Regional Facilities Manager

Equity Residential•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$118,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Equity Residential, we're dedicated to creating thriving communities, and we invite you to be part of our team. Embracing values like Diversity, Sustainability, and Total Wellbeing, we foster a workplace culture of authenticity and collaboration. How We Deliver a Winning Performance: Question Authority Walk the Talk Share Knowledge Listen, not just Hear See the Glass Half Full Take Educated Risks Enjoy the Ride Share the Spotlight Do the Right Thing Test Your Limits We Care About Your Total Wellbeing: Physical Wellbeing: Medical, dental, and vision care Social Wellbeing: 9 paid holidays, annual vacation time, paid sick leave, new parent benefits Financial Wellbeing: 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Rent Discounts, Competitive Compensation Community Wellbeing: Paid Community Service Hours Career Wellbeing: Leadership Development Learn more about our Total Wellbeing program here. What You’ll Be Doing: Under the supervision of a Facilities Director (or above), this is a fully-qualified position and is independently responsible for all maintenance-related matters for properties within the assigned portfolio. The incumbent plays a critical role in directing and coordinating regional property management and field personnel to effectively implement and execute policies, procedures, and programs that ensure optimal maintenance and performance of properties. Additionally, this position supports their portfolio by ensuring that projects and tasks, such as budget preparations, management of scheduled maintenance, fire and life safety programs, and risk management, are completed consistently and on time. This role demands a high level of accountability and decision-making, ensuring that maintenance operations are executed efficiently and aligned with organizational goals. Progression to this level is typically dependent on being able to independently assume the essential functions as described below.

Requirements

5 years of property management experience or 5 years of multi-site physical asset experience and/or previous time as an Area/Regional Facilities Manager preferred
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
EPA Section 608 Type I and Type II or Universal certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire if required based on the needs at supported communities
Valid Driver's License required if employee will operate a motorized vehicle (e.g., car, golf cart) in their role.
Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in English for all work-related purposes.

Responsibilities

Develops and prepares the budget for the Scheduled Maintenance plan for assigned portfolio to ensure cost effectiveness.
Reviews all environmental systems on properties and completion of all related programs established on an as needed basis.
Regularly monitors compliance with O & M programs, mold and mildew and related environmental policies.
Implements risk management, crisis response, and safety protocols.
Regularly conducts property walk-throughs to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
Key advisor of Property Management and Investment teams during the preparation of the annual operating and ten-year capital budget in accordance with established budget guidelines.
Creates and manages emergency capital projects as necessary.
Manages select capital projects as assigned by manager.
Assists the Procurement group and the Facilities Service Team with the regional standardization and compliance with national purchasing initiatives and national/regional objectives and communication of same.
Ensures quality control and conformance with defined standards through monthly report analysis, site visits, and inspections.
Assists and participates in optimizing maintenance operations by assisting community maintenance staff with mechanical difficulties, understanding new maintenance techniques, and implementing maintenance team initiatives.
Partners with Property Management in the evaluation, hiring, termination, and promotion of Service Team members.
Supports service team development by facilitating Service Team meetings and serving as a subject matter expert for maintenance training.
Advises Supervisor, Regional Leadership and Investment Team to develop replacement strategies and capital improvement needs as they are planned or arise.
Additionally, ensures onsite teams are adhering to budget guidelines, tracking expenses, and curbing bad behaviors proactively.
Represents the Company in a professional manner at all times.
Consistently maintains a professional courteous attitude when dealing with residents, coworkers and the general public.
Performs other duties as necessary.