Maintenance Manager

AKA Rittenhouse Square is hiring for a Maintenance Manager with a minimum of 5 years of experience.

Our Team Members enjoy very generous PTO; Health; Dental; Vision and 401(k) benefit plans. We recognize and promote top performers because we know that our success is due to your achievements.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Ensure effective communication, maintain a professional and harmonious working relationship between all departments within the property, throughout the AKA brand, other Korman Communities brands and the corporate office leadership team.


• Comply with the AKA team member responsibility and code of conduct as set forth in the AKA team member employment handbook.


• Conduct weekly walkthrough of property with Director of Engineering.


• Ensure timely completion of all assigned responsibilities.


• Attend and participate in all required team meetings.


• Ensure all maintenance team members are in compliance at all times with the image requirements and are well presented.


• Perform daily walks of all areas of responsibility throughout the property especially all maintenance services performed in the residences, lobby and common areas and back of house to ensure a functional work area and brand standards of safety, spotless cleanliness, consistency, standardization and meticulous attention to detail are implemented and experienced by both residents and team members.


• Manage and maintain property exterior including but not limited to streetscaping, sidewalk cleaning and snow removal, concrete maintenance and façade maintenance.


• Work closely with the maintenance team members to establish goals and measurements to heighten the overall resident service experience.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Any and all professional certifications and licenses’ required by city, state and/or federal law


• General Maintenance Skills; plumbing, electric, carpentry


• Experience in Residential HiRise Building Systems i.e. Elevators, Fire Control Systems etc.


• Basic knowledge of Microsoft products to include word, excel and outlook


• Knowledge of boilers, pumps, valves and hydraulic systems, generators, motorized systems


• Knowledge of refrigeration and air conditioning systems (water-cooled and direct expansion), hydronics.


• Reading, writing and oral proficiency in the English language


• Minimum of five (5) years of prior experience in a role of similar responsibilities


• Meticulous attention to detail, motivational skills, verbal communication skills, written communication skills and manageability.


• Ability to be flexible with work schedule including nights, weekends and holidays


• HVAC Certifications, State Electrical board Certification (if applicable)


• Ability to be flexible with work schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.

ABOUT AKA RITTENHOUSE SQUARE:

Directly across from the grand entrance to Rittenhouse Square, the jewel of William Penn’s plan for Philadelphia, AKA Rittenhouse Square provides a sophisticated home away from home in the city. Inside the majestic twelve-story landmark building, you’ll find fully furnished accommodations perfect for extended stays. These elegantly appointed studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom suites offer a refined alternative to luxury hotels and monthly apartment rentals, delivering an unparalleled residential experience. Our residents include executives travelling on business, locals in need of temporary accommodations, digital nomads, urban explorers, and those with ongoing meetings or appointments in Philadelphia. Whatever the reason for your stay, you’ll enjoy services and facilities thoughtfully designed to enhance your visit, from the critically acclaimed a.kitchen + bar to the brand-new amenity floor offering high-end facilities for both business and leisure. When you’re not unwinding or staying productive at the property, step outside to find some of the city’s best shopping, dining, and cultural attractions just outside.

ABOUT SHK MANAGEMENT, D/B/A KORMAN COMMUNITIES, PARENT OF “AKA”:

Built on a sound foundation of family values forged over a century ago, Korman Communities carries forward a name synonymous with integrity, market savvy, and proven performance in the real estate development, investment and operations arenas. Korman's reputation reflects four generations of dedication and business acumen, resulting in the construction of more than 40,000 single family homes, 6,000 condominiums, 16,000 apartments and townhouses, 4,000 hotel suites, and 2,000,000 square feet of commercial space.

Korman's original furnished apartment concept, conceived of fifty years ago – short-term, furnished apartments in a traditional multi-family residential setting – has evolved to an innovative residential hybrid for travelers and discerning business persons seeking flexible-stay furnished residences.

Today Korman Communities is a fully integrated, multi-dimensional real estate company with development, management, legal and financial capabilities operating throughout the United States. The portfolio is comprised of 20 properties under two brands – AVE suburban garden-style and mid-rise communities, and AKA urban high-rises in prime locations.