Service Manager-Cotland Lakes Edge

Service Manager-Cotland Lakes Edge

Pickerington, OH

At Cortland, we operate with a forward-thinking approach that challenges conventional norms and actively seeks insights beyond traditional industry boundaries. As a recognized leader in the multifamily sector, our focus on performance, innovation, and disciplined execution continues to drive strong growth and market leadership. We are committed to building a best-in-class organization by empowering top talent with the resources, autonomy, and support needed to deliver results and advance their careers in a high-performance environment.

As the Service Manager, you are responsible for leading the maintenance team and ensuring the physical integrity, safety, and overall functionality of a multimillion-dollar multifamily community. You oversee all maintenance operations, guide preventative programs, manage workflow and staffing, and ensure timely, high-quality service that supports resident satisfaction and asset preservation. This role combines strong technical expertise with leadership, organization, and exceptional customer service.

• Diagnose and resolve complex maintenance issues across electrical, plumbing, HVAC, appliance, structural, lighting, and security systems.
• Ensure the community operates efficiently by proactively identifying areas needing repair or improvement.
• Guide the team in anticipating and preventing resident issues through consistent upkeep and early problem detection.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for creating a safe, reliable, and worry-free living environment.

• Support a team of maintenance technicians, ensuring timely, high-quality completion of routine maintenance and repairs.
• Provide training, guidance, and mentorship, encouraging adherence to safety protocols and company standards.
• Assign and prioritize daily tasks, inspect completed work, and step into complete hands-on repairs when necessary.
• Promote a strong safety culture with continuous attention to hazards, preventative actions, and compliance.
• Help manage the on-call rotation and provide support during emergency situations.

• Oversee service request management, preventive maintenance schedules, and maintenance records.
• Track, manage, and allocate the maintenance budget, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Maintain supply and parts inventory to support timely completion of work orders.
• Coordinate with outside vendors, ensuring timely, quality service and adherence to scope and budget.

• Fearlessly lead a team of technicians as they perform routine preventive maintenance and make timely, high-quality repairs
• Share your wisdom and insights with the team, prioritize their tasks, make sure they follow protocol, and motivate them to go above and beyond the call of duty
• Oversee and inspect your team's work, and sometimes perform the tasks yourself
• Make sure your team is constantly on the lookout for areas of concern, using our "safety first" motto

• Keep track of a crazy number of details without feeling like your head might explode
• Act as the gatekeeper of maintenance information — tracking and assigning everything from resident service requests to preventive maintenance records
• Manage to keep the service vendors, maintenance budget, and supplies inventory on track

• 3-5+ years of experience in maintenance, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC;
  Multifamily experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or college coursework preferred.
• Leadership skills with the ability to train, mentor, and manage a maintenance team.
• Universal EPA and CPO certifications are required.
• Valid Class E driver's license.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations including EPA, OSHA, ADA, and Fair Housing.
• Ability to read and interpret maintenance instructions, technical manuals, and equipment documentation.
• Strong customer-service and communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and participate in on-call rotations as needed.
• Physical ability to perform maintenance tasks…