Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager — Akelius Residential Property AB

We’re looking for an experienced, customer‑service oriented maintenance manager with strong interpersonal skills to join our facility management team.

The maintenance manager will provide a safe and adequate environment for the tenants and staff of the property. This role requires working on call and responding to building emergencies periodically as needed.

• Assign and prioritize work orders, preventative maintenance tasks, and turnovers
• Track ticket progress in the work order system
• Respond promptly to work orders and ensure timely, professional service
• Ensure routine inspections for safety and compliance
• Resolve escalated maintenance concerns in a timely, professional manner
• Provide guidance on more difficult work orders
• Ensure building meets safety standards, building codes, and company policies
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structural components
• Manage unit turnover process (inspections, repairs, cleaning, quality checks)
• Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and inspectors for outsourced work and compliance needs
• Maintain cleanliness of common areas and building grounds
• Maintain inventory of tools, parts and supplies and reorder as needed
• Participate in on‑call rotation for after‑hours maintenance emergencies
• Communicate effectively with team lead facility, property managers, residents, and vendors
• Assist in long‑term planning for major repairs and upgrades
• Oversee maintenance staff, building cleaners, landscaping, and trade contractors
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly inspections of properties
• Conduct ongoing maintenance and produce reports for apartments, common areas, building systems, envelope and grounds
• Prepare vacant apartments for turn‑over repairs and improvements
• Close out assigned work orders within the specified time frame
• Update work order status promptly
• Maintain overall cleanliness of properties (public and private spaces)
• Provide training and leadership on day‑to‑day activities (attendance, punctuality, performance, attitude)
• Oversee external vendors ensuring compliance with Akelius rules and building codes
• Ensure property is secured and locked at shift end
• Assist in snow and ice treatment when required
• Maintain preventive maintenance schedules
• Support other properties as needed to cover vacations and short staffing
• Perform other duties as necessary

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• High school diploma or GED; technical certifications preferred (HVAC, EPA, electrical, plumbing, appliance repair, HVAC CFC Universal)
• Minimum 4–5 years of hands‑on maintenance experience
• Strong knowledge of building systems, code compliance, OSHA standards, and property operations
• Exceptional organizational and communication skills
• Proficient with work order management systems and basic Microsoft Office applications
• Physical ability to lift up to 75 pounds, stand up to eight hours, climb ladders, and work in varied weather
• May require travel between properties if managing a portfolio
• Experience in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, locksmith, tiling, painting, appliances, residential building systems and general repairs
• Maintain professionalism and courtesy with residents and colleagues
• Willing to work weekends, after hours, or nights when necessary

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• USD 35–40 per hour
• Competitive benefits with generous employer premium contributions
• 100% paid short and long term disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Annual fitness benefit
• Internal industry‑specific education and training
• Offices in central locations with high‑quality working environment
• Social events and volunteer opportunities throughout the year
• Company summit every second year

Akelius acquires, upgrades, and manages residential properties. We own rental apartments in metropolitan cities including New York, Boston, Washington D.C., Austin, Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto, London, and Paris. Read more at

Akelius is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, language, citizenship, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, physical and/or mental handicap or financial ability.

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