What are the responsibilities and job description for the Live-In Maintenance Manager (Full Time) position at Planned Companies?
Planned Companies – Maintenance Manager – Job Description
The Maintenance Manager oversees all maintenance operations for one or more residential and multifamily properties, ensuring buildings, systems, and grounds are safe, functional, and well-maintained. This role leads the on-site maintenance team, coordinates preventative and corrective maintenance, manages vendors, and supports property leadership in maintaining high standards of resident satisfaction, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Full Time Schedule: Monday-Friday (8am-4pm)
- Salary: $80k
- Location: Hamilton Township, NJ 08619
The Maintenance Manager oversees all maintenance operations for one or more residential and multifamily properties, ensuring buildings, systems, and grounds are safe, functional, and well-maintained. This role leads the on-site maintenance team, coordinates preventative and corrective maintenance, manages vendors, and supports property leadership in maintaining high standards of resident satisfaction, safety, and regulatory compliance.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
- Lead, schedule, and supervise on-site maintenance technicians and porters
- Oversee daily maintenance operations, work orders, and service requests
- Ensure timely response to routine, urgent, and emergency maintenance issues
- Implement and manage preventative maintenance programs for:
- HVAC, plumbing, electrical, boilers, and mechanical systems
- Elevators, life safety systems, and building infrastructure
- Conduct regular inspections of apartments, common areas, roofs, and building exteriors
- Coordinate and oversee outside vendors and contractors, including:
- Obtaining quotes
- Scheduling work
- Inspecting completed work for quality and compliance
- Monitor inventory of tools, parts, and supplies; place orders as needed
- Ensure compliance with local codes, safety regulations, and company standards
- Respond to after-hours emergencies and participate in an on-call rotation
- Track maintenance metrics, productivity, and labor hours
- Support capital projects, renovations, unit turns, and property upgrades
- Communicate effectively with property management, residents, and vendors
- Maintain accurate documentation for inspections, repairs, and compliance records
- Assist with hiring, training, and performance management of maintenance staff
- 3 years of maintenance leadership experience in residential or multifamily properties
- Strong working knowledge of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, boilers)
- Experience managing maintenance teams and third-party vendors
- Ability to read and interpret work orders, technical manuals, and building plans
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to troubleshoot and resolve maintenance issues efficiently
- Comfortable using work order systems and basic computer applications
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and emergencies
- Valid driver’s license; HVAC certification preferred (EPA Universal a plus)
- Full-time employees (defined as working 30 or more hours per week) are eligible for medical, dental, vision and other ancillary benefits.
- All employees (full-time and part-time) are eligible to participate in the company’s 401K which has an employer match.
Salary : $80,000