Area Maintenance Manager Residential
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Job Location:
Jersey, NJ - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 120000 - 150000
Posted on:
20 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Area Maintenance Manager Residential (Jersey City NJ)
Location: Jersey City NJ
Property Type: Large-scale multifamily residential community (1100 units multiple buildings)
About the Role
The Area Maintenance Manager is a senior hands-on leadership role responsible for directing all maintenance operations for a large multi-building residential community exceeding 1100 units in Jersey City NJ. This Area Maintenance Manager role requires a leader who has already operated at similar scale and can immediately oversee people processes and complex building systems in a high-demand environment.
This position is not a step-up or training role. The Area Maintenance Manager must bring proven experience leading maintenance teams managing large-scale multifamily operations and providing technical oversight for complex residential systems from day one.
Key Responsibilities of the Area Maintenance Manager
Lead supervise schedule and develop on-site maintenance teams supporting a high-density multi-building residential community
Oversee all day-to-day maintenance operations including work orders preventive maintenance programs unit turns inspections and emergency response
Provide technical oversight and troubleshooting for complex building systems including:
HVAC systems (boilers chillers cooling towers heat pumps rooftop units)
Plumbing systems (domestic water hot water waste and storm systems)
Electrical systems generators and emergency power systems
Fire/life safety systems and building automation systems
Ensure compliance with all local state and federal safety housing and building regulations
Manage vendor relationships service contracts and capital repair and preventive maintenance projects
Partner closely with Property Management and Asset Management teams to support resident satisfaction and operational performance
Track KPIs manage maintenance budgets control expenses and support forecasting
Respond to escalated maintenance issues and participate in on-call rotation as required
Required Experience & Core Competencies for the Area Maintenance Manager
To be successful in this Area Maintenance Manager role candidates must demonstrate strength across all three areas below:
People Leadership & Communication
Proven experience leading and holding accountable maintenance teams at scale
Strong communication skills with staff vendors residents and internal stakeholders
Large-Scale Multifamily Experience
Direct responsibility for maintenance operations at a large multifamily residential community (strong preference for 700 units or equivalent complexity)
Experience operating in fast-paced high-volume residential environments
Technical Expertise
Strong hands-on knowledge of HVAC plumbing electrical and general building systems
Ability to diagnose complex issues and provide technical guidance and oversight to on-site teams
Candidates lacking depth in any one of these areas are unlikely to be successful in this Area Maintenance Manager role.
Qualifications for the Area Maintenance Manager
8 years of progressive experience in multifamily maintenance including supervisory responsibility
Prior experience overseeing maintenance operations at large residential or mixed-use properties
EPA Universal Certification (required)
Must have or be willing to obtain Fire Safety Manager certificate
Strong organizational prioritization and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead in a demanding resident-focused environment
- Competitive Salary of $00 with potential for bonus
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Plan
- 401k Plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Housing Discount
BLT is an equal opportunity note that this job description is intended to outline the general nature and key responsibilities of the role. It is not a comprehensive list and duties may evolve over time based on business needs.
PM21
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Industrial Equipment
- Industrial Maintenance
- Facilities Management
- CMMS
- Ammonia Refrigeration
- Maintenance Management
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- OSHA
- Maintenance
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Supervising Experience
- Manufacturing
About Company
BLT values excellence, integrity, personal responsibility, creativity and optimism. We are rapidly expanding and always looking for dedicated people to complement our team. Our employees enjoy an ideal work/life balance and a comprehensive benefits and compensation structure. Please b ... View more
