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FirstService Residential Senior Building Maintenance Manager in Sarasota, Florida
Job Overview:
As a Senior Building Maintenance Manager, you assume total responsibility for the “physical plant.” Closely monitors, identifies and communicates problems in every phase of general maintenance of the building(s), including areas of carpentry, electrical work, HVAC, plumbing, mechanic, painting, flooring, patching, general hardware, other minor building repairs and cleanliness. Makes recommendations, performs repairs, replacement maintenance and implements preventive maintenance as established by Company procedures and guidelines.
The position will work closely with engineers, architects, contractors and service vendors to ensure that all assets are maintained to the original construction standards as built. The position reports to the General Manager of the Association and will supervise the maintenance staff.
Your Responsibilities:
- Supervises, trains and directs maintenance staff through work orders.
- Plans, monitors, and appraises job results; coaches, counsels and disciplines employees.
- Assesses repair needs and estimated time needed for repair (including evaluating problems to determine whether or not professional assistance or further instruction is needed in order to complete task/repair).
- Monitors the functions of service contractors and building repair and maintenance contractors.
- Inventories and acquisitions maintenance supplies.
- Maintains disaster preparedness by identifying potential problems, developing response plans, managing crises.
- Completes reports/work orders of repairs (work needed).
- On call availability for emergencies and projects as assigned by property manager.
- Schedules and assigns work responsibilities to employees to meet shift requirements.
- Requests materials, tools, and supplies needed for a job.
- Administrates preventive/reactive maintenance schedule.
- Records and evaluates preventive maintenance activities and programs.
- Oversees or participates in construction, installation, and preventative maintenance of equipment.
- Observes/evaluates corrective maintenance or repair on equipment.
- Orients and trains employees to perform maintenance activities and tasks.
- Follows safety procedures and maintains a safe work environment.
- Performs maintenance replacement and repair in areas of carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, mechanical, painting, flooring, and other minor building repairs as long as a permit is not required to conduct the job.
- Ability to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.
- Maintains a safe and secure environment throughout the building(s).
- Negotiate contracts with external vendors to manage costs.
- Obtain permits and licenses from appropriate authorities.
- Determine needed resources (labor, equipment and materials) from start to finish with attention to budgetary limitations.
- Plan all maintenance/construction operations and schedule all work to ensure deadlines and quality expectations will be met.
- Determine proper repair procedure with input from venders’ engineers and architects.
- Identify, document and assist the management and legal team to document building defects caused by building developer, general contractor and subcontractors.
- Acquire equipment and material and monitor material inventory.
- Insure productivity of maintenance staff of four with effective time management procedures.
- Hire contractors and other staff and allocate responsibilities.
- Supervise and guide the work of staff and on-site vendors and contractors.
- Evaluate progress and prepare detailed reports, work orders and daily inputs to Maintenance Connect Building Management software.
- Ensure adherence to all health and safety standards and report issues.
- Maintain all building assets to ensure the building appearance is in the same condition as it was originally constructed.
Skills & Qualifications:
- BS/BA in engineering, building science, construction management or a relevant field and/or equivalent work experience.
- Proven experience as maintenance and construction manager for a high-rise building
- In-depth understanding of maintenance protocol and construction procedures.
- Familiarity with quality, health and safety standards
- Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
- Familiarity with Maintenance Connection CMMS, or ability to quickly become proficient with the software
- Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to maximize productivity of maintenance staff
- A team player with leadership abilities
- Interpersonal skills to maintain good relations with residential condo owners and commercial owners/tenant
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs following appropriate safety procedures.
- Ability to work in various positions, including, but not limited to stooping, standing, bending over, sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time, climbing stairs, navigating the property/building quickly and easily as required to meet the job functions
- Ability to work extended and flexible hours and weekends as needed.
- Ability to repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, On-call required for after hours emergencies.
What We Offer:
As a full-time exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, vision. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays and a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.
Compensation : $90,000 - 100,000 Annually
Disclaimer Statement
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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