Maintenance Operations Lead

READY TO LEAD THE CHARGE IN YOUR MAINTENANCE CAREER

Newbury Living is on the search for a skilled motivated and dependable Maintenance Operations Lead to step up and lead our high-performing team across the Eastern Iowa Region!

This is so much more than a maintenance role its your opportunity to make a real lasting impact on the communities we serve. Here youll combine hands-on maintenance expertise with true leadership ensuring our properties shine our residents get the exceptional service they deserve and our maintenance teams have a leader they can count on to help them thrive.

If youre ready to take charge lead by example and make a difference every single day this is your moment. We cant wait to hear from you!

• Salary is $80000 annually

• Comprehensive benefits package

• Opportunities for continued learning and growth

Principal Working Relationships

• Property Staff
• Vendors
• Regional Staff
• Corporate Staff

Essential Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ideal candidate will reside within either the Iowa/Illinois Quad Cities area or Burlington Iowa area.
• Minimum of 3 years of maintenance experience preferably in multifamily housing or a related field.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• General working knowledge of HVAC plumbing electrical appliance repair and general maintenance practices.
• Strong organizational communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities across several locations.

Qualifications

• Willing and able to work flexible hours which may include evening night or weekend appointments in order to perform duties as required and be available as needed.
• Must be able to walk around the property use stairs and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must have and keep a valid class C Operators License (standard non-commercial drivers license) with no additional endorsements for the duration of employment.
• Any vehicle that will be driven during employment must be insured at all times at the minimum auto liability limit of $100000/$300000/$50000.
• Able to pass a background check and drug screening

Job Duties

• Learn and follow The Newbury Way.
• Learn and abide by Fair Housing Laws.
• Travel to perform and oversee maintenance operations across all assigned properties.
• Supervise train coach and monitor Maintenance Technicians promoting accountability safety and excellent customer service.
• Recommend implement and schedule routine seasonal and preventative maintenance programs.
• Ensure highest standards of tenant-maintenance relations and timely completion of work orders.
• Assist with minimizing turnover time losses and reconditioning of vacated apartments
• Conduct unit housekeeping and damage inspections on a regular schedule at each property.
• Document findings and report promptly to the Property Manager/Leasing Agent/Maintenance Technicians any lease violations damages and tenant charges that are discovered during inspections.
• Conduct unit re-inspections when necessary to confirm corrective action was taken.
• Conduct exterior grounds site and common area inspections
• Assist in handling of all Capital Improvements
• Gather information for energy audits project inventories and other special projects as assigned
• Assist Property Regional and Corporate staff with handling tenant complaints and problems related to maintenance issues.
• Perform or supervise all repair work necessary to keep properties in safe and sanitary condition
• Respond to maintenance needs promptly respond to and assist with emergency maintenance situations as they arise.
• Prepare and submit all required reports and documents in a timely fashion
• Keep the Maintenance Manager Director of Maintenance Regional Manager and owners where applicable informed of maintenance matters relating to assigned projects.
• Prepare and/or maintain all maintenance related records and files including:
• Subcontractor activity logs
• Consolidated maintenance activity reports from routine move-out and site inspections and Service Requests
• As-Built plans specifications and warranty information for each property
• Common area maintenance records

• Participate in the recruiting onboarding and performance management or termination of maintenance personnel for assigned properties.
• Evaluate maintenance staff performance at 90 days and on a yearly basis.
• Complete incident/accident reports immediately when an incident occurs.
• Accompany pest control vendors for treatments and inspections
• Work with Maintenance Technicians Maintenance Manager and Director of Maintenance on a bi-monthly basis to review financial variance reports and prevent budget overages.
• Assist Maintenance Manager and Director of Maintenance with other duties as appropriate.

Dont Miss Out!

This is your opportunity to build a lasting career with a respected property management company that values and supports its team members. If youre ready to be part of something great apply today!

Newbury Living is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Required Experience:

Manager