Maintenance Manager - Botanic at Ingleside

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Preferred Apartment Communities combines expertise with a people-first approach, delivering consistent care and communities that feel like home. Our mission is to provide exceptional living experiences for our residents while building a workplace where our associates feel supported, inspired, and prepared to grow.

Guided by the belief that we should always be better today than yesterday, we champion continuous improvement across every level of our organization. Through operational excellence, strategic partnerships, and a people-focused approach, we strive to be good neighbors to our residents, to each other, and to the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily maintenance operations by completing and prioritizing work orders, managing emergency repairs, preparing vacant units, and performing preventative maintenance.
• Maintains property functionality through organized shop management, inventory control, amenity‑area upkeep, and routine inspections across life‑safety systems, pools, elevators, and lighting.
• Leads and supports maintenance staff by delegating service requests, evaluating technicians and groundskeepers, and assisting with property rehabilitation and QA inspections.
• Coordinates contractor work by selecting vendors, monitoring performance, and ensuring projects meet quality and budget expectations.
• Delivers strong resident service through professional communication, timely issue resolution, and support for community events and resident needs.
• Handles supplemental property tasks including light cleaning when needed, distributing resident communications, and maintaining clean, orderly amenity and common areas.

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Requirements:

• Brings strong maintenance background with 3 years of hands‑on repair experience (apartment maintenance preferred) and 1–2 years of supervisory responsibility, supported by solid troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Meets certification and licensing needs including a valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, and a Type II or Universal refrigeration certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days).
• Capable of demanding physical work such as lifting up to 50 lbs, pushing/pulling 300 lbs on wheels, climbing 40‑ft ladders, and performing extended bending, kneeling, and tool‑based tasks.
• Able to move heavy appliances and equipment ranging from 75–300+ lbs across units, up stairwells, and within laundry rooms using hand trucks or other equipment.
• Handles structural and specialty repairs involving materials and machines often exceeding 100–300 lbs, including grills, exercise equipment, golf carts, and security gates.
• Performs in‑unit upgrades safely such as installing lighting or ceiling fans while lifting and working from step ladders.

What We Offer: 

• Expected hourly pay rate of $32.00 - $34.00 per hour. You will be provided a pay rate that is in line with your skills and experience as they relate to the requirements of the job
• Generous PTO program
• 13 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays and paid volunteer day
• Comprehensive, affordable medical coverage as well as company-paid dental and vision coverage available to all full-time, regular associates
• 401k with exceptional employer match
• Associate Apartment Discount
• Educational Assistance Program (tuition and certifications)
• Company-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs

Preferred Apartment Communities is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant, employee, or other covered person based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, race, color, caste, immigration status, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), protected leave status, domestic violence victim status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. 

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