The Facilities Manager reports to the General Manager and is responsible for ensuring the physical and mechanical upkeep of the property.
- Maintenance of painting and cleaning of the property (internal and external)
- Maintenance work (including mechanical work), code work, fire alarm check, capital improvement projects completed in-house
- Schedule any capital improvement projects and apartment work
- Set the scope, get bids, check contractors and submit for approval when improvements are done with outside contractors
- Repair all appliances (refrigerators, stoves, dishwashers, etc.); obtain prices and quotes for appliances when necessary
- Repair and ensure all boiler machinery is kept in good working condition; includes completion of monthly inspection reports
- Snow removal where applicable
- Order pool supplies and ensure that they are maintained properly where applicable
- Maintain good tenant relations and inform General Manager of any potential or existing problems
- Manage the night and weekend maintenance staff; includes bus drivers where applicable
- Ensure that maintenance staff completes all work orders in a timely, professional and courteous manner
- Hire and terminate maintenance staff in cooperation with General Manager; includes cleaners, painters, grounds people, courtesy officers, etc.
- Ensure that payroll is submitted accurately and in a timely fashion for the maintenance staff
- Work with General Manager on a daily basis for scheduling, budgeting, etc.
- High school diploma
- Additional education preferred
- HVAC certification
- Certification in electrical (commercial and residential)
- Universal certification to be obtained within one year of hire
- Valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance
- Licensed pool operator if the community maintains a pool
- Minimum of two years supervisory experience preferred
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate instructions accurately