Maintenance Service Manager - Little Brook s

Company Overview

Benton Communities is a Columbia, Maryland based residential property management firm dedicated to creating thriving communities throughout the Mid‑Atlantic region. With a portfolio of over 5,000 multi‑family and senior apartment homes, our team is adept at managing both conventional and affordable communities.

The Service Manager operates under the general guidance of the Community Manager, adhering to established policies and operational procedures. In the Community Manager’s absence, they take direction from the Assistant Community Manager or Regional Manager.

Service Manager

Residents, Community Manager and Staff.

Community Manager.

• Projects a professional image in all aspects of work performance, including personal habits, demeanor, attire, meeting company standards on conduct, attendance, etc. Models Mission and Foundations.
• Ensures the operation and maintenance of furnaces, air conditioners, stoves, refrigerators, hot water heaters, and other major appliances and equipment.
• Performs day‑to‑day maintenance duties to preserve and upkeep buildings, fixtures, and equipment, providing physical services for repairs and maintaining a high level of customer service.
• Performs general maintenance repairs such as basic carpentry, electrical, floor repairs, window glass repairs, plumbing, and related tasks.
• Handles emergency conditions such as sewer backups, water flooding, cleaning up during and after incidents to restore affected areas.
• Assigns responsibilities to service staff and supervises their work for maximum efficiency, assisting with training and evaluating service staff performance.
• Provides written lists of noted deficiencies to the Community Manager, reporting poor housekeeping, damages, etc., during corrective maintenance work.
• Understands financial implications of job duties and acts accordingly.
• Coordinates with the Community Manager on scheduling preventive maintenance work and maintains logs for preventive maintenance.
• Procures supplies at the best prices for the property, obtains bids from contractors for major repairs or improvements, and maintains property equipment.
• Coordinates snow removal and cleaning of common areas during snow or ice storms.
• Maintains files containing written records of maintenance services, equipment inventory, warranties, and dates of apartment maintenance.
• Comprehends and follows safety precautions stated on Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous materials used.
• Performs other assigned or necessary duties.

A valid Driver's License is required.

A minimum of two years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. HVAC, electrical, and plumbing certifications are highly preferred. The ability to effectively communicate with residents and staff is essential. Proficiency in reading, constructing simple written sentences, and utilizing units of weight measurement, volume, and distance is necessary.

Excellent benefits package, including PTO accrual for full‑time employment up to 120 hours during the first year of employment, increasing by one day each additional year up to 200 hours. Health, dental, vision, life, LTD, AFLAC, and matched 401(k) programs with eligibility on the first of the month after 60 days of employment. A $1,500 annualized waiver if health insurance coverage is not needed.

Ten paid holidays and Veteran’s Day for employees who are veterans. Birthday PTO after one year of employment; personal day after six months of employment; and four wellness days each year. Position eligible for bonus potential.