Senior Maintenance Manager

Position Type:

Full time

Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

State:

New York

City:

Brooklyn

Zip Code:

11201

Total Base Pay Range:

$97,500.00 - $146,500.00

Overview:

Vivmark Residential exists to set the mark for what home can be. Formed through the merger of AvalonBay Communities and Equity Residential, Vivmark brings together two industry leaders with a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional living experiences. Our vision is to be the most trusted and best-performing rental housing company in America - one that continues to get better as it grows. And we're looking for people who want to help us do it.

As an owner, developer, and manager of more than 180,000 apartment homes in major markets across the US, we have the scale to offer something most companies can't. At Vivmark, team members move up and across functions, markets, and disciplines, building lasting careers. We invest in team members’ growth, development, and capabilities that make them and us better, and we hold ourselves to the highest standard as an employer.

The best people want to work here. We hope you're one of them.

The Role:

Are you a hands-on leader with expertise in property maintenance and a passion for delivering exceptional service? At Vivmark Residential, we’re redefining community living, and we need skilled professionals like you to keep our communities running at their best.

As a Senior Maintenance Manager, you will oversee the maintenance operations for one or more communities, ensuring the physical condition of the property meets Vivmark’s standards while delivering outstanding customer service and operational excellence.

You Will:

• Partner with office teams to optimize operations, maximize revenue, and enhance resident satisfaction.

• Manage and prioritize service requests, delegate tasks, and monitor trends to ensure timely resolutions.

• Oversee the maintenance and preventive maintenance programs, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and appliances.

• Assist in developing and monitoring the maintenance operating budget, ensuring expenses align with financial goals.

• Lead all personnel responsibilities: recruit, train, schedule, evaluate, and develop on-site maintenance staff.

• Ensure smooth apartment turnover processes and assess damage charges for departing residents.

• Act as the safety liaison, leading training, safety inspections, and promoting a culture of safety.

• Monitor vendor work and ensure compliance with Vivmark policies, safety standards, and all federal, state, and local laws.

• Regularly inspect grounds, buildings, and apartments to ensure they remain fully functional and welcoming.

You Have:
Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance (where applicable).

• EPA Type I/II or Universal Certification (required).

• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification (as required).

Experience:

• 3-5 years of apartment maintenance or related experience.

• 3-5 years of supervisory experience preferred.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and organizational abilities to manage teams and operations.

• Expertise in property systems, repairs, and maintenance best practices.

• Proven ability to promote safety, manage budgets, and deliver exceptional customer service.

How Vivmark Supports You:

We know that our teams are the beating heart of our success and we’re committed to showing our appreciation.

We offer:

• A competitive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and company holidays, and exclusive team member housing discounts.

Additional Info:

AvalonBay is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment free of discrimination and harassment.  We believe that in order to achieve our purpose of creating a better way to live, we must recruit, develop and retain associates with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives and create an environment that encourages all voices to be heard, understood and appreciated. With this we know we can do great things.

AvalonBay makes employment decisions without regard to a person’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), age, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics or testing), citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by the law.

AvalonBay will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with requirements under the law.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

AvalonBay does not require or request that you provide any information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.  Please redact this information prior to the submission of your application and/or leave these fields incomplete on your application.

For California residents, if you elect to apply to AvalonBay you accept the AvalonBay California Personnel Privacy Notice (https://www.avaloncommunities.com/california-personnel-privacy-notice/)

No Fees Notice & Recruitment Fraud Disclaimer:

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (“AvalonBay”) is aware that there is recruitment fraud activity whereby scammers impersonate AvalonBay and offer fake employment opportunities to candidates.  These scammers often seek to obtain personal information or money from candidates.

Please note that AvalonBay will never charge any candidate a registration fee, hiring fee, or any other fee in connection with its recruitment and hiring process.  

If you suspect that you are being contacted by a scammer impersonating our company, please report it immediately to our official HR Department (avalonbayhumanresources@avalonbay.com).

Job ID JR106728