Assistant Director of Maintenance

Community Corporation of Santa Monica

Assistant Director of Maintenance

About Community Corporation of Santa Monica

Community Corp is a non-profit organization that restores, builds, and manages affordable housing for working families of modest means. Since our inception in 1982, we have rehabilitated and constructed nearly 2,071 homes. By enhancing and increasing affordable housing, we improve neighborhoods, create an environment where people can thrive, and change thousands of lives. Our work contributes to the distinct character of Santa Monica and the greater Westside region, making these communities more inclusive, caring, and environmentally sustainable.

Position Overview

The Assistant Director of Maintenance is responsible for the day-to-day management of maintenance staff, work orders and work flow, also including capital improvements, green retrofits, upgrades, and inspections. The Assistant Director of Maintenance oversees maintenance personnel and should have strong financial, analytical, project management and supervisory capacity.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation ranges between $81,485- $105,930. The Assistant Director of Maintenance is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 403b retirement plan
• 4 weeks of paid vacation
• 120 hours of sick time
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Mileage reimbursement
• 9/80 work schedule
• Every other Friday off!
• Sign on Incentive

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Must be able to motivate and inspire staff to create a cohesive well trained team that provides excellent customer service
• Ability to support Property Management staff by solving and troubleshooting building and unit issues
• Point person between tenants and outside contractors and vendors with the objective of addressing and solving maintenance issues
• Assist in prepping annual budgets for each building in regard to maintenance of the properties
• Innovates new technology to improve efficiency and reduce costs
• Develops working relationships with the staff at the building and safety department, the fire inspectors, and in the community and stays current regarding changes to any and all building code and state regulations.
• Support the maintenance team with technical knowledge in traits
• Educates and trains staff in the areas of processes and procedures, workplace safety and fair housing
• Leadership in the research and use of system innovations that could save money and reduce consumption costs
• Ability to organize and create policies and procedures for the staff
• Ability to provide guidance and vision to the staff
• Ability to stay calm and focused in a busy fast paced environment
• Adept problem solver
• Experience managing people successfully
• Highly organized
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Skills

• Knowledge of and hands on experience repairing building systems and performing routine maintenance of residential apartment units and the ability to communicate that experience to direct and advise the maintenance staff.
• Knowledge and experience with the engineering and construction of residential buildings
• Experience with work flow system improvement with an emphasis on expedient delivery of service to tenants
• Ability to read building plans and renderings
• Knowledge of Yardi, Excel and other programs to organized data to assess the performance of the Department
• Yardi experience a plus
• Ability to read and understand building plans
• Ability to collaborate with the Development Department, Accounting Department and all branches of Property Management

Education and Experience

• A college degree preferred.
• Formal Training in plumbing, electrical systems, green building products, carpentry is a plus.
• Must have a minimum of 10 years professional experience working with a residential property management company, and in maintenance and facilities management.
• Must have experience managing people, and providing excellent customer service to residential tenants.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Must have a minimum, 5 years of supervisory experience in a maintenance setting environment.

Physical Requirements

Ability to crouch, climb, and reach and lift heavy items. The ability to walk properties daily, exposed to outdoor elements. This position requires the ability to sit and use office equipment and computers. Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds.

Work Environment

The ability to walk properties daily, exposed to outdoor elements.

Travel Requirements

• Must have use of a vehicle to regularly travel to Community Corp. properties, hardware stores, and supply stores within the service area
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license and legally required insurance
• Must maintain a satisfactory driving record and agree to DMV pull report

Background Check and Driving Record will be Conducted

Community Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $81,485 - $105,930