Maintenance Supervisor - Black Seal

Pratum Companies•Newark, NJ

76d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Supervisor with a Black Seal boiler license to oversee the maintenance and upkeep of residential apartment properties. This role involves managing a team, ensuring timely apartment turnovers, optimizing building systems, and controlling expenses. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of residential building systems, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to excellent customer service and high-quality results.

Requirements

Must have Black Seal boiler license.
Extensive knowledge of residential building systems (boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, condensing units, roof fans).
Candidates must be detail-oriented and hard-working.
Proficient using maintenance-related programs, Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and web searches.
Excellent communication skills, including writing, proofreading, and speaking.
Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments.
Excellent interpersonal skills in person and by phone and email, with high professionalism.
Successful candidates will exhibit a demonstrable passion for high quality results and a can-do attitude.
Ability to accomplish innovative projects with little supervision.
Fantastic customer service ethic and high expectations for quality.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends and on an emergency basis.
Ability to read and write English fluently.
Ability to accurately perform intermediate mathematical functions.
Ability to understand and perform all on-site resident management software functions.
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in residential property management or a related field is required.
The position requires the ability to work any of the seven days of the week, 52 weeks of the year.
Individuals must be able to work their scheduled hours on a consistent basis and, if necessary, overtime hours when requested.
The position requires the ability to serve on-call, as scheduled or as necessary.
Travel may be required at times to attend various owner gatherings.
Must be able to attend certain resident events that are held after hours.
Minimum of basic knowledge of computers.
Ability to use Outlook and OneSite.
Intermediate knowledge of MS Word and Excel.
Minimum of basic Internet knowledge.
Must be capable of physically accessing all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities.
Must be able to push, pull, lift, carry or maneuver weights of up to 50 lbs. independently and 100 lbs. with assistance.

Nice To Haves

Professional building system licenses are preferred and may be required based on the building type of the assigned property.
HVAC and/or CFC certifications preferred (or other applicable designations).
Lead paint certifications (as necessary).
CAMTI and CAMTII are preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage all maintenance-related repairs and upkeep of the property.
Manage the make-ready process to ensure apartments are prepared for move-in in a timely fashion.
Initiate, perform, and oversee maintenance projects that improve curb appeal, maintain and optimize building systems, and monitor contractor performance.
Develop scopes of work for small improvements/services and seek out qualified contractors to bid the work.
Manage expenses properly in accordance with owner goals and actively seek to minimize expenses regularly.
Develop and maintain relationships with vendors, negotiate pricing, and collaborate on an approved vendor list.
Direct supervision and support for the maintenance team on a daily basis, including identifying training and development opportunities and holding the team accountable.
Direct the Preventative Maintenance program, ensuring timely completion and thorough documentation.
Adhere to all local, state, and federal housing requirements.
Create and motivate a team that focuses on customer service and curb appeal.
Manage and control payroll and overtime.
Other duties as assigned.