Maintenance Manager

S L Nusbaum Realty Co•Durham, NC
•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Service Manager plans, organizes, and directs general maintenance functions for the property to provide residents with a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive place to live and to maintain property assets. The role supervises all service personnel and participates in on-site maintenance and repairs. Consistent attendance is essential to the operation of the community and to effective job performance and team communication. The position reports to the Community Manager. Its exempt or non-exempt classification may vary depending on the assignment, department, division, duties, and level of responsibility. Hours coincide with the community’s hours of operation; the role may require responding to after-hours emergencies and rotating evening, weekend, and holiday service calls.

Requirements

  • Ability to read and write English.
  • Prior experience demonstrating general mechanical aptitude and ability.
  • Valid driver’s license if operating a vehicle.
  • EPA Certificate for Freon Recovery and HVAC Certificate.
  • Current Fair Housing Certification.

Nice To Haves

  • Advanced training, such as training from a mechanical or supervising trade or technical school.
  • Prior experience as a Service Manager for a multi-unit property.

Responsibilities

  • Abide by Fair Housing Laws.
  • Supervise and participate in on-site general maintenance and property repairs, including heating and air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and appliance repairs; painting, carpeting, carpentry, window repairs, and grounds maintenance.
  • Organize turnover activities and preventive maintenance, and prioritize work orders.
  • Order supplies and maintain an inventory of maintenance supplies.
  • Ensure the proper use of potentially dangerous products and chemicals.
  • Oversee outside contractors’ work, inspect completed work, and take corrective action regarding employees when warranted.
  • Train subordinate staff.
  • Participate in selecting outside contractors and schedule their work.
  • Issue purchase orders and process invoices.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Occasionally mend fences, cut keys, pick up trash, perform lawn care, clean swimming pools, and shampoo carpets.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) enrollment opportunity with employer match
  • Employer-paid basic life and short-term disability
  • Potential opportunity for rent savings, depending on property and ownership
  • Cell phone allowance
  • Pet insurance
  • Paid volunteer hours
  • Training and career growth opportunities
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