Facilities Operations Specialist (Florida Region)

About the role

The Facilities Operations Specialist supports Landmark’s portfolio of maintenance programs by assuming the responsibilities of the Maintenance Supervisor when a vacancy occurs. This role partners with the Regional Directors – Facilities to preserve and maintain the value of the assigned assets. Strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and effective communication are essential.

Reports to: Regional Facilities Director

Responsibilities

• Act as interim Maintenance Supervisor or Technician as needed, including on-call duties that may require response on weekends.
• Conduct annual property assessments and ensure life safety system inspections and preventative maintenance schedules are performed at all sites.
• Assist site team with performing weekly unit and property inspections and ensure completion of documentation.
• Assist site managers in planning and executing the annual turnover process.
• Ensure all sites comply with Landmark Policies and Procedures and OSHA guidelines related to maintenance functions.
• Assist in developing efficient maintenance processes to preserve asset value and provide excellent customer service.
• Assist the Community Manager with managing the facilities operating budget and make purchases as necessary.
• Perform inventory evaluation of the maintenance shop and ensure all equipment and supplies are accounted for.
• Partner with vendors to obtain bids for necessary site projects.
• Evaluate the performance of maintenance site staff.
• Train maintenance site team members on standard operating procedures.
• Assist with recruiting for vacant property maintenance positions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of facilities maintenance experience (including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical).
• Supervisory experience preferred.

Skills

• EPA Universal & CPO Certification required.
• Experience with student housing turnover preferred.
• Experience with Entrata preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage one’s own time effectively.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Travel may be up to 90%.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• May infrequently drive a vehicle (intrastate and interstate travel) or be subject to air travel for company business.