Elevator Maintenance Manager

About the role

Edgewood Properties is seeking a full-time Elevator Maintenance Manager for its growing multi-family portfolio. The ideal candidate will have at least 5+ years of elevator industry experience and be based in Piscataway, NJ. This role requires travel to properties across New Jersey as needed.

Responsibilities

• Team & Vendor Leadership: Hire, train, schedule, and supervise in-house elevator technicians or manage contracts with third-party maintenance vendors; set performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and provide ongoing coaching and professional development; coordinate on-call and emergency response coverage for elevator entrapments and outages, including 24/7 escalation protocols.
• Maintenance & Compliance: Develop and oversee preventive maintenance schedules for all elevators, escalators, and lift equipment across the portfolio; ensure all equipment is maintained in compliance with applicable codes (e.g., ASME A17.1, local Department of Buildings requirements, state elevator safety codes); track and schedule required annual/periodic inspections, permits, and certifications with local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ); maintain accurate maintenance logs, inspection records, and compliance documentation for each property; respond to and manage resolution of elevator entrapments, breakdowns, and safety incidents.
• Capital Projects & Budgeting: Assess equipment lifecycle and recommend modernization, repair, or replacement projects; develop and manage the department's operating and capital budgets; solicit bids, negotiate contracts, and manage relationships with elevator service companies, parts suppliers, and modernization contractors; oversee elevator modernization and capital improvement projects from scope development through completion.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Partner with property management teams to minimize resident disruption during maintenance, outages, and upgrades; communicate elevator status, outages, and timelines to property managers and, as needed, residents; collaborate with risk management/insurance on incident reporting and safety audits; support due diligence and equipment condition assessments for property acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Required: 5+ years of experience in elevator maintenance, repair, or installation, including 2+ years in a supervisory or management role; strong working knowledge of elevator codes and safety standards (ASME A17.1/CSA B44, local AHJ requirements); experience managing vendor contracts and/or unionized or non-union maintenance staff; valid driver’s license and ability to travel between properties within the portfolio; strong organizational, budgeting, and vendor negotiation skills.
• Preferred: QEI (Qualified Elevator Inspector) certification or state elevator mechanic license; experience in multifamily/residential property management or a similar facilities environment; familiarity with CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management System) software; OSHA 30 certification.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Regular travel between properties within the managed portfolio.
• May require occasional evening/weekend availability for emergency response.
• Ability to access mechanical rooms, elevator shafts, and rooftops as needed for inspections.
• Some physical activity may be required, including climbing, bending, and working in confined spaces.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Vehicle/travel allowance.
• Competitive compensation.
• Life insurance.
• On-site company fitness gym.
• Discounts on housing and home appliances.