Service Manager III (Maintenance)
At BH Management Services, we are committed to creating value. We acquire, improve and manage apartment communities, and our success in this endeavor is evidenced by our growth from a start-up firm in 1993 to one of the largest multi-family management companies in the nation. BH understands that great customer service is what keeps residents satisfied, and that great service comes from engaged, happy and well-trained team members.
In 2018 and 2017, BH was ranked as one of FORTUNE magazine and Great Place to Work's "Best Workplaces for Women." BH was also ranked in 2018 and 2020 as one of the "Best Workplaces for Millennials.” In addition, in 2019, BH was named to the 100 “Best Workplaces for Diversity.” We continue to recognize that we are only as strong as each individual employee and we value our employees by providing a strong benefit package:
- 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off
- Medical/ Dental/ Vision
- 401(k) + company match
- Birthday Paid Day Off
- BH Gives Back (Paid Volunteer Time Off)
- 12 Paid Holidays
- BH Paid Leave
- Sabbatical
- Education Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
The Service Manager III coordinates the work of employees who repair and maintain buildings/facilities. Prepares work schedules, assigns work, and oversees the work product. May be involved in new construction or modification of existing properties. Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Responsible for maintaining an adequate inventory of supplies for repairs and monthly maintenance budget monitoring. Exhibits strong commitment to the service needs of the internal and external customers. Represents the company in a professional and courteous manner.
Essential Job Functions:
- Using independent judgment, completes maintenance employee schedules and communicates assignments to maintenance staff. Participates in the site staffing needs with the Community Manager. Assesses training needs of employees, provides input for needed training programs, coordinates and schedules appropriate training.
- Responsible for safety and skill training for all maintenance employees. May assist with completing written property safety audits.
- Responsible for daily property and grounds inspection to look for needed maintenance and liability hazards. Ensure all repairs / replacements are assigned and completed within company standards, including interior / exterior rehabilitation and construction projects. Assists with monitoring of resident satisfaction and ensures follow up on the results by property maintenance staff.
- Understands and complies with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and all other safety requirements. Knowledge of federal, state, and local code and internal policies, initiatives and systems regarding maintenance.
- Employs the knowledge of mechanical methods, practices, and tools in the inspection and repair of faults in a range of mechanical equipment/components. Inspects, maintains, installs, repairs, replaces, and cleans equipment. Includes sourcing and installing new equipment.
- Assist in ensuring that established preventive maintenance programs are implemented, followed and documented per BH program guidelines.
- Has a complete understanding and working knowledge of the company's policies and procedures, and ensures team's understanding and compliance.
- Responsible for the maintenance and security of all property-issued tools.
- Shares on-call responsibilities, including inclement weather conditions, with the maintenance team. Responds to resident request per company standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications/Skills:
- More than 5 years of progressive maintenance and safety experience.
- Advanced computer skills and industry specific technology to coordinate and help respond to resident/management requests for the property.
- Regularly performs manual, task-oriented work independently and prioritize tasks. Assigning tasks to multiple teams.
- High School diploma – preferred.
- Required Certifications: Must possess upon selection, or obtain within 90 days of the job start date, EP608 Type II HVAC certification, or greater, and Certified Pool Operator certification.
- Required to provide own (industry-specific) hand tools.
Competencies:
Core 3
- Communication
- Customer Focus
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Embrace Evolution
- Inclusion
Functional 3
- Team Leadership
- Financial Management
- Technology Skills
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (work schedule may vary). Some overtime may be required and ability to work extended hours including “on-call” and/or participate in a rotating “on-call” schedule as needed to meet business needs.
Physical Requirements/Environment: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Full range of motion with upper and lower body. Continual movement including, but not limited to: standing, walking, bending, stooping, crawling, and climbing stairs.
- Ability to work with both hands for frequent grasping and manipulation.
- Push or pull items and reaching overhead.
- Operation of a motor vehicle onsite, if applicable.
- Exposure to all weather conditions.
All BH employees are expected to always conduct themselves in a professional manner, perform the tasks delegated by supervisors, and observe and support the company's policies and procedures.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. This job description does not provide an all-encompassing list of duties, there may be a need to perform other duties as assigned. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job, work schedule, and/or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g., emergencies, changes in personnel, workloads, rush jobs, or technological developments). Employees in this position must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Requirements may be subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability. BH Management Services reserves the right to add or change responsibilities at any time in order to meet business and organizational needs.
BH/B.HOM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We foster the diverse voices of our community by advocating for inclusivity, celebrating our differences, and continually evolving our practice to make BH/B.HOM a better place to work and live.
