FACILITY MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR - Westport Homes & Portside Commons

Elizabeth NJ

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FACILITY MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR – Westport Homes & Portside Commons, Elizabeth, NJ. **Immediate Full-Time Position ** Great Benefits / 3 Weeks Paid Time Off in the First Year of Employment ** Conifer is growing – ongoing training and development Conifer Realty is a professional, service-oriented organization with excellent benefits that include ongoing training, promotion from within; 12 paid holidays, paid time off (PTO); 401K with company match; medical, HSA, dependent care Flex account, dental, vision; company-paid life, short and long-term disability insurances; a wellness program, and a competitive salary commensurate with experience. As a Maintenance Supervisor at Conifer Realty, you will be responsible for the neat presentation, cleanliness and overall maintenance of our buildings, grounds and fixtures at Westport Homes (108 Units) and Portside Commons (72 units), in Elizabeth, NJ. You will ensure maintenance work orders are completed on time, apartment turnover is effectively and efficiently handled for new tenants, and all aspects of the property are always safe and secure for employees, residents, contractors and visitors. You will provide training, mentoring, performance management, and hands-on maintenance assistance with your team. You will report directly to the Community Manager for our property and work collaboratively with the community team as well as key partners including the District Manager, Regional Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Mentors, Property Management, and Human Resources, along with outside contractors/vendors and residents to ensure all required aspects of maintaining a stable, fiscal operation are covered and meeting all building, fire, and safety requirements. Must be available for emergency on-call hours on a rotation basis and snow removal as scheduled. Check out Conifer’s apartment community at: & Join our dynamic Conifer Realty Team -- Conifer is a nationally ranked, full-service real estate company specializing in the development, construction, management and ownership of high-quality, affordable housing communities. Since its inception in 1975, Conifer has grown considerably – currently owning and managing over 15,930 multifamily units representing over 234 apartment communities in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Maryland. APPLY TODAY via our website link to complete our application process and attach your resume.. You will hear directly from the hiring manager on next steps in the process. Thank you for your interest in joining the Conifer Team! Conifer Realty LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/Veteran. Requirements SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL HAVE (required skills): · Minimum 5+ years prior hands-on apartment maintenance experience desired. · Prior painting, minor plumbing & electrical wiring skills, carpentry, dry wall, cleaning skills needed; HVAC preferred or willing to train. · Knowledge of safety rules involving cleaning supplies, maintenance equipment, preventative maintenance scheduling, etc. · Reliable transportation and valid drivers’ license and auto insurance policy required. · Able to assist with snow removal and grounds upkeeping when needed. · Ability to read, fully comprehend and understand all operation manuals and all regulatory requirements to meet Conifer’s standards and remain compliant at all times. · Able to coach, train, mentor team members; effectively handle all supervisory and performance management responsibilities. · Prior budgeting experience needed; able to understand accounts payable, receivables to effectively maintain a positive fiscal maintenance operation at all times. · Prior computer experience on MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) along with an affordable housing software program (Yardi Voyager preferred, or other programs) needed. · Some overtime may be needed as assigned. · Ability to lift to a maximum 100 lbs. on occasion with frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs. · Demonstrated excellent customer service skills and problem-solving skills required for effective interactions with residents, visitors, housing authority representatives, team members and fellow employees throughout Conifer. · Ability to assist with on-call resident emergencies on a rotation basis with team members and must be able to respond to calls within 30 minutes when scheduled for on-call coverage. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS: · Minimum High School Diploma/GED equivalent required. Some college helpful. · Vocational training in building, construction, maintenance a plus. · Certifications in environmental hazards, maintenance, building, construction desired or willing to obtain. · OSHA knowledge/training preferred. · HVAC certified a plus. CANDIDATES SKILLS WILL ALSO INCLUDE: · Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills. · Collaborative, friendly to effectively handle issues as they arise. · Demonstrated excellent written/oral communication skills. · Ability to exercise good business professionalism and business judgment at all times. · Strong work ethic and willingness to go the extra mile on all tasks, projects. · Strong organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills. · Resourceful; effective problem-solving skills. · Flexibility – able to prioritize projects and adapt work projects quickly when needed in order to meet required deadlines. · Able to work both independently and on a team. · Ability to build effective teams through strong coaching, mentoring, training skills. · Positive outgoing attitude to assist residents, visitors, fellow employees, community representatives.