Maintenance Manager

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KETTLER currently has an opening for a Maintenance Manager at North Market/South Carroll Apartments, located in Frederick, MD. The role reports to the Community Manager and is responsible for all physical operations and maintaining curb appeal of the apartment community.

• Oversee and participate in all maintenance projects including capital improvements.
• Coordinate and perform repair of property grounds, apartments, and building exteriors.
• Manage maintenance budgets and other administrative tasks.
• Direct all property/ground upkeep, preventive care, and maintenance service efforts.
• Maintain accurate records for all services performed.
• Coordinate all contracted services. Monitor vendor performance and ensure compliance with KETTLER guidelines.
• Solicit and analyze bids, assess work once completed, and track invoices to guarantee timely payment.
• Conduct monthly & quarterly safety meetings and monitor direct reports’ adherence to KETTLER safety guidelines.
• In charge of sustaining peak efficiency operation levels for all property components.
• Reinforce monthly staffing schedules, ensuring 24/7 emergency coverage.
• Contribute to ongoing staff recruitment efforts and skill-building/learning initiatives.
• Oversee the maintenance team while completing related maintenance duties.
• Inspect the community continuously, recording and correcting deficiencies.
• Order necessary supplies and parts within budgetary guidelines.
• Manage make‑ready timelines per regional guidelines, keeping downtime to a minimum.
• Monitor, minimize, and manage maintenance personnel overtime.
• Strive to perform maintenance duties in the most cost‑effective manner.
• Maintain a service‑oriented environment by exhibiting a professional appearance and attitude.
• Coordinate daily meetings with the property manager to provide updates for maintenance projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 4+ years of maintenance experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Universal EPA/CFC Certification required.
• Must possess expertise in troubleshooting, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance repairs, VFD‑S boilers/chillers, cooling tower, VAV boxes, read blueprints and HVAC (heat pumps, water source heat pumps, gas/electric furnaces and water heaters).
• Valid driver’s license and must live within 30 minutes of the property.
• Responsible for after‑hour emergency maintenance calls, including nights and weekends on a rotational basis.
• Must have personal/reliable transportation to respond to on‑call emergencies as they occur.
• Must carry a cell phone as required for on‑call maintenance.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to walk the grounds and apartments, ascend stairs around the property, lift 60 lbs., climb ladders over 10 feet, and perform other general physical activities.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

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