Portfolio Director of Maintenance

Job Description

Job Description

2Life Communities provides superior housing to older adults of all backgrounds who can thrive independently within a supportive environment. We are seeking a Portfolio Director of Maintenance to join our team. The position is an integral part of the Property Management Department. The individual will be responsible for developing and implementing tools needed to preserve and maintain the portfolio. Specifically, the individual will be responsible for launching a new software system that inventories all of 2Life’s major building components, establishes a streamlined preventative maintenance schedule and ties work orders and repairs to assets. As part of the central team. The individual will also be responsible for providing maintenance support, guidance and technical assistance to maintenance staff located at our communities. Additionally, the position will spearhead the development of more formal maintenance processes and protocols that standardize and advance our team’s maintenance approach. This is an amazing opportunity to work with departments spanning the organization. The individual will work closely with site teams, the facilities team, along with others.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Project manage the launch of yardi’s maintenance module
• Develop, train and implement maintenance processes and protocol
• Provide guidance, technical support, and hands-on training to maintenance staff
• Onboard new maintenance site staff
• Work with site staff to troubleshoot difficult system failures
• Develop an improved preventative maintenance plans and collaborate with site teams to account for site specific systems
• Convene maintenance site staff on a routine basis to share best practices
• Asses, develop and implement maintenance systems, processes and protocols for the effective delivery of maintenance services
• Evaluate and dispatch the central procurement of services where there is an added benefit of scale
• Continuously review maintenance contracts and pursue efficiencies and cost saving approaches
• Sub in for maintenance site staff when communities are in need
• Communicate and coordinate closely with the facilities team
• Initiate and maintain effective communication and collaborative partnerships with colleagues across 2Life in planning, setting timelines, and monitoring the impact on operations.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Minimum of seven years of experience as a superintendent or supervisor in a residential building

Knowledge of OSHA regulations, elevators and high-rise building systems

Working knowledge of high-efficiency boilers, heating, HVAC and electrical systems

Knowledge of Green Initiatives

Ability to learn photovoltaic system basic operation

Experience with or ability to learn geothermal systems

LEED certification desirable

2LIfe Communities provides superior housing to older adults of all backgrounds who can thrive independently within a supportive environment. We are a mission-driven organization with a vision whereby all older adults have the opportunity to age in community – to live a full life of connection and purpose in a dynamic and supportive environment. We are continually evolving support services to meet the needs of our diverse residents as they age.

2Life Communities owns and operates over 1,300 units of affordable rental housing located within six campuses in metropolitan Boston. With another 210 apartments under construction and more in planning, we expect to add another 600-700 units within the next several years as we complete projects in active planning and construction phases.

Qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply here

BENEFITS AND MORE

We offer a very rich benefit plan which for individuals adds 27% on top of the base pay and over 30% for employee 1 and families. Our rewards program includes but not limited to :

Robust medical and dental plan

Vision

Employer-paid life and AD&D, STD, and LTD insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

2 floating holidays

Pet insurance

And more!

The above statements intend to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to do this job. The above does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

We desire to build and cultivate an inclusive environment that brings together a diverse workforce with unique experiences, backgrounds, talents, and perspectives.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.