Position: Assistant Regional Maintenance Director
Type: Exempt
Location: Washington, DC
POSITION SUMMARY
We are seeking a highly skilled and certified Assistant Regional Maintenance Director to join our team. This role requires a candidate with basic to intermediate knowledge in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance repair, drywall repair, and painting. The ideal candidate must be fully certified in HVAC and exhibit strong leadership, communication, and customer service skills. This position will support the Regional Maintenance Director in overseeing the preventative maintenance schedules for properties, supervising maintenance floaters, and ensuring the effective operation and maintenance of our communities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Regional Maintenance Director with oversight of the preventative maintenance schedule for properties.
- Supervise maintenance floaters, establish on-call schedules, and promote team building.
- Conduct in-person training with individual technicians and teams.
- Troubleshoot and resolve urgent maintenance issues.
- Prepare communities for city, state, and government inspections.
- Directly responsible for the quarterly preventative maintenance of the corporate office.
- Assist in the mobilization and direction of site teams during inclement weather.
- Schedule and coordinate monthly/quarterly maintenance team member meetings.
- Maintain strong customer service skills and professional appearance.
- Communicate effectively with residents, site teams, corporate team members, ownership, government officials, and visitors to our communities.
- Assist with vendor relations, including soliciting new vendors, reviewing proposals, and overseeing vendor activities.
- Stay well-versed in the latest technology and applications such as Microsoft Office, Yardi, and NetVendor Maintenance.
- Regularly visit and inspect properties on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Fully certified in HVAC
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance repair, drywall repair, and painting
- Strong team player with excellent leadership and team-building skills
- Exceptional troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to prepare for and manage city, state, and government inspections
- Strong customer service skills and professional appearance
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact with various stakeholders
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Yardi, and NetVendor Maintenance
- Willingness to visit and inspect properties regularly
SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING ATTRIBUTES
- Proactive and extremely responsive
- Solution-oriented with the ability to troubleshoot problems with creative solutions
- An expressed willingness to learn and practically apply knowledge gained
- Experience with state/local housing agencies and safety reporting requirements
- Strong organizational skills and ability to remain composed and flexible
- Demonstrated commitment to the mission, philosophy, and vision of Faria Management
- Energy and commitment to work in an entrepreneurial environment with the ability to prioritize responsibilities while delivering timely and accurate work product
PREFERRED SKILLS
- Experience with vendor relations and contract management
- Ability to mobilize and direct teams during emergency situations
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to train and mentor maintenance staff effectively
ADA SPECIFICATIONS (Physical demands that must be met to successfully complete the essential functions of the job)
- This position requires the ability to sit, stand, and lift up to 20 lbs., speak, and hear, sometimes for extended periods of time.
- Requires the ability to use a computer and office equipment traditionally found in office settings.
- Requires the ability to travel to properties on behalf of the company.
Faria Management is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive compensation package.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Supervising Experience: 5 years (Required)
- Maintenance: 10 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations