Service Maintenance Manager

Service Maintenance Manager

Join a growing organization that is strengthening neighborhoods across the nation! The Community Builders, Inc. (TCB) is one of America's leading nonprofit real estate developers and owners. Our mission is to build and sustain strong communities where all people can thrive.

Position Description : Under the direction of the Community Manager, the Service Maintenance Manager (SMM) is responsible for all the physical operations of the community, particularly the preservation and maintenance of the asset, preparation of market ready homes and providing ongoing service to the residents. The SMM is a working maintenance manager position requiring to lead the maintenance team members and perform hands on work duties. A primary role of the SMM is to deliver leadership, mentoring and direction to enhance the skills of employees and foster a collaborative and positive work environment in accordance with TCB policies and provide a quality living environment for all residents. This position will oversee Gladstone, Hillcrest, and Castlegate properties.

Essential Functions

Provide direction, guidance, and supervision to all maintenance team members and vendors / contractors at the community

Manage and participate in the completion of routine and preventive maintenance work orders and unit turns in a timely manner including scheduling vendor contracted services

Review completed work orders and unit turn for quality of work and repair trends to address

Provide training to maintenance team to ensure proper performance of their functions and consistency with company policies, procedures and safety standards

Oversee cleaning, painting, interior / exterior decorating and maintenance, landscaping, snow-removal, replacement of light, plumbing, electrical work, roof repairs, appliance evaluation and other repairs

Manage preparation and make repairs for REAC / HQS inspections and audits

Participate in financial review with Community Manager on maintenance, utility and capital related expenditures to meet budgeted goals and enhance knowledge of operations

Complete budgeted capital improvements and manage vendors service contracts (HVAC, Pest, Snow, Landscaping, etc.) by developing scope of work, managing the competitive bid process, and monitoring completion of capital projects and vendor services

Manage maintenance shop and inventory to company standards and lead with a safety mindset including wearing appropriate PPE

Available for weekend work, on-call rotation and emergency service call duties

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50 percent of the time

Commutable radius to property

Must be able to ascend / descend a ladder

Frequently moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across sites

Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Leadership skills and understanding of effective management of personal development and career paths for all employees desired

Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Yardi or other industry software experience required

Excellent verbal and written communication skills required

Knowledge of Federal Fair Housing Laws & Guidelines a plus

Excellent Customer Service skills required

Bilingual a plus

Education & Experience

High School diploma or equivalent required.

5+ years of multi-family type operational management experience, preferably with a comparable role in multi-family experience

Experience in training, budget development and managing expenses; bid and managing vendors, service and general building contractors are essential skills.

One or more industry-Trade certifications Degrees (NAHMS, CAMT, OSHA, HVAC, ETC) required.

Willingness to get any required certification(s) within 6 months of hiring to meet any specific site / area needs.

Knowledge of all hand and power tools, cleaning supplies, and protective equipment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

12 Paid Holidays & tenure-based PTO accruals

Employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts

Company paid Life & Disability Insurance

403(b) retirement plan with company match

Tax-advantage accounts : commuter / parking, medical & dependent care FSA

Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance

Confidential, 24 / 7 Employee Assistance Program

The Community Builders is an equal opportunity employer.