Maintenance Manager - URGENT! in Berkeley

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A leading residential property management company is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance operations for a multifamily residential community.

We are looking for a hands-on leader with strong experience in plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, unit turns, and general property maintenance. The ideal candidate can effectively lead a maintenance team while still being comfortable troubleshooting and completing repairs in the field.

The Maintenance Manager will play a key role in maintaining property standards, responding to needs, coordinating preventive maintenance, and ensuring the community remains safe, clean, and fully operational.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support the property's maintenance team.
• Inspect, diagnose, install, and repair plumbing systems, fixtures, leaks, pipes, and blockages.
• Troubleshoot and complete repairs involving HVAC, electrical systems, appliances, drywall, carpentry, and other building systems.
• Coordinate and complete vacant unit turns to prepare apartments for new .
• Perform daily inspections of buildings, grounds, common areas, and amenities.
• Maintain the community's swimming pool and hot tub, ensuring safe and reliable operation.
• Coordinate preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
• Prioritize and complete service requests efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
• Identify maintenance and safety concerns before they become larger issues.
• Communicate professionally with , vendors, contractors, and property management.
• Maintain a strong focus on satisfaction and customer service.

✅ Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of hands-on property, facility, apartment, or residential building maintenance experience.
• Previous experience supervising maintenance technicians or operational teams.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of plumbing repair and fixture maintenance.
• Experience troubleshooting HVAC, electrical, appliances, drywall, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and service requests.
• Strong communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in a fast-paced property environment.

⭐ Ideal Candidate

We're looking for someone who combines technical maintenance expertise with strong leadership skills. You should be comfortable leading a team, solving maintenance problems yourself when necessary, managing multiple priorities, and maintaining a high standard of service for .

Candidates with previous experience as a Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Supervisor, Service Manager, Apartment Maintenance Supervisor, Lead Maintenance Technician, or Facilities Maintenance Supervisor are encouraged to apply.

Compensation

$35.00 - $40.00 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.

Apply Today!

If you have a strong background in multifamily or residential property maintenance and are ready to take ownership of a property's maintenance operations while leading a skilled team, we encourage you to apply.