Maintenance Manager

About the role

The Maintenance Manager opening is at our Veranda at North Main community in the Columbia, SC area. This position plays a key leadership role in establishing maintenance standards and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Abides by Fair Housing Laws
• Supervises and participates on-site in the general maintenance and repairs of the properties assigned, including heating and air conditioning units, plumbing, electrical repairs, mechanical repairs, appliance repairs, painting, carpeting, carpentry work, 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 work completed on property; takes corrective actions when warranted by employees
• Trains subordinate staff
• Participates in the selection of outside contractors and schedules contractors
• Issues purchase orders and processes invoices
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 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 Skills/Abilities

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

Physical Activities/Equipment Used

• Physical Activities up to and including 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
• Key-cutting machine, hand tools, mechanical equipment, electrically powered construction equipment, lawn care equipment; phone

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) Enrollment Opportunity with employer match
• Employer Paid Basic Life and Short-Term Disability
• Potential opportunity for savings in rent (property and ownership specific)
• Cell Phone Allowance
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Volunteer Hours