Head of Maintenance Position Available

New York City NY

Description

Under the general direction of the Property Manager and the Assistant Property Manager, the Head of Maintenance develops and directs the operations for maintenance and repair of our portfolio of properties. In addition, the Head of Maintenance has general charge of the personnel working under him, including Handymen and Porters. The Head of Maintenance is responsible for the training of employees, the supervision of the employees, and the scheduling and execution of work performed on a portfolio of 200 apartments located in Manhattan. General Duties 1. Participate in all maintenance projects, including periodically inspecting all units, buildings and common areas; performing repairs and janitorial assistance as needed as well as specific maintenance as detailed below. 2. Schedule work order requests, adhering to maintenance priorities. 3. Coordinate maintenance related contractor activities, may negotiate contracts and scope of work. 4. Responsible for stock control and utilization of maintenance materials, as well as the training of maintenance technicians and coworkers. 5. Keep accurate records regarding preventive maintenance, work orders, apartment refurbishing, annual inspections, inventories, purchase orders, and have full knowledge regarding contracts and suppliers, their services and goods. 6. Assist the Community Manager or Maintenance Manager in scheduling annual apartment inspections and during apartment move-in and move-out inspections. 7. Responsible for performing detail maintenance procedures including, but not limited to those listed below: a. Perform light electrical repairs on items such as appliances, fixtures, switches, outlets, circuits, etc. b. Perform light plumbing work, such as clearing stoppages, replacing fittings, etc. c. Replace broken glass, tile, carpet, screens, garbage disposals, fixtures, appliances, draperies, locks. d. Perform carpentry work, such as fitting doors, freeing windows, replacing and building shelves, sanding and refinishing floors. e. Painting, to include interior and exterior. Required Skills Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record required Mechanical/Trade skills and abilities as listed in required experience Ability to work with co-workers and residents professionally in a demanding environment Must have ability to work safely and follow safety directives Requires the ability to read, speak and comprehend work instructions and safety notices in the English language. Required experience: • Maintenance/Property Management/Supervisory: 5 years Compensation is based on experience. 50-75K Company has health benefits, 401K plan, additional benefits.