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Senior Maintenance Manager – Residential (Jersey City, NJ)
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Property Type: Large-scale multifamily residential community (1,100 units | multiple buildings)
About The Role
The Senior Maintenance Manager is the lead maintenance professional responsible for overseeing all maintenance operations at a large, high-density residential community in Jersey City, NJ.
This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for an experienced maintenance leader who can effectively manage people, processes, and complex building systems in a demanding, resident-focused environment.
Why This Role Stands Out
To be successful in this role, candidates should demonstrate strength across the following areas:
People Leadership & Communication
BLT is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that this job description is intended to outline the general nature and key responsibilities of the role. It is not a comprehensive list, and duties may evolve over time based on business needs.
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Location: Jersey City, NJ
Property Type: Large-scale multifamily residential community (1,100 units | multiple buildings)
About The Role
The Senior Maintenance Manager is the lead maintenance professional responsible for overseeing all maintenance operations at a large, high-density residential community in Jersey City, NJ.
This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for an experienced maintenance leader who can effectively manage people, processes, and complex building systems in a demanding, resident-focused environment.
Why This Role Stands Out
- Opportunity to lead maintenance operations at one of the region’s largest residential communities
- High-impact role with visibility to senior leadership
- Strong team environment with opportunity for long-term growth within BLT
- Lead, supervise, schedule, and develop a maintenance team of approximately 12-15 employees across multiple buildings
- Oversee all day-to-day maintenance operations including work orders, preventive maintenance programs, unit turns, inspections, and emergency response
- Ensure timely completion of service requests and high-quality execution of all maintenance work
- Provide technical oversight and troubleshooting for major building systems, including:
- HVAC systems (boilers, chillers, cooling towers, heat pumps, rooftop units)
- Plumbing systems (domestic water, hot water, waste, and storm systems)
- Electrical systems, generators, and emergency power systems
- Fire/life safety systems and building automation systems
- Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal safety, housing, and building regulations
- Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and maintenance-related projects
- Partner closely with Property Management and Asset Management to support resident satisfaction and operational performance
- Track KPIs, manage maintenance budgets, control expenses, and support forecasting
- Respond to escalated maintenance issues and participate in on-call rotation as required
To be successful in this role, candidates should demonstrate strength across the following areas:
People Leadership & Communication
- Proven experience leading and developing maintenance teams
- Strong communication skills with staff, vendors, residents, and internal stakeholders
- Experience supporting or leading maintenance operations at large residential communities (700 units or similar complexity preferred)
- Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-volume environments
- Strong hands-on knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building systems
- Ability to diagnose complex issues and provide technical leadership to on-site teams
- 7 years of progressive experience in multifamily maintenance, including supervisory responsibility
- Experience working on large residential or mixed-use properties
- Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing HVAC and mechanical systems (heat pumps, boilers, etc.)
- EPA Universal Certification (required)
- Must have or be willing to obtain Fire Safety Manager certificate
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead in a demanding, resident-focused environment
- Competitive Salary of $100,000–130,000 with potential for bonus
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Plan
- 401k Plan
- Life Insurance
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Housing Discount
BLT is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that this job description is intended to outline the general nature and key responsibilities of the role. It is not a comprehensive list, and duties may evolve over time based on business needs.
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Salary : $100,000 - $130,000