Assistant Maintenance Director

Assistant Maintenance Director - Metro West Area, MA

Responsible for day‑to‑day maintenance management for a select group of properties in the Metro West/Boston area, including Hudson, Littleton, Framingham, Maynard, Westwood, Medfield and other locations as assigned. May require monthly overnight travel up to one week at a time.

Reports directly to the Senior Maintenance Director or Maintenance Director.

One direct report:
Lead Maintenance Technician split between 4 sites.

Exempt

• Build positive, active, and collaborative relationships with residents, communities, and associated agencies to create a positive customer, employee, and stakeholder experience.
• Lead by example while aligning maintenance operations with property objectives.
• Ensure adherence and compliance with day‑to‑day company policies, procedures, and practices.
• Work directly with maintenance employees and contractors at assigned communities to support day‑to‑day operations.
• Complete maintenance inspection checklists at each property to identify and remediate observable deficiencies and risks.
• Assist in executing new staff training alongside the Property Manager by completing the orientation checklist for Maintenance Supervisors.
• Work with team members and contractors to ensure apartment turnovers and renovations are completed efficiently, maintaining company standards.
• Collaborate with maintenance leadership and other team members on executing capital projects and supply ordering in conjunction with budgeted requirements.
• Implement required safety practices at properties, conduct training, and audit day‑to‑day safety practices.
• Assist in scheduling daily, weekly, and monthly tasks and deliverables, including preventative maintenance work order generation and management.
• Implement day‑to‑day energy and utility savings initiatives such as property walks and installing more efficient appliances.
• Review payroll issues for maintenance team members as necessary.
• Coordinate disaster recovery efforts at properties during natural disasters or crises.
• Prepare requisitions and contracts for maintenance equipment, supplies, and services.
• Prepare, maintain, and execute on maintenance and capital improvement budgets through the RFP and bid process.
• Assist with snow removal as necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Ensure team members participate in monthly safety training.
• Attend construction job meetings and conduct maintenance meetings.
• Assume duties of other site maintenance staff during periods of vacancy or extended time off.

• Education
  :
  High School Diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s Degree or Certificate in facilities management, engineering, architecture or a related discipline is preferred.
• Experience
  :
  Five years of related property maintenance or construction supervision work experience. Relevant certifications as required.
• Skills
  :
  Ability to manage and supervise maintenance staff; manage multi‑priorities and multi‑tasks across portfolio properties; possess analytical skills and orderly work habits; valid driver’s license; knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and heating systems; ability to handle emergency situations and high‑pressure decisions; preserve resident confidentiality.

Candidate must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb and work on ladders, work with arms raised overhead, stand/walk for long periods, climb stairs, bend at waist and knees, and shovel snow.

Annual salary: $100,000 - $110,000. Actual compensation is influenced by skills, experience, qualifications, and geographic location.

• Health, dental, and vision coverage with HSA/FSA options.
• Paid holidays and a flexible paid time‑off policy including vacation, personal, sick, wellness, summer flex, volunteer days, and early close Fridays.
• 401(k) program with company match.
• 100% company‑paid life insurance with optional voluntary coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and childcare & eldercare support.
• Career development and advancement opportunities.

Beacon Communities LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks a diverse pool of candidates. We are committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other protected class. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Beacon Communities LLC participates in the E‑Verify program.