Service Manager
Listed on 2026-06-05
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Management
Our national multi-family management company seeks an experienced Service Manager with a "Whatever it Takes" attitude to be responsible for overseeing the physical property, general maintenance repairs, apartment make‑ready, preventative maintenance and construction/rehabilitation projects for an apartment community. The Service Manager oversees the maintenance staff, leads by example and must be available to handle groundskeeping and/or pool duties, as needed.
Job SummaryAlongside the Community Manager, the Service Manager is responsible for overseeing the physical property, general maintenance repairs, apartment make‑ready, preventative maintenance and construction/rehabilitation projects for an apartment community. The Service Manager supervises the maintenance staff, leads by example and must be available to handle groundskeeping and/or pool duties, as needed.
Reports ToCommunity Manager and Regional Maintenance Supervisor
SupervisesUnder direction from the Community Manager, the Service Manager supervises all maintenance personnel, including housekeepers.
Essential Functions- Supervises, trains, and schedules maintenance activities for the apartment community and maintenance staff under the direction of the Community Manager.
- Coordinates, schedules, and responds to resident/management requests and work orders for occupied units.
- Coordinates, schedules, and prepares vacant apartment units for move‑in.
- Coordinates and schedules appropriate safety and skills training for maintenance employees.
- Identifies and corrects hazardous property conditions that could place the property in a liability position.
- Orders supplies and manages the maintenance budget.
- Coordinates, schedules, and performs preventative maintenance on equipment and units.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Five years of multi‑family experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.
- EPA Section 608 (HVAC/Freon Recovery certification) required.
- Certifications/permits required by city or state to perform job responsibilities.
- Training in boiler repair, plumbing and mold detection/resolution required.
- Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT) preferred.
- Certified Pool Operator (CPO) required.
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to handle plumbing repairs, tile work, HVAC equipment, appliance repair, carpentry repairs, electrical repair and all facets of apartment make‑ready.
- Ability to operate common maintenance related tools including key machine, augers, lead detector, ampere meter, volt meter, recovery machine, manifold gauges, charging cylinders, steam clean/shampoo machine, spray paint rig, electric saws, cordless screwdriver, drill, air conditioners, boiler, water heaters, chlorine test kit, various screwdrivers, nut drivers set, pliers, various wrenches, wire crimping/stripping tool, diagonal cutter, drill bits, hammers, tape (ruler), tube cutter (copper), soldering torch and ladders.
- Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions and plans.
- Excellent interpersonal skills; interacts regularly with residents, vendors, contractors, all levels of employees, and clients.
- Proficiency in reading and writing in English to read diagrams, meters, instructions, write reports, etc.
- Proficiency in using property management software(s) and Microsoft Office.
- Experience in compressor diagnosis, fire sprinklers and irrigation systems preferred.
- Basic knowledge of OSHA requirements and local, city and state ordinances.
- Must supply own hand tools.
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