Residential Maintenance Manager oversees all upkeep repairs and installations in apartment buildings or housing complexes managing staff vendors budgets and preventative maintenance to ensure safe functional and attractive living spaces handling everything from plumbing/electrical to tenant requests and regulatory compliance blending technical know-how with leadership and financial planning.
Core Responsibilities
Team Leadership: Hire train schedule and supervise maintenance staff (technicians cleaners groundskeepers).
Operations Management: Plan and execute repairs installations and preventive maintenance for electrical plumbing HVAC and building structures.
Vendor & Contractor Management: Source negotiate with and manage external service providers for larger jobs.
Budget & Inventory: Develop budgets track expenses control costs and manage supplies/equipment inventory.
Inspections & Compliance: Conduct regular property inspections identify issues and ensure adherence to safety health and legal standards.
Tenant Relations: Respond to service requests handle emergencies and ensure minimal disruption to residents.
Key Skills
Technical Knowledge: Understanding of building systems (electrical plumbing HVAC).
Leadership: Ability to motivate and guide a team.
Problem-Solving: Quick and effective resolution of unexpected issues.
Planning & Organization: Strategic scheduling and resource allocation.
Communication: Clear interaction with staff tenants and management.
Career Path
Often starts in junior technical roles progressing through leadership skills.
Key to promotion is strong management budgeting and strategic planning not just technical ability.
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