Director of Maintenance; Multi-Family​/Affordable Property Management

Position: Director of Maintenance (Multi-Family/Affordable Property Management)
Director of Maintenance SUMMARY Oversee all maintenance, in-house and contract repair work across entire Pratum portfolio, consisting of approximately 150+ affordable housing multi-family properties. Take a strategic/leadership approach to ensure systematic, comprehensive and consistent processes and practices across the portfolio Ensure safe, clean and orderly environments with optimum curb appeal, excellent property condition with a concern for sustainable practices and products in a cost-effective manner Ensure compliance and readiness for periodic inspections and site visits by a wide range of investors, agencies and other partners such as HUD (NSPIRE), DCHA, etc.

Establish and implement a consistent, effective preventive maintenance program across the portfolio Work with multiple owners/clients to include support and collaboration with Development, Asset Management and Property Management teams. Demonstrate outstanding leadership, customer service and proactive, timely, responsive and professional communication skills that contribute to an environment characterized by professionalism, teamwork and mutual respect for staff and residents alike; set example for site staff in matters of attitude, appearance and demeanor

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This position is not remote, and will require residency in the Washington, DC region to facilitate presence in our corporate office (Gaithersburg, MD). Relocation assistance is available. PRIMARY/ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Regularly and for specific events, such as annual inspections, apartment turnovers, etc., conduct and manage inspections of site, building and units of the property to identify maintenance issues and schedule work needed Supervise capital projects as needed Coordinate with Supervisors, General Maintenance Managers, Community Managers, Regional Property Managers, VPs and SVPs.

as needed on special projects for this property portfolio Permit expediting and coordination as needed Evaluate properties and teams and make recommendations to property and regional managers Manage and assist all aspects of the maintenance budget and cost control processes including staff and outside contractors, material, equipment and tool inventories, major capital improvements and planning Stay up-to-date and incorporate industry standards in the utility consumption management and application programs as well as appliances, heating and water plant replacement Effectively utilize Yardi’s Maintenance IQ or other applicable utility management system resources Access Yardi to pull reports and make ready reports, utilizing data to guide decision making, strategic decisions, and determine organizational priorities Prioritize safety and be knowledgeable of OSHA and EPA regulations (MSDS etc.)

associated with products/equipment used in the work of the maintenance department Be aware of any hazards known or found to be present on properties in an effort to maintain a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors Develop portfolio-wide consistent and standardized processes and procedures to ensure consistent operations, such a preventive maintenance plans, inspection schedules, filter replacements, etc., including implementation, training, and oversight of these plans, processes and procedures to ensure effective operations.

Develop, implement, maintain and train all Emergency and Disaster Plans, Integrated Pest Management, Environmental Hazards and all Safety related procedures and policies Support procurement and performance services related to maintenance, including, but not limited to, vendor service and general contracts, such as waste disposal, preventive maintenance, pest management, capital projects and repairs at the sites and all associated equipment in a safe and workmanlike manner in accordance with company policies and procedures Responsible for managing and planning all periodic inspections and recurring work orders with special emphasis on the preventive maintenance needs of the properties Responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating, and implementing preventive maintenance;

maintaining reports and logs relative to replacement and maintenance…