Regional Area Maintenance Manager Assistant

Assistant Regional Area Maintenance Manager

Assistant Regional Area Maintenance Manager – SoCal Conventional Region | Carlsbad, CA

Founded in 1975, CONAM Management operates in 10 states, across 26 key metropolitan markets, supporting over 60,000 apartment units of both affordable and conventional housing. Our growing team of over 1,700 associates is dedicated to maintaining and enhancing the quality of life for our residents. At CONAM, we foster a collaborative, team-oriented culture where our associates thrive and are valued for their expertise and commitment.

We are seeking a skilled Assistant Regional Area Maintenance Manager (ARAMM) to join our team at SoCal Conventional Region in Carlsbad, CA. This position will support maintenance operations across assigned communities by assisting with inspections, preventative maintenance, vendor coordination, and service productivity to ensure properties meet company standards for quality, safety, and curb appeal. Help with staffing, training, compliance monitoring, and site-level repairs to maintain efficient operations and reduce vendor costs.

This is a full-time position with full benefits. Pay range: $71,000 - $80,000 per year

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in monitoring the quality and quantity of market-ready units and turnover work to meet company standards.
• Support property inspections and ensure cleanliness, curb appeal, and maintenance standards are maintained.
• Observe and report property appearance issues and assist with corrective actions.
• Help track and verify semi-annual smoke detector inspections and AC filter replacements, ensuring documentation is maintained.
• Monitor maintenance service requests, inspection schedules, and ensure deficiencies are addressed.
• Support semi-annual property visits and ensure two annual interior inspections per community using CONAM inspection standards.

• Assist with reviewing resumes, interviewing candidates, and providing hiring recommendations.
• Support scheduling and prioritization of Roving Maintenance Technicians when assigned.
• Provide input and support for performance coaching, corrective actions, and productivity improvement of maintenance staff.

• Assist with training associates on CONAM policies, procedures, standards, and job performance requirements.
• Help coordinate and conduct maintenance training and encourage industry-related education and certifications.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend training programs or certification opportunities for maintenance staff.

• Support vendor bidding processes and provide vendor recommendations when requested.
• Assist with annual re-bidding, vendor pricing reviews, and development of the regional vendor guide.
• Monitor vendor performance and gather feedback from community teams regarding service quality and responsiveness.

• Support enforcement of safety regulations and proper use of safety equipment.
• Ensure Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are available and safety practices are followed.
• Communicate compliance requirements and report safety deficiencies to leadership.

• Assist in monitoring compliance with CONAM key control policy.
• Perform site-level repairs (plumbing, carpentry, water heater installation, etc.) as needed to reduce vendor costs.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

• Ability to drive locally for business purposes pertaining to property management maintenance.

Who You Are (Requirements of the Position):

• Minimum of 2-3+ years of hands-on related experience in apartment maintenance required
• Minimum of 2+ years in a supervisory role required
• Experience in the building construction and/or maintenance field
• Knowledge of the building trades such as electricity, carpentry, and plumbing
• Provide regular guidance to employees and contractors to function as a high-performance team in a high touch, customer service environment
• Manage & track life safety systems- fire panels, sprinklers, & extinguishers, for each site
• Able to handle tools and power equipment, such as drills, saws, grinders, electrical testers, HVAC systems, and plumbing tools. including proficiency in plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, appliance repair, and general carpentry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications strongly preferred
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