Maintenance Manager

Founded in 1906, S.L. Nusbaum Realty Co. is one of the largest real estate development companies in the southeastern United States. We manage over 30,000 multifamily units throughout the mid-Atlantic region and offer a full spectrum of real estate services, including multifamily, office, industrial, retail, land, and investment sales and leasing, as well as third-party property management and mixed-use and commercial development.

About the role

Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the general maintenance functions for the property to ensure residents a clean, safe, comfortable, and attractive place to live. Also responsible for maintaining the property assets. This position is considered an essential function to the operation of the community; consistent attendance is required.

Responsibilities

• Abides by Fair Housing Laws.
• Supervises and participates in on-site general maintenance and repairs, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, appliance, painting, carpeting, carpentry, window repairs, and grounds maintenance.
• Organizes all turnover activities and preventive maintenance work; prioritizes work from work orders.
• Orders supplies and maintains an inventory of maintenance supplies.
• Ensures the proper use of potentially dangerous products and chemicals.
• Oversees work done by outside contractors and inspects all completed work; takes corrective actions when warranted.
• Trains subordinate staff.
• Participates in the selection of outside contractors and schedules contractors.
• Issues purchase orders and processes invoices.
• Occasional duties: mending fences, cutting keys, trash pickup, lawn care, swimming pool cleaning, and shampooing carpets.

Requirements

• Ability to read and write English.
• Prior experience reflecting overall general mechanical aptitude and ability.
• Valid Driver’s License (if operating a vehicle).
• EPA Certificate for Freon Recovery; HVAC Certificate.
• Current Fair Housing Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced training from a mechanical/supervising trade or technical school.
• Prior experience as Service Manager for a multi-unit property.

Physical Demands

• Activities include walking, bending, stooping, reaching, kneeling, crawling, stretching, climbing stairs or ladders, and standing for periods of time.
• Exposure to inclement weather, noise, dust, heat, and mechanical equipment.
• Exposure to potentially dangerous products and chemicals.
• Heavy lifting.
• Use of key-cutting machine, hand tools, mechanical equipment, electrically powered construction equipment, lawn care equipment, and phone.

Schedule

Hours worked will coincide with the community’s hours of operation. This position may require after-hours emergency response and a rotating schedule for evening, weekend, and holiday service calls.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer-paid basic life and short-term disability insurance
• Potential rent savings (property and ownership specific)
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Volunteer Hours