Maintenance Manager (Live-In)

About the role

We are seeking a highly organized, hands-on Live-In Maintenance Supervisor responsible for apartment renovations, unit turns, and operational coordination for a property located in East Brunswick, NJ. This is a working, field-based role. This is not a supervisory-only position. The candidate is expected to actively perform skilled maintenance and turn work daily while managing vendors, inventory, and strict completion timelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform all turn work in newly vacated apartments, including:
  • Electrical (switches, outlets, light fixtures, smoke detectors, minor troubleshooting)
  • Plumbing (faucets, shut-offs, toilets, traps, leak repair)
  • Fixture installation (vanities, medicine cabinets, hardware, appliances)
  • Door hardware installation and adjustment
  • Drywall repair, patching, and caulking
  • Punch list completion and light cleaning as needed
• Inspect vacated units to determine full scope of work
• Develop and execute detailed punch lists for each apartment
• Coordinate and oversee contractors for larger renovation scopes
• Conduct periodic inspections to monitor contractor progress and identify potential change orders
• Order materials for renovations and unit turns
• Receive, log, and properly store all renovation and turn materials
• Maintain a clean, organized renovation inventory system
• Schedule painters, flooring vendors, and cleaners as needed
• Conduct final inspections prior to unit delivery
• Ensure all apartments are completed on time and rent-ready
• Perform pre-move and post-move inspections
• Coordinate with property management to maintain vacancy timelines
• Inspect completed units to ensure quality standards are met
• Support leasing schedule by meeting strict turnover deadlines
• Assist with work orders and general maintenance issues as needed, particularly after mid-month when turns are complete
• Support the maintenance team during peak periods
• Maintain a high standard of responsiveness and service
• Coordinate and assist with snow removal operations
• Install and remove plows and salt spreaders on trucks
• Maintain and service snow blowers and related equipment
• Control and manage snow removal inventory (salt, calcium, fuel)
• Oversee landscaping equipment and supplies
• Assist with snow removal during storm events
• Maintain and service property trucks
• Prepare vehicles for seasonal use
• Maintain organization of all equipment and storage areas
• Monitor renovation, turn, and CapEx dumpsters and coordinate swaps as necessary
• Inspect and monitor city trash pickup to ensure timely service
• Maintain professional relationships with city officials
• Serve as point of contact for trash-related issues
• Maintain inventory of garbage-related materials

Qualifications

• Prior multifamily maintenance experience required
• Strong hands-on electrical and plumbing skills
• Experience managing apartment turns and renovations
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple active projects simultaneously
• Mechanical aptitude (vehicles, equipment, tools)
• Valid driver’s license
• Must have own tools
• Ability to lift 50+lbs and work in varying weather conditions

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay

Salary Range: $70,000 - $80,000 base