Assistant Service Manager

Assistant Service Manager

Prime Residential is an established owner and operator of more than 19,000 multifamily apartments and townhomes, providing appealing amenities and superior customer service in some of the most sought-after locations along the West Coast. We are committed to maintaining a richly diverse and inclusive company culture where all people feel welcomed and valued.

Coral Bay has 946 units and is located in San Diego, CA.

Sunday through Thursday from 9am to 6pm.

$33.04 per hour.

The Assistant Service Manager supports the essential maintenance function at our communities, ensuring curb appeal, cleanliness, make readies, service requests, and ongoing maintenance. This role is critical in providing residents with essential services and maintaining their enjoyment of the community. You are integral in working alongside the Service Manager to ensure the smooth day-to-day operations and serve as a community ambassador, exemplifying our company values. The Assistant Service Manager must strategically and effectively help oversee a diverse team, aligning with the community management team and organizational values.

Who You Are:

• Technically proficient with various building mechanical components and a hands-on, advisory disposition.
• High standards of excellence and a passion for mentoring and coaching team members.
• Detail-oriented problem solver with a strong sense of ownership and pride in your work.
• Customer service-oriented professional who remains calm and professional when addressing resident concerns.
• Skilled in risk assessment and decision-making within the maintenance function, helping to minimize incidents and ensure safety.
• Self-driven and proactive, able to work independently and collaboratively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Service Manager to oversee the service team, ensuring high performance and efficiency.
• Conduct daily meetings and provide coaching and mentoring to the team.
• Organize and lead training sessions in partnership with the Maintenance Training Manager.
• Collaborate with the Service Manager and Community Director on personnel performance, operations, and budget.
• Foster a customer-focused culture of respect, responsiveness, and efficiency.
• Manage and complete service requests and prepare vacant apartments.
• Diagnose and repair building components such as appliances, electrical systems, plumbing, and HVAC (with proper certification).
• Regularly inspect apartment homes to maintain standards.
• Ensure the quality of work performed by contractors and service providers.
• Conduct routine property inspections to identify and address safety concerns.
• Perform routine fire and life/safety inspections and annual unit inspections.
• Oversee the appearance and cleanliness of grounds, common areas, and amenities.
• Maintain proper work area conditions and adhere to safety protocols.
• Support the Service Manager with safety meetings, ensure SDS accessibility, and stay current with OSHA regulations.
• Manage inventory, perform preventative maintenance, handle purchase orders, and work with vendors for timely delivery.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to traverse property grounds, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces up to 25% of the time (bending/stooping/crawling).
• Lifting: Move up to 25 lbs independently, 50 lbs with assistance, and 75150 lbs with material handling equipment.
• Ability to work indoors/outdoors in all weather conditions; occasional exposure to fumes/solvents.
• Perform repetitive motions (reaching/scrubbing) and operate tools with full finger dexterity.
• Mandatory on-call rotation for evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of related experience in residential property maintenance.
• 1+ years of direct or indirect leadership experience overseeing maintenance team.
• Valid driver's license for operating community vehicles and/or golf carts.
• Multi-Family housing experience is preferred.
• Competency in RealPage/OneSite or other property management software is preferred.
• HVAC Certification is preferred.

What We Offer:

• Generous Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and RX plans.
• PTO: Standard PTO plus 11 company holidays, 2 floating holidays, 1 birthday day-off, and 1 volunteer day-off.
• Retirement: 401k with employer contribution.
• Tools Provided: Service team members are provided with tool kits.
• Career Growth: Prime Academy provides various development opportunities by position including foundational skills, technical skills, leadership essentials, and more.
• Education: Tuition reimbursement for continuous learning.
• Employee Housing Discount: Housing discount offered at Prime Residential properties.

If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for maintenance excellence and customer service, we would love to hear from you! Apply now to join Prime Residential and contribute to our vibrant community.

Prime is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Prime is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status and, where applicable, pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Regarding Prime Residential's Compensation Philosophy: The pay range for this position refers to what we reasonably expect to compensate for this role. Individual compensation is based on various factors, including experience, education, skillset, and geographic location. The specified range is reflective of the intended regional labor market.

Please Note: To promote equity and uphold our internal compensation standards, the target base and bonus for this position are non-negotiable.