Live-In Maintenance Manager (Full Time)

Description

Planned Companies – Maintenance Manager – Job Description

• Full Time Schedule: Monday-Friday (8am-4pm) 
• Salary: $80k
• Location: Hamilton Township, NJ 08619

Summary

The Maintenance Manager oversees all maintenance operations for one or more residential and multifamily properties, ensuring buildings, systems, and grounds are safe, functional, and well-maintained. This role leads the on-site maintenance team, coordinates preventative and corrective maintenance, manages vendors, and supports property leadership in maintaining high standards of resident satisfaction, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Lead, schedule, and supervise on-site maintenance technicians and porters
• Oversee daily maintenance operations, work orders, and service requests
• Ensure timely response to routine, urgent, and emergency maintenance issues
• Implement and manage preventative maintenance programs for:
  1. HVAC, plumbing, electrical, boilers, and mechanical systems
  2. Elevators, life safety systems, and building infrastructure
• Conduct regular inspections of apartments, common areas, roofs, and building exteriors
• Coordinate and oversee outside vendors and contractors, including:
  1. Obtaining quotes
  2. Scheduling work
  3. Inspecting completed work for quality and compliance
• Monitor inventory of tools, parts, and supplies; place orders as needed
• Ensure compliance with local codes, safety regulations, and company standards
• Respond to after-hours emergencies and participate in an on-call rotation
• Track maintenance metrics, productivity, and labor hours
• Support capital projects, renovations, unit turns, and property upgrades
• Communicate effectively with property management, residents, and vendors
• Maintain accurate documentation for inspections, repairs, and compliance records
• Assist with hiring, training, and performance management of maintenance staff

Requirements:

• 3+ years of maintenance leadership experience in residential or multifamily properties
• Strong working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, boilers)
• Experience managing maintenance teams and third-party vendors
• Ability to read and interpret work orders, technical manuals, and building plans
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues efficiently
• Comfortable using work order systems and basic computer applications
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and emergencies
• Valid driver’s license; HVAC certification preferred (EPA Universal a plus)

Benefits

• Full-time employees (defined as working 30 or more hours per week) are eligible for medical, dental, vision and other ancillary benefits. 
• All employees (full-time and part-time) are eligible to participate in the company’s 401K which has an employer match.

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