Maintenance Manager

Location:

Ion at the Ballpark, Birmingham, Alabama, United States.

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Scion is paving a path in student living and the Facilities Manager is a keystone team member in the execution of our vision. This position ensures the safety and functionality of the property’s buildings and equipment and ensures optimal service is carried out by the onsite Facilities team and any third-party vendors.

The Facilities Manager is a subject matter expert and experienced leader who excels in a fast-paced, agile, collegiate environment. This role demands superior problem solving, leadership, and unwavering follow through. Those in the Facilities Manager position may also be asked to assist other properties.

• FLSA Status Exempt
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Paid Maternal Leave

• Manage all building services and preventative maintenance programs to industry best practices, Scion’s SOPs, and in compliance with State/Federal/Govt./OSHA codes and regulations.
• Supervise day‑to‑day operations including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, general building maintenance, building automation systems, and maintenance systems.
• Monitor systems and provide diagnostics, preventative maintenance, annual testing, permitting, and certification for all major building systems including chilled water, fan coil units, air handling units, rooftop units, boilers, water distribution, variable frequency drives, BAS, electrical distribution, switchgears, generators, UPS, elevators, parking structure ventilation, T-Joints, gates and overhead doors, roofs, EIFS, brick, vinyl, cementitious sideboard, curtain walls, IGUs.
• Operate and manage all life safety systems including fire pumps, fire alarms, sprinkler systems, visual and audible alarms, back‑flow prev enters, smoke detectors, CO₂ sensors, extinguishers, emergency lighting, means of egress, fire dampers.
• Prioritize and schedule maintenance work, assuring quality consistent with Scion’s standards.
• Manage Facilities Technicians to ensure service requests are completed within standards and documented accurately.
• Manage budgets using appropriate business software.
• Review completed work to verify conformance to standards or repair requirements.
• Ensure all emergency, routine maintenance, and repairs are carried out timely and professionally.
• Respond promptly and effectively to all safety/risk‑management issues.
• Track recurring equipment failures and labor hours and material costs from work orders.
• Conduct regular inspections of buildings, interiors, exteriors, equipment, and grounds for deficiencies, safety, health, or code problems.
• Prepare written reports summarizing findings and advise building users as appropriate.
• Provide recommendations for resolving inspection findings.
• Oversee and supervise unit “turn” preparation including inspection of vacated units, repairs, charges, and completion scheduling.
• Inspect vacant units post‑repairs for quality and occupancy readiness.
• Manage spare parts and tools inventory, determine stocking levels, and coordinate with General Manager to maintain budget compliance.
• Maintain shop appearance and all mechanical, supply, electrical, and storage facilities on site.
• Ensure proper maintenance of equipment to guarantee warranty compliance and extended life.
• Oversee contracted work, obtain bids, negotiate prices with vendors, coordinate deliveries, schedules, and performance.
• Ensure safety procedures, PPE usage, and health & safety policies are enforced.
• Manage keying, coring/coding of locks, and maintain lock procedures, logbooks, and protocols.
• Implement standard operating procedures and preventive maintenance programs per Scion’s standards.
• Participate in emergency preparedness planning and act as essential personnel in emergencies.
• Escalate urgent repairs/replacements to General Manager and Regional Facilities Manager.
• Maintain records on major systems, including manuals, manufacturers’ cut sheets, warranties, and specs.
• Work closely with General Manager and Regional…