Service Manager at Rose Valley Management in Houston, TX

JOB SUMMARY: This position organizes, directs and supervises the maintenance and repair program involving buildings and grounds. Also coordinates maintenance and repair activities with functions of other departments.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, directs, supervises and/or performs maintenance program tasks (heating, cooling, plumbing, water, gas, electrical, mechanical, oxygen, communications, carpentry, painting, plastering, refinishing and similar work; heavy duty cleaning, grounds care, maintenance of institutional equipment and vehicles). Schedules repair and preventive maintenance, replacement and new installation of structures, equipment and grounds.
• Advises and consults with Community Manager on maintenance and repairs of structures, equipment and grounds.
• Orients, instructs and supervises other maintenance personnel. Assigns duties and evaluates work performance.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment for use in maintenance department activities.
• Keeps records of work performed and costs involved.
• Inspects equipment and systems regularly for proper functioning and safety. Inspects building and grounds regularly for compliance with state and local codes, ordinances and OSHA safety regulations. Prepares and submits reports, as directed by the Community Manager.
• Able to attend team meetings, workshops and training sessions as required.
• Be able to perform or supervise any or all duties concerned with electricity; plumbing; painting (including resurfacing floors, walls, ceilings); carpentry (including furniture refinishing or repair); mechanics (including equipment and mechanical systems); except those services performed by outside contractors. When an outside contractor performs a service, it is to be supervised by the Service Manager.
• Directs or performs duties concerned with maintenance of grounds, parking lots, driveways, snow removal, etc. (except those performed under service a contract).
• Perform or direct cleaning of storage and utility areas, washing walls, ceilings, outside windows, changing screens on storm windows, changing light bulbs in ceiling fixtures and housekeeping duties in very high places.
• Runs errands, handles incoming and outgoing freight, lifts and moves heavy furniture and equipment and other miscellaneous duties as directed by the Community Manager.
• Responsible for the care and use of supplies/tools and maintenance of equipment used in performance of departmental duties, as well as the organization of the maintenance shops.
• Subject to emergency call as the supervisor must be available for emergencies
• Other ad-hoc duties as required or assigned.
• Utilizes company software to schedule ready tasks and ensures that all tasks are completed of good quality and in a timely manner.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School graduate or graduate of a technical school.
• At least two years' experience in maintenance and various mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical manuals.
• Knowledge of state and local codes and ordinances.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
• Ability to plan and carry out programs in repair or new construction and/or installation.
• Ability to direct others.
• Knowledge of record keeping and cost estimating.
• Knowledge of supplies and equipment used by the maintenance department and the care of this equipment.
• Ability to deal tactfully and effectively with residents, visitors, outside vendors and fellow employees....

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to stand, walk inside and outside in all weather.
• Able to stoop, kneel, bend, climb depending on job.
• Able to do heavy lifting and moving. Be able to lift over 50 lbs occasionally.
• Able to see, hear and communicate adequately to complete job duties and responsibility

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT ROSE VALLEY:

• A personal and family atmosphere while maintaining a level of expertise and professionalism in a growing company
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Spending Account
• Commuter Benefits
• Generous PTO package
• 401K after 1 year of service