Area Maintenance Manager - Residential

About the role

The Area Maintenance Manager is a senior, hands-on leadership role responsible for directing all maintenance operations for a large, multi-building residential community exceeding 1,100 units in Jersey City, NJ. This Area Maintenance Manager role requires a leader who has already operated at similar scale and can immediately oversee people, processes, and complex building systems in a high-demand environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, schedule, and develop on-site maintenance teams supporting a high-density, multi-building residential community
• Oversee all day-to-day maintenance operations including work orders, preventive maintenance programs, unit turns, inspections, and emergency response
• Provide technical oversight and troubleshooting for complex building systems, including:
• HVAC systems (boilers, chillers, cooling towers, heat pumps, rooftop units)
• Plumbing systems (domestic water, hot water, waste, and storm systems)
• Electrical systems, generators, and emergency power systems
• Fire/life safety systems and building automation systems
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal safety, housing, and building regulations
• Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and capital repair and preventive maintenance projects
• Partner closely with Property Management and Asset Management teams to support resident satisfaction and operational performance
• Track KPIs, manage maintenance budgets, control expenses, and support forecasting
• Respond to escalated maintenance issues and participate in on-call rotation as required

Qualifications

• To be successful in this Area Maintenance Manager role, candidates must demonstrate strength across all three areas below:
• People Leadership & Communication - Proven experience leading and holding accountable maintenance teams at scale, strong communication skills with staff, vendors, residents, and internal stakeholders
• Large-Scale Multifamily Experience - Direct responsibility for maintenance operations at a large multifamily residential community (strong preference for 700+ units or equivalent complexity), experience operating in fast-paced, high-volume residential environments
• Technical Expertise - Strong hands-on knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general building systems, ability to diagnose complex issues and provide technical guidance and oversight to on-site teams
• Candidates lacking depth in any one of these areas are unlikely to be successful in this Area Maintenance Manager role.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary of $120,000-150,000 with potential for bonus
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Plan
• 401k Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Housing Discount

BLT is an equal opportunity employer

Please note that this job description is intended to outline the general nature and key responsibilities of the role. It is not a comprehensive list, and duties may evolve over time based on business needs.