The Assistant Service Manager is responsible for the building maintenance operations and maintaining the buildings’ mechanical systems according to CIM Group’s operating and safety standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Ensure scheduled preventive maintenance tasks are completed in accordance with the monthly maintenance calendar and direct either CIM maintenance assistants or third-party vendors to complete the necessary preventive maintenance work as scheduled or budgeted.
- Oversee the maintenance team’s efforts in completing each building’s preventive maintenance schedule which will include inspecting HVAC, refrigerator, sinks, washer/dryers, and others as directed by the Property Manager.
- Complete common area and/or exterior preventive maintenance such as roofs, exterior doors, windows, drain lines and others as directed by the Property Manager.
- Track, monitor and follow up on residents’ work orders and schedule work using a third-party vendor with Property Manager’s approval for work that cannot be completed by the CIM maintenance team.
- Adhere to the approved operating budget for all repair and maintenance expenses and provide operating cost estimates for budgeting purposes.
- Meet with the Assistant Property Manager on a weekly basis to ensure all work orders are responded to within 24 hours, maintain a binder with tabs for each unit, including ground floor and management office and print out each tenant work order.
- Meet on Monday to review the printed work orders and the following Friday to confirm status of completed work orders.
- Control inventory of all appliances, tools, supplies and equipment related to repairs and maintenance.
- Identify appliances that need to be replaced and with the Property Manager’s approval ensure all appliances are properly disposed of and only removed from the building with prior written approval.
- Maintain engineering office with tools organized, supplies inventoried and neatly stacked or organized and maintain maintenance files as requested or required by the Property Manager and/or CIM standards.
- Ensure all vendors sign in and out of the property and control access to the roof and mechanical rooms.
- Direct maintenance operations for upkeep of the apartment units by the minimum repair standards Including but not limited to:
- Doors re-key, hang, paint and replace door and test door closings.
- Attach window blinds, hang furniture.
- Appliances replace filters, check drain lines and pans and know how to operate all systems including high end models to assist residents as required.
- HVAC replace filters, wet vacuum condensation pans, verify thermostat settings and know how to operate the unit to assist residents as required.
- Plumbing snake and clear blockages up to 25 feet.
- Replace electrical sockets, switches, bulbs and check breakers.
- Flooring re-attach thresholds, re-tack carpet, and replace missing wood or tile flooring.
- Walls repair drywall, mud, tape and paint or wallpaper as required.
- Ceiling repair drywall, mud, tape and paint.
- Repair and/or maintain items to the standards identified as they pertain to each building or property, including but not limited to:
- Doors re-key, hang and adjust as required.
- Fix irrigation leaks as they occur.
- Replace burnt out bulbs.
- Work with Property Manager to ensure central plant equipment is under contract and properly maintained.
- Windows are re-caulked as required.
- Work with Property Manager to ensure the roofs are inspected twice a year and maintained.
- Work with Property Manager to ensure all equipment related to access devices is under contract and properly maintained.
- Work the Property Manager to ensure parking equipment is under contract and properly maintained.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- May be required to work weekends or after normal work hours.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- None.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: (including certification, licenses, etc.)
- High school education required.
- At least three years of demonstrated experience working in apartment buildings’ maintenance and one year experience as a lead and/or maintenance supervisor.
- Must possess a valid state-issued driver’s license.
- EPA certification Type I and II (as required).
- Experience with MS Office including Excel, Word, Outlook.
- Experience with HVAC systems’ maintenance and repair.
- Experience with plumbing and electrical system maintenance and repair.
- Other general maintenance experience such as carpentry, painting and drywall repairs, appliance maintenance and keying and/or replacing unit doors.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Read and interpret documents such as new appliance maintenance manual, company policies and procedures documents.
- Ability to write correspondence and/or reports accurately in a concise and detail manner.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from tenants, regulatory agencies, other areas of the company, and/or members of the business community.
- Ability to effectively present information to management, tenants and others.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions.
- Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
PERFORMANCE METRICS:
- Tenant questionnaires and corporate surveys.
At CIM, we believe our success stems from our collective efforts, and we are committed to providing well-rounded support and resources for our employees. In addition to a competitive compensation plan, CIM offers a comprehensive benefits program for employees to thrive both inside and outside of work. Eligible employees can enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:
- A variety of Medical, dental, and vision benefit plans
- Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
- Company paid life and disability insurance
- 401(k) savings plan, with company match
- Comprehensive paid time off, including: vacation days, 10 designated holidays, sick time, and bereavement leave
- Up to 16 hours of volunteer time off
- Up to 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Ongoing professional development programs
- Wellness program, including monthly and quarterly prizes
- And more!