Assistant Maintenance Manager (1737 - Roanoke, Virginia)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the training and be responsible for work performed by all staff members under direction.
• Establish schedules and assign personnel routine maintenance tasks.
• Required to be on emergency “on‑call” status to respond to emergency work orders and inclement‑weather situations.
• Perform all duties with the highest consideration for safety, and train and be responsible for all staff members to do so as well.
• Continually inspect buildings, grounds and common areas to identify needed preventative maintenance, ensure cleanliness, proper grounds upkeep, and identify current and potential safety hazards.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well‑organized shop and equipment storage area in compliance with all OSHA regulations, including Hazard Communication Program, MSDS, state and federal posters, and OSHA summary forms.
• Perform maintenance and repairs per written work orders.
• Strive to see that all work orders are completed within 24 hours.
• Turn vacant apartments into units ready for occupancy following Drucker + Falk guidelines.
• Schedule contractors for maintenance‑related work; secure bids and proposals as directed.
• Complete all duties and maintain all records as required.
• Use contract labor whenever it becomes cost‑effective, following approval by the Service Manager, Property Manager, or Regional Property Manager.
• Strictly follow established budgetary guidelines.
• Follow all Drucker + Falk purchasing directives and procedures.
• Maintain operating manuals, warranty records, and other materials pertaining to general inventory and parts replacement and availability.
• Keep abreast of developments in the field, including new products and more economical repair methods.
• Always maintain the highest standards of resident relations.
• Assist the Service Manager in the completion of Monthly Preventative Maintenance Sheets.
• Assist in monitoring all O & M programs (e.g., Asbestos, Lead‑Based Paint, Mold & Fungi) to ensure proper notification and compliance when work may disturb these substances.
• Maintain record‑keeping and reporting for O & M programs to ensure full property compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of 0‑8 employees in the absence of the Service Manager.
• Provide overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these employees.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

• Strong HVAC skills – CFC certification required.
• CPO certification.
• Plumbing, electrical, and carpentry skills.
• Knowledge of SDS and OSHA regulations.
• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current driver’s license, CFC Certificate, CPO Certificate (where needed).

Benefits

• Outstanding growth potential.
• Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays.
• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• 401(k) participation.

Schedule

Weekend hours with on‑call status as required.