Regional Maintenance Manager (Central Valley/Bakersfield - Travel Required)

WinnCompanies is looking for an adaptable, driven and highly skilled Regional Maintenance Manager to join our team in the Central Valley/Bakersfield area.
In this role, you will oversee the maintenance operations of the properties in your region and serve as the point person for all maintenance personnel in the region. You will assist with keeping up with the required financial controls and regulatory requirements, you will maintain curb appeal and building interior and exterior to our company standards, and you will be recognized as a leader for all maintenance staff and participate in the hiring and coaching of all maintenance personnel.
This position offers a salary range of $65,000 to $78,000 annually based on experience. Please note that this position requires travel at least 4 days a week in the Central Valley/Bakersfield/Kern County area.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations. Maintain curb appeal and building interior & exterior to Winn Standards. Review building systems for proper operations. Ensure all site logs are being kept and are correct. Ensure apartment upkeep & unit turnovers are completed to Winn Standards. Ensure Customer Service & Work Orders are completed in a timely fashion.
• Review WOPR report. Complete annual maintenance audits. Oversight of contractors and recommendations. Ensure seasonal maintenance & snow removal is completed in a safe & timely fashion.
• Act as leader for maintenance staff. Participate in hire, fire, and discipline recommendations with direct managers & Director of Maintenance (DOM). Assess, propose, develop, and provide training for maintenance personnel. Review Open Position Report & Work with site manager to fill the positions quickly.
• Ensure employee and site safety. Respond to and coordinate efforts in emergency situations on site, such as fires and floods, during and after normal business hours, to Winn standards and expectations.
• Manage financial controls. Work with property manager to adhere to budgets. Partner with manager to forecast budgets and financial reviews. Ensure timing of capital projects and completion dates, review 3-bid packages, approve scope of work and assess, analyze, and recommend property projects.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements. Ensure compliance of all properties with federal, state, and local requirements. Administer pre-inspection of properties prior to REACs ensuring above average inspection results.
• Assess the potential of new property opportunities. Partner with regional team to recommend action. Review regulatory compliance of these properties. Act as member of the due diligence team with other regional members.
• Assist the Property Managers in screening maintenance candidates for on-site positions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 8-10 years of relevant work experience in residential apartment maintenance.
• 5-8 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Demonstrated skills or experience in general maintenance or construction.
• Experience with computer systems, particularly Microsoft Office and RealPage property management software.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced office environment.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people and personalities.
• Strong communications skills with stakeholders and direct reports.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in small teams by offering ideas and identifying issues.
• Ability to travel to various properties in the Central Valley, Bakersfield, and Kern County area at least 4 days a week.

Preferred Qualifications

• HVAC or EPA Universal certifications.
• CAMT certification.
• Certifications in various other trades.

Our Benefits:Permanent full-time US employees are eligible to participate in the following benefits: - Generous time off policies (including 11 paid holidays (12 for MA employees); Generous Accrued Time Off increasing with years of service; Generous paid sick time; Annual day of service; Floating Holiday) - 401(k) plan options with a company match - Various Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision plan options - Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account options with HSA annual employer contribution - Long Term Disability and voluntary Short Term Disability; Basic Term Life Insurance and AD&D; optional supplemental life insurance - Health Expense Reimbursement program (including gym memberships, equipment, and subscriptions) - Tuition Reimbursement program and continuous training and development opportunities - Wellbeing program (group challenges, seminars, opportunities to earn points to reduce medical premiums), Employee Assistance Program, & Commuter and Parking Reimbursement options