Description
Oversee daily building operations, maintenance, and repairs; supervise maintenance and custodial staff and contractors; coordinate tenant services while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and building performance.
- • Review work orders, building plans, and O&M manuals to plan maintenance and repairs.
- • Estimate labor, materials, and time required for maintenance and unit turnover tasks.
- • Supervise, coordinate, and schedule maintenance, custodial, and porter staff.
- • Coordinate with property managers, tenants, vendors, and inspectors to resolve issues and plan work.
- • Align maintenance and capital project activities with building operations and tenant schedules.
- • Order and manage inventory of supplies, parts, and equipment.
- • Inspect units and common areas; verify measurements and site conditions for repairs or installations.
- • Maintain logs and records of work orders, inspections, utilities, permits, and vendor work.
- • Assign work orders and priorities based on urgency, skills, and resource availability.
- • Perform or assist with repairs and emergency response using hand and power tools.
- • Train staff on maintenance procedures, equipment operation, safety, and building policies.
- • Monitor service quality and workflow; implement improvements to increase efficiency and tenant satisfaction.
- • Arrange and oversee preventive maintenance and repairs for building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, elevators, and fire/life safety.
- • Recommend personnel actions, such as hiring, scheduling changes, evaluations, or promotions.
- • Conduct regular safety and compliance inspections to ensure adherence to codes, permits, and company standards.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
