What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Manager position at Living Residential?
Now Hiring: Maintenance Manager – The Pepper | Philadelphia, PA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM On-Call
Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Pay: Competitive, based on experience
Company Overview
Living Residential is a growing owner and operator of multifamily communities across the United States. We believe strong communities start with strong teams and are committed to accountability, communication, teamwork, and career development.
As our portfolio continues to grow, we are focused on developing strong leaders from within and creating opportunities for employees who want to advance their careers.
Position Overview
Living Residential is seeking an experienced, hands-on Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations at The Pepper, a multifamily community of just under 200 units in Philadelphia.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional who is ready to take ownership of a property, lead a team, and continue growing their career within an expanding multifamily organization.
The Maintenance Manager will oversee and support a team of Maintenance Technicians, Porters, Cleaners, and outside Contractors/Vendors.
We're looking for more than someone who can complete repairs. We need a leader and mentor who can develop their team, delegate effectively, maintain accountability, and ensure the property consistently meets company standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, train, and develop the onsite maintenance team
- Delegate and manage daily maintenance responsibilities
- Manage resident work orders and ensure timely, quality completion
- Oversee apartment turns and ensure units are move-in ready on schedule
- Troubleshoot and perform plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliance, and general building repairs
- Conduct routine property and unit inspections
- Maintain preventative maintenance schedules
- Coordinate and oversee contractors and vendors
- Oversee property cleanliness and curb appeal alongside porters and cleaners
- Maintain inventory, tools, equipment, and supplies
- Communicate closely with Property Management regarding maintenance priorities, turns, resident concerns, and property needs
- Maintain strong safety and maintenance standards throughout the community
- Participate in on-call coverage for after-hours maintenance emergencies
- Build a positive, organized, and accountable maintenance team
Qualifications
- Multifamily/apartment maintenance experience required
- Previous Maintenance Supervisor or Maintenance Manager experience strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of general building maintenance and repairs
- HVAC experience/certification preferred
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team-development skills
- Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Organized, dependable, and able to effectively prioritize property needs
- Strong communication and resident-service skills
- Ability to work Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM and participate in on-call coverage
- Motivated to grow professionally and take on additional leadership opportunities as the company expands
Why Join Living Residential?
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Opportunity to lead and develop your own maintenance team
- Hands-on leadership role with ownership over property maintenance operations
- Growing national multifamily portfolio
- Supportive environment focused on developing strong performers and promoting from within
If you're an experienced maintenance professional looking for your next step in leadership and long-term growth, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Property maintenance: 4 years (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Required)
- Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Electrical License (Preferred)
- Plumbing License (Preferred)
- HVAC Certification (Preferred)
- Certified Pool Operator (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $37