What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Manager – Apartment Community position at Gables Search Group?
We’re recruiting on behalf of a growing property management company seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee all maintenance operations for a large apartment community in Austintown, just outside Youngstown, Ohio. This full-time, salaried role includes competitive pay, strong benefits, and after 90 days of employment, a free one-bedroom apartment. Employees who prefer a two-bedroom unit may upgrade by paying the rent difference.
What You’ll Do
This is a full-time exempt position, typically 40 hours per week with flexibility for peak times. Candidates must bring their own tools on day one. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and more.
Apply today to join a team that takes pride in maintaining quality housing and a great living environment for residents.
What You’ll Do
- Lead daily maintenance activities and coordinate repair, preventive, and capital projects across the property.
- Train and guide maintenance technicians, ensuring quality, safety, and efficiency in all work performed.
- Manage vendors, contractors, and service partners for HVAC, electrical, plumbing, landscaping, and snow removal.
- Oversee unit turns and move-in readiness, working closely with the suite prep team to meet occupancy goals.
- Monitor budgets, order supplies, and track inventory to support timely project completion.
- Conduct inspections, maintain building systems, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Serve as backup for the on-call rotation and assist with major emergencies as needed.
- Solid experience in property or facilities maintenance leadership.
- Strong technical understanding of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical).
- Proven ability to manage staff, vendors, and budgets.
- Excellent communication skills and calm, hands-on leadership style.
- Comfort using property management or maintenance software (Yardi, RealPage, etc.).
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Trade or HVAC certifications a plus.
This is a full-time exempt position, typically 40 hours per week with flexibility for peak times. Candidates must bring their own tools on day one. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and more.
Apply today to join a team that takes pride in maintaining quality housing and a great living environment for residents.