inspections and ensure apartments meet quality standards and are completed on time and rent-ready.
Perform pre-move and post-move inspections.
Coordinate with property management to maintain vacancy timelines and meet leasing turnover deadlines.
Assist with work orders and general maintenance, particularly after mid-month, and support the maintenance team during peak periods.
Maintain responsive service standards.
Coordinate and assist with snow removal, including storm-event work.
Install and remove truck plows and salt spreaders; maintain and service snow blowers and related equipment.
Manage snow-removal inventory, including salt, calcium, and fuel.
Oversee landscaping equipment and supplies.
Maintain and service property trucks and prepare vehicles for seasonal use.
Keep equipment and storage areas organized.
Monitor renovation, turn, and CapEx dumpsters and coordinate swaps as needed.
Inspect and monitor city trash pickup, maintain professional relationships with city officials, serve as the contact for trash-related issues, and manage garbage-related materials inventory.