Senior Maintenance Manager Residential (Jersey City NJ) Location: Jersey City NJ Property Type: Large-scale multifamily residential community (1100 units multiple buildings one property)About the Role The Senior Maintenance Manager is the lead maintenance professional responsible for overseeing all maintenance operations at a large high-density residential community in Jersey City NJ. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for an experienced maintenance leader who can effectively manage people processes and complex building systems in a demanding resident-focused environment. Why this role stands out:
High-impact role with visibility to senior leadership
Strong team environment with opportunity for long-term growth within BLT
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Maintenance Manager:
Lead supervise schedule and develop a maintenance team of approximately 12-15 employees across multiple buildings for 1 community
Oversee all day-to-day maintenance operations including work orders preventive maintenance programs unit turns inspections and emergency response
Ensure timely completion of service requests and high-quality execution of all maintenance work
Provide technical oversight and troubleshooting for major 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 maintenance-related projects
Partner closely with Property Management and Asset Management 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 Senior Maintenance Manager: To be successful in this role candidates should demonstrate strength across the following areas: People Leadership & Communication
Proven experience leading and developing maintenance teams
Strong communication skills with staff vendors residents and internal stakeholders
Large-Scale Multifamily Experience
Experience supporting or leading maintenance operations at large residential communities (700 units or similar complexity preferred)
Ability to operate in fast-paced high-volume environments
Technical Expertise
Strong hands-on knowledge of HVAC plumbing electrical and building systems
Ability to diagnose complex issues and provide technical leadership to on-site teams
Qualifications of the Senior Maintenance Manager:
7 years of progressive experience in multifamily maintenance including supervisory responsibility
Experience working on large residential or mixed-use properties
Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing HVAC and mechanical systems (heat pumps boilers etc.)
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
Compensation & Benefits for the Senior Maintenance Manager:
Competitive Salary of $ 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
Equal Opportunity Statement BLT is an equal opportunity employer. Please 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
Senior Maintenance Manager Residential (Jersey City NJ)Location: Jersey City NJProperty Type: Large-scale multifamily residential community (1100 units multiple buildings one property)About the RoleThe Senior Maintenance Manager is the lead maintenance professional responsible for overseeing all m...
Senior Maintenance Manager Residential (Jersey City NJ) Location: Jersey City NJ Property Type: Large-scale multifamily residential community (1100 units multiple buildings one property)About the Role The Senior Maintenance Manager is the lead maintenance professional responsible for overseeing all maintenance operations at a large high-density residential community in Jersey City NJ. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for an experienced maintenance leader who can effectively manage people processes and complex building systems in a demanding resident-focused environment. Why this role stands out:
High-impact role with visibility to senior leadership
Strong team environment with opportunity for long-term growth within BLT
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Maintenance Manager:
Lead supervise schedule and develop a maintenance team of approximately 12-15 employees across multiple buildings for 1 community
Oversee all day-to-day maintenance operations including work orders preventive maintenance programs unit turns inspections and emergency response
Ensure timely completion of service requests and high-quality execution of all maintenance work
Provide technical oversight and troubleshooting for major 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 maintenance-related projects
Partner closely with Property Management and Asset Management 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 Senior Maintenance Manager: To be successful in this role candidates should demonstrate strength across the following areas: People Leadership & Communication
Proven experience leading and developing maintenance teams
Strong communication skills with staff vendors residents and internal stakeholders
Large-Scale Multifamily Experience
Experience supporting or leading maintenance operations at large residential communities (700 units or similar complexity preferred)
Ability to operate in fast-paced high-volume environments
Technical Expertise
Strong hands-on knowledge of HVAC plumbing electrical and building systems
Ability to diagnose complex issues and provide technical leadership to on-site teams
Qualifications of the Senior Maintenance Manager:
7 years of progressive experience in multifamily maintenance including supervisory responsibility
Experience working on large residential or mixed-use properties
Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing HVAC and mechanical systems (heat pumps boilers etc.)
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
Compensation & Benefits for the Senior Maintenance Manager:
Competitive Salary of $ 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
Equal Opportunity Statement BLT is an equal opportunity employer. Please 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.
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