Maintenance Manager Jobs

KETTLER currently has an opening for a Maintenance Manager at Sinclaire, located in Alexandria, VA. If you are a proactive leader that likes to take a leadership role and oversee all maintenance needs, operations, and staff, a KETTLER community is the place for you!

The Maintenance Manager, under the direction of the Community Manager, is responsible for all physical operations and maintaining curb appeal of the apartment community. You will spearhead all preventive and daily maintenance efforts with excellence and the highest level of consideration for a superior customer experience—exceeding targeted resident satisfaction and retention goals.

• Ability to use a computer.
• 2+ years supervisory experience
• Contribute to ongoing staff recruitment efforts and skill-building/learning initiatives.
• Universal EPA/CFC Certification required
• Inspects community continuously, recording and correcting deficiencies.
• Oversees the maintenance team, while completing related maintenance duties.
• Strives to perform maintenance duties in most cost-effective manner.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintains a service-oriented environment by exhibiting a professional appearance and attitude.
• Reinforce monthly staffing schedules, ensuring 24/7 emergency coverage.
• Maintain accurate records for all services performed
• 4+ years of maintenance experience
• Must possess expertise in troubleshooting, Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, Appliance Repairs, VFD’S Boilers/Chiller, Cooling Tower, VAV boxes, Read Blue Prints and HVAC (Heat Pumps, Water Source Heat Pumps, Gas/Electric Furnaces and Water Heaters).
• Solicit and analyze bids, assess work once completed, and track invoices to guarantee timely payment.
• Manages make-ready timeline per regional guidelines, keeping down time to a minimum.
• Coordinate and perform repair of property grounds, apartments, and building exteriors.
• Conducts Monthly & Quarterly Safety Meetings and monitors direct reports’ adherence to Kettler safety guidelines
• Monitors, minimizes, and manages maintenance personnel overtime.
• Coordinate daily meetings with property manager to provide updates for maintenance projects.
• Must be responsible for taking calls for after hour’s emergency maintenance; including nights and weekends on a rotational basis.
• Coordinate all contracted services. Monitor vendor performance and ensure compliance with Kettler guidelines.
• Must have personal/reliable transportation to get to work in order to respond to on-call emergencies as they occur.
• In-charge of sustaining peak efficiency operation levels for all property components.
• Orders necessary supplies and parts within budgetary guidelines.
• Oversee and participate in all maintenance projects including capital improvements.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Must carry a cell phone as required for on-call maintenance.
• Valid Driver’s License and must live with 30 minutes of the property.
• Ability to walk the grounds and apartments, ascend stairs around the property, lift 60 lbs., climb ladders over 10 feet, and perform other general physical activities.
• Direct all property/ground upkeep, preventive care, and maintenance service efforts.
• Manage maintenance budgets and other administrative tasks.