About The Position

The Senior Service Manager provides senior-level leadership over maintenance operations at a multimillion-dollar multifamily community. The role oversees the property's physical condition, leads and develops the maintenance team, supports operational goals, and partners closely with the Community Manager to enhance resident satisfaction, support renewals, and maintain asset performance. It requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and a commitment to safety, operational excellence, and resident service. The position oversees routine and preventive maintenance, inspects and supports complex repairs, tracks service requests and documentation, and ensures safe and compliant work practices. It also manages maintenance spending and inventory, coordinates vendors, and supports upkeep of the community grounds. The role includes hiring, coaching, evaluating, and managing maintenance staff, as well as managing the on-call rotation and providing emergency support.

Requirements

  • 5–6+ years of maintenance experience, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Universal EPA, CPO, and HVAC certifications.
  • Valid Class E driver’s license.
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to train, mentor, and manage a maintenance team.
  • Strong knowledge of applicable laws and regulations, including EPA, OSHA, ADA, and Fair Housing.
  • Ability to read and interpret maintenance instructions, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.
  • Strong customer-service and communication skills.
  • Ability to work evenings and weekends and participate in on-call rotations as needed.
  • Physical ability to perform maintenance tasks, including lifting, climbing, and working indoors and outdoors.

Nice To Haves

  • Multifamily experience preferred.
  • Technical training or college coursework preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee, schedule, and assign routine and preventive maintenance activities.
  • Inspect Service Technicians’ work and provide hands-on repair support for complex issues involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliances, gas fixtures, flooring, railings, and other building systems.
  • Monitor the community’s physical condition, identify concerns, and ensure unsafe or deteriorating conditions are corrected promptly.
  • Maintain preventive maintenance records, service request logs, and documentation for vacant units.
  • Lead daily maintenance workflow, task prioritization, and adherence to company protocols and safety standards.
  • Hire, onboard, coach, and evaluate maintenance team members; administer performance plans or disciplinary actions as needed.
  • Manage the on-call rotation and provide support during emergencies.
  • Ensure work practices comply with company policies and applicable federal and state requirements, including ADA, Fair Housing, OSHA, Lead-Based Paint, HAZCOM, and EPA requirements.
  • Maintain safety documentation, including MSDS, HAZCOM records, pool logs, refrigerant logs, and OSHA-required materials.
  • Oversee the system for tracking and completing resident service requests, aiming for timely, high-quality resolution.
  • Ensure the team identifies hazards, reports risks, and maintains a safe community environment.
  • Support preparation of maps and reference materials identifying utility cutoffs, clean-outs, meters, and critical infrastructure locations.
  • Manage maintenance spending and align expenditures with approved budgets.
  • Maintain adequate inventory of tools, materials, and replacement parts.
  • Coordinate specialized repairs or services with vendors and ensure work quality and cost efficiency.
  • Assist with debris removal and exterior cleanliness as needed.
  • Partner with the Community Manager to enhance resident satisfaction, support renewals, and maintain asset performance.
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