Director of Residential Maintenance Operations
Piscataway, NJ
MaintenanceRegular Full-Timeoverview
Since its founding in 1992, Edgewood Properties has established itself as a leading real estate development and property management company. With corporate headquarters in New Jersey, the company is on a course of growth leading to activities across the nation. Given ongoing construction and development plans, our current apartment portfolio of 6,000 plus units is expected to double in the next couple of years and rise to over 12,000 units in the next five years. Given our rapid portfolio growth, coupled with ownership's desire to develop and hold rather than sell, the timing is ideal for qualified candidates to come on-board.
Director of Residential Maintenance Operations
We are seeking an experienced Director of Residential Maintenance Operations to oversee maintenance operations across a multi-family residential property portfolio
Position Summary
This position is responsible for leading maintenance operations across the residential portfolio, including supervising maintenance teams, overseeing preventive maintenance programs, managing vendors, ensuring property standards are met, and maintaining compliance with company policies and regulations. Experience managing multiple maintenance teams and centralized dispatch operations is preferred.
Reports To:
Vice President of Residential Operations
responsibilities
- Oversee maintenance operations across the residential portfolio.
- Supervise maintenance staff, traveling maintenance teams, and third-party vendors.
- Develop and implement maintenance policies, procedures, and preventive maintenance programs.
- Ensure all properties remain clean, safe, and in proper working condition.
- Maintain compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Conduct regular property inspections and work with on-site teams to improve performance.
- Manage vendor contracts, service requests, inventory, and maintenance schedules.
- Oversee apartment turnovers and ensure work quality meets company standards.
- Assist with annual operating and capital expenditure budgets.
- Monitor maintenance expenses and ensure spending remains within budget.
- Support recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, and evaluating maintenance staff.
- Implement safety procedures, disaster response plans, and risk management practices.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by executive leadership.
qualifications
- College degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of senior-level maintenance management experience in multi-family property management or building/facility management.
- Experience managing multiple maintenance teams preferred.
- Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage budgets, vendors, and maintenance operations effectively.
- Ability to use general office equipment and maintenance tools.
- Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and work in various physical environments when necessary.
- Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance required.
- EPA Type I and Type II certification required.
- Additional certifications or licenses may be required depending on state or local regulations.
In return, we offer competitive compensation, along with comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental and vision benefits,
life insurance, a 401(k) and a corporate team environment with opportunity of advancement.
Also includes on-site company fitness gym, discounts on housing and home appliances.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.