Maintenance Manager

Maintenance ManagerThe Maintenance Manager has overall managerial responsibility for maintenance functions at the Property, including maintenance, upkeep and repair of grounds and buildings, repairs of machinery and other equipment, customer service, pest control, extraordinary projects and general oversight of the turnover process. The primary duties include leading a team of maintenance staff and vendor workers to accomplish these maintenance functions. Assists the Regional Maintenance Manager & Director of Facilities in successful management of the maintenance operations at the Property, providing guidance and motivation to maintenance staff to ensure a positive working environment and quality community living.The Maintenance Manager's duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Conduct all business in accordance with company standards and local city, state and federal codes when applicable (e.g., OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.) Other duties may be assigned.Maintenance:Coordinates weekly schedules of maintenance staff, including On-Call scheduleConducts weekly and monthly meetings of maintenance staff to discuss performance, maintenance issues, leasing issues, company goals, training & motivationCreates checklists & informs Management of extraordinary itemsEnsures upkeep of all autos, golf carts, and other machinery used at the PropertyFacilitates employee introduction to Company Policy & Procedures, as part of Management, participates in implementation of various policies, standards, procedures and programsInitiates, performs & oversees maintenance projects. Develops scopes of work for Property improvements. Ensures the proper & safe conditions of the PropertyIdentifies scope of work for Maintenance staff, assigns and directs maintenance work and service requestsMaintains Vendor List for PropertyManages a team of maintenance staff at the Property in accordance with Company policies and applicable laws, to accomplish maintenance functions including maintenance, upkeep and repair of grounds and buildings, maintenance and repair of machinery and other equipment, customer service, pest control, extraordinary projects, and provides general oversight of turnover process.Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training maintenance employees;Planning, assigning, directing and supervising work;Appraising performance;Rewarding and disciplining employees;Addressing employee complaints and resolving problems.Provides continual feedback & guidance to Staff, ensures proper training of all Maintenance StaffSolicits & analyzes competitive bids for any purchase or budgeted maintenance & capital improvements when requestedAble to perform job responsibilities of Maintenance Supervisor, to fill in on occasion, as neededAssists Corporate with vendor management and setup of new vendorsAssists Maintenance Coordinator in addressing tenant concernsAssists Regional Maintenance Manager, as neededCompletes Property Incident reportsProvides list of inventory of rent ready apartments to management teamProvides management team status of "offline" unitsKnowledgeable regarding and upholds all Company policies, goals and values.Represents the community in a professional manner at all times-on/off property.Delivers communication documentation to residents.Contributes to resident retention programs.Monitors the grounds for safety hazards and ensures unsafe conditions are promptly identified, reported and corrected.Gains ongoing knowledge and ensures compliance with all Company, local, state and federal safety rules.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations are available, upon request, to assist qualified persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, as needed.Work Hours :· 40 hours or more per week. Weekly schedule may change as required. Weekends as circumstances warrant.· Some on-call work will be required based on a rotating schedule.Safety Equipment:· Required to wear back support belt, and gloves as tasks dictate.Equipment/Machinery/Tools:· An employee in this position must be knowledgeable and skilled in the safe use and maintenance of the following tools:· Hand Tools: Various wrenches, hammer, grips, saws, sledgehammer, snips, posthole diggers, etc.· User-Moved Aids: Wheelbarrows, dollies, hand trucks, buckets, jacks, step ladders, full ladders.· Power Tools: Blowers, power washers, etc.· Mechanical Equipment: Motors, pumps, compressors, blowers, electric and hand power augers, etc.· Measuring Devices: Calipers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, testing meters, PH tests, gauges, etc.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:· High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, Bachelor's Degree preferred; or 4 years in construction or apartment maintenance work and/ or training; or equivalent of education and experience. Prior administrative experience and experience in property and real estate management highly desirable.TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:· To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and experience in Property Management software such as Yardi, Grace-Hill, & Silvertrac a plus.· Fair Housing Certification.· Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) is helpful in this position.· Must have valid CA driver's license and automobile insurance coverage.· CPR and HVAC/CFC Certificate and valid Pool Certification preferred.WORK ENVIRONMENT :· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:· Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions.· Constant need (66% to 100% of the time) to perform the following physical activities:· In order to perform routine maintenance/repairs, pick up debris, access to all levels of the property and buildings, move equipment, appliances, open and close doors, etc. Handle tools and equipment, conduct inventory prepare requisition requests and maintenance reports, must: stand, bend, stoop, squat, kneel, climb stairs or ladders, push or pull, reach above shoulder, grasp, grip, turn, finger dexterity, writing or otherwise communicating information to others.· Lifting/carrying (supplies, blower, ladders, etc.):Over 150 lbs. Rare need (less than 1% of the time)75 - 150 lbs. Occasional need (1% to 33% of the time)25 - 75 lbs. Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time)1 - 25 lbs. Constant need (66% to 100% of the time)NOTE: Lifting and carrying of weights exceeding 50 lbs. is often accomplished with assistance from one or more persons and while wearing the required, appropriate safety equipment. Examples of heaviest items lifted include washer/dryers, refrigerators, A/C units, abandoned sofas, etc.COMMUNICATIONS:· Must be able to communicate (orally and written) in a professional manner on a regular basis with prospective residents, current residents, staff, management and co-workers within the company as well as with outside vendors. Must be able to work as part of a team. Follows instructions and responds to management's direction. Takes constructive criticism and uses it as a learning tool.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:Directly supervises five or more employees in the service department (Maintenance Porter, Technicians I, II, Leads, Maintenance Coordinator, Assistant Service Manager I, II, and Service Manager).ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY:· Is reliable and consistently at work and on time; weekend work is required.TRAVEL· Travel may be required within the Southern California Region.