Assistant Maintenance Manager

Location: Arlington, VA

Job Overview

The Assistant Maintenance Manager is responsible for helping the operational management, daily leadership, and administration of the engineering team with the objectives of safely, efficiently, and effectively operating machinery and systems in a cost-effective manner.  They ensure the highest level of professionalism, while meeting the clients’ needs, and a commitment to achieving the goal of 100% uptime throughout the engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Provide Class “A” customer service – Building a good rapport with residents and going above and beyond whenever possible 
• Protect and assist in improving the value of the client’s assets
• Assist with overseeing Maintenance Technicians assigned to the property, assign work orders, schedule apartment turnovers
• Coordinate vendors and contractors in Maintenance Manager’s absence
• Perform PM on apartments and building equipment
• Perform repairs, maintenance, and cleaning of property both interior and exterior
• Perform emergency on-call service in a rotation order 
• Perform electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, masonry and appliance repairs
• Repair and treat structures such as showers, sinks, appliances, doors/cabinets, walls and building exteriors
• Make units ready for new move‐ins
• Maintain, repair and replace HVAC systems
• Complete grounds work such as grounds pick up, sweeping and light landscaping, as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• EPA 608/CFC Certification required
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Current Driver's License

• Strong knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems in multi-family housing and mid to large size facility operations

Must be highly credible and trustworthy, and operate with high degree of integrity

• Must hold oneself and others accountable and strive for a high level of excellence
• Must have a positive, can-do attitude and be able to fuel growth and innovation
• Must be customer-focused and results-oriented
• Must want to continuously learn and develop
• Exceptional oral and written communication, active listening, and organizational skills
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with others in team setting
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Self-directed and able to work independently, with minimal supervision

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• Current Driver's License
• Central Plant System experience required
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification
• Master of Electrician and Plumbing preferred
• At least 10 years of Residential maintenance experience
• At least 8 years building facilities operation experience in a luxury apartment 
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience as senior engineer/technician or equivalent position in facilities management
• Building automation systems experience required
• Proven experience providing excellent customer service
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems in multi-family housing and mid to large size facility operations
• Exposure to budgeting and basic accounting
• Understands elevator maintenance, fire sprinkler/alarm systems and high-rise buildings
• Proficient with computers and relevant computer programs
• General understanding and use of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience with Yardi preferred
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work after hours, as needed including on-call rotation 
• Must be highly credible and trustworthy, and operate with high degree of integrity
• Must hold oneself and others accountable and strive for a high level of excellence
• Must have a positive, can-do attitude and be able to fuel growth and innovation
• Must be customer-focused and results-oriented
• Must want to continuously learn and develop
• Exceptional oral and written communication, active listening, and organizational skills
• Ability to establish strong working relationships with others in team setting 
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks with a strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment 
• Self-directed and able to work independently, with minimal supervision

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Required to stand for long periods and walk, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, stretch, twist, and/or reach
• Push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds
• Continuous repetitive motions
• Work under variable temperature conditions (or extreme heat or cold), under variable noise levels, outdoors/indoors, around fumes and/or hazards, around dust and/or mite hazards, around chemicals and bio-hazards

Benefits

Compensation:
- Competitive Salary with Bonus Potential
- Generous Benefit Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Match, Life Insurance

Career Development
- Opportunities for Advancement within our expanding portfolio
- Annual Professional Development Funds to fuel your growth

Employee Perks:
- Employee Discount for added benefits
- Enjoy a Friendly Work Environment that values collaboration

Additional Benefits:
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