Maintenance Manager - Botanic at Ingleside

Preferred Apartment Communities combines expertise with a people-first approach, delivering consistent care and communities that feel like home. Our mission is to provide exceptional living experiences for our residents while building a workplace where our associates feel supported, inspired, and prepared to grow. Guided by the belief that we should always be better today than yesterday, we champion continuous improvement across every level of our organization.

About the role

Oversees daily maintenance operations by completing and prioritizing work orders, managing emergency repairs, preparing vacant units, and performing preventative maintenance. Maintains property functionality through organized shop management, inventory control, amenity-area upkeep, and routine inspections across life-safety systems, pools, elevators, and lighting. Leads and supports maintenance staff by delegating service requests, evaluating technicians and groundskeepers, and assisting with property rehabilitation and QA inspections. Coordinates contractor work by selecting vendors, monitoring performance, and ensuring projects meet quality and budget expectations. Delivers strong resident service through professional communication, timely issue resolution, and support for community events and resident needs. Handles supplemental property tasks including light cleaning when needed, distributing resident communications, and maintaining clean, orderly amenity and common areas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily maintenance operations, including work orders, emergency repairs, and preventative maintenance.
• Maintain property functionality through shop management, inventory control, and routine inspections of life-safety systems, pools, elevators, and lighting.
• Lead and support maintenance staff by delegating service requests, evaluating technicians, and assisting with property rehabilitation and QA inspections.
• Coordinate contractor work, including vendor selection, performance monitoring, and ensuring quality and budget expectations are met.
• Deliver strong resident service through professional communication, timely issue resolution, and support for community events.
• Perform supplemental tasks such as light cleaning, distributing resident communications, and maintaining amenity and common areas.

Requirements

• 3 years of hands-on repair experience (apartment maintenance preferred) and 1–2 years of supervisory responsibility.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, and a Type II or Universal refrigeration certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days).
• Capable of demanding physical work, including lifting up to 50 lbs, pushing/pulling 300 lbs on wheels, climbing 40-ft ladders, and performing extended bending, kneeling, and tool-based tasks.
• Able to move heavy appliances and equipment (75–300+ lbs) across units, stairwells, and laundry rooms using hand trucks or other equipment.
• Experience handling structural and specialty repairs involving materials and machines often exceeding 100–300 lbs (e.g., grills, exercise equipment, golf carts, security gates).
• Perform in-unit upgrades safely, such as installing lighting or ceiling fans while working from step ladders.

Pay

Expected hourly pay rate of $32.00 - $34.00 per hour, commensurate with skills and experience.

Benefits

• Generous PTO program.
• 13 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays and a paid volunteer day.
• Comprehensive, affordable medical coverage, as well as company-paid dental and vision coverage for full-time associates.
• 401k with exceptional employer match.
• Associate apartment discount.
• Educational Assistance Program (tuition and certifications).
• Company-paid employee assistance, mental health, and wellness programs.