Property Maintenance Manager

About Spirit Investment Partners and Spirit Management Services

Spirit Investment Partners (“Spirit”) is a fast growing, entrepreneurial real estate investment and development firm that utilizes our experience, integrity and creativity to achieve superior financial returns for our partners and clients. Founded in 2010, Spirit has since grown into a vertically integrated real estate operating company headquartered in Stamford, CT, with a West Coast office in Orange County, CA. Spirit Investment Partners focuses on the acquisition of value-added and development opportunities involving mixed-use and multifamily real estate located throughout the United States. Spirit has successfully executed its business model and generated high returns in partnership with some of the most well-respected domestic and international investment funds and family offices. Spirit has performed over $1.1 billion in real estate transactions in eleven states, involving approximately 6,000 multifamily units.

Spirit Management Services ("SMS"), a subsidiary of Spirit Investment Partners, is a property and construction management firm responsible for servicing both Spirit and client owned portfolios. SMS is a rapidly growing property and construction management company that has doubled its staff in the past year with growth anticipated to continue. SMS currently owns and manages a portfolio of 11 properties and has completed over $133 million in renovation projects.

Why Spirit?

• Spirit is a rapidly expanding company with room for growth in many areas that prefers to promote from within.
• Spirit is a team environment with a strong family feel.
• Spirit team members receive consistent support, direct communication, and transparency from managers and ownership.
• Spirit team members feedback and input is valued and strongly encouraged. There is always a way to improve what we do.
• Any and all ideas for improving Spirit policies, process and procedures are very much appreciated.
• Spirit team members are self-starters. We do not micromanage here at Spirit!
• There is no discord between Spirit Investment Partners and Spirit Management Services. Everyone works together and pitch in wherever and whenever needed.
• Unlike most large companies, you won’t feel like a number here at Spirit. Your hard work does not go unrecognized.

About the Position

SMS is seeking a highly motivated property maintenance professional to join our rapidly growing team of entrepreneurial real estate professionals. The position will work directly with the site's property manager in all phases of the company’s property maintenance needs. The Property Maintenance Manager is responsible for oversight and completion of the day-to-day facility operations of a multifamily property located in Louisville, KY. The Property Maintenance Technician is tasked with maintaining grounds, common areas, completing service requests, troubleshooting all building systems and Mechanical, Electric and Plumbing equipment (“MEP”), overseeing repairs performed by third party vendors and completing make-ready unit turns in a timely manner. The Property Maintenance Manager will work closely with the Property Maintenance Technician and Property Manager to ensure the team provides excellent customer service to all residents and all maintenance issues are resolved within our established guidelines.

Primary Responsibilities and Objectives

• Oversee day to day operations, maintenance staff and common areas to ensure quality standards are to expectation
• Perform basic carpentry, drywall, hardware, appliance and MEP assessments, troubleshooting and repair or replacements.
• Inspect and prepare vacant units at the time of both move-in and move-out.
• Respond to emergencies in a timely manner, as they arise while on-call during after-hours.
• Complete standard routine projects such as in-unit and common area preventative maintenance, MEP equipment inspections and prepare the property for third party vendor projects.
• Maintain and prioritize work orders for timely completion.
• Monitor maintenance supply inventory levels while remaining within established budget.
• Obtain and review proposals for projects via third party vendors and make recommendations for Property Manager’s approval.
• Manage third party vendor projects, document work and product quality.
• Complete timely incident reports and provide documentation to Property Manager.
• Maintain cleanliness of property, including trash areas and dumpsters.
• Stay current on all applicable building codes and safety standards.
• Perform snow removal.
• Lead property inspections, including building and alarm systems inspections, as well as, prepare property for any outside inspections.
• Facilitate technical training and technical skill development for property associates.
• Work closely with Spirit’s Construction Management team to coordinate renovations and unit turnover.

Qualifications, Skills & Attributes

• High school education or equivalent. A Bachelor of Arts or Science from a well-regarded college or university a plus but, not required.
• 2-5 years of multi-family residential building maintenance
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle required.
• Knowledge of maintenance systems, including inventory control, preventative maintenance, and work order record keeping.
• Knowledge of mechanical systems and equipment including HVAC, landscaping, carpentry, painting, hydraulic systems, and electric motors.
• Proficiency in electrical troubleshooting of high and low voltage and the use of diagnostic equipment, including volt/ohm meters.
• Proficiency in plumbing repairs and troubleshooting.
• Demonstrate leadership and management skills.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting (at least 60 lbs.), climb ladders up to 24 ft., stand and walk for 8 hours, and perform other physically demanding duties as directed.
• Attendance, time management and organization are imperative job functions.
• Employee must fulfill the performance standards of this position and comply with policies, rules and procedures of the company, including those set out in the Employee Handbook or otherwise communicated (verbally or writing) to employees.
• Excellent written and communication skills with the ability to multi-task.
• Strong work ethic, enthusiastic, proactive, well organized and mature.
• Quality interpersonal skills with a strong desire to learn and succeed.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed, entrepreneurial environment.
• Must maintain a professional image with residents, vendors, contractors, investors and principals.

Additional Information

SMS offers competitive salaries, benefits package and attractive bonus incentive opportunities. If you are interested in becoming an integral part of a growing, entrepreneurial, team-oriented, and dynamic organization where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded, please submit a cover letter and resume.

Spirit Management Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to cultural diversity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• On-call rotates weekly. Are you able to cover after hour emergencies every other week?

Experience:

• Residential Multifamily Maintenance Management: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• EPA Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Louisville, KY 40222 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Louisville, KY 40222: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person