Service Manager - Long Island, United States - Southern Land Company Llc

Southern Land Company Llc

Verified Company

Long Island, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Why Southern Land?

Our full-service company is comprised of planning, architecture, design, construction, marketing, and resident experience professionals—all in-house and working together every day to envision and create uniquely beautiful places.

Position Summary

Southern Land Company, a national real estate development and construction firm, is seeking a full-time Service Manager to join our dynamic team in Hauppauge, NY.

The luxury suburban lifestyle community will offer residents high-end amenities, oversized units, a beautiful outdoor swimming pool and deck, and an unmatched amenity program.

The two residential buildings include a combined 150 one, two, and three-bedroom rental residences atop three levels of covered parking for 340 vehicles.

Primary Responsibilities

Maintain resident request system; maintain accessible and accurate records for work orders and preventative maintenance, safety, repair/replacement of major equipment, utility cutoff, sewer cleanouts, and inventory of parts and supplies.
Monitor and evaluate the physical condition of the community and correct unsafe conditions, install locks, parts, safety devices and make repairs as needed.
Diagnose and perform maintenance/repairs on A/C and heating, electrical and plumbing systems, water and sewer lines, stairs, gates, fences, patios, railings, roofing, gutters, tile, carpet, flooring, fireplaces, ceiling fans, appliances, shutters, doors, cabinets, windows, gas and electric boilers, walls and ceilings, security system, pool area, tile, and other equipment as required.
Operate community within budgeted guidelines.
Supervise activities of capital expenditure including writing specifications for work to be done, obtaining competitive bids, and investigating qualifications of responding bidders.
Assist in hiring staff and evaluating service employee performance.
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets for operating and capital expenditures.
Enforce safety policies and OSHA regulations. Stay current on all applicable building codes and safety standards, as required.
Maintain and schedule 24hour emergency coverage, alternating oncall requirement.
Move appliances, equipment, furniture as needed in accordance with generally accepted safety precautions.
Perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment.
Handle makereadies in a timely manner as directed by General Manager.
Ensure adherence to uniform policy.
Supervise all aspects of maintenance on community, including staff, vendors, and contractors.

Skills/Knowledge/Experience

Knowledge of HVAC and Plumbing
Knowledge of energy mgmt. systems (EMS) or building automated system (BAS)
Knowledge of lighting, power systems, and energy consumption
Knowledge of communication and alarm systems
Knowledge of basic interior and exterior building maintenance
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word) with ability to type documents and maintain accurate records
Strong leadership skills and attention to detail
Solid teamwork skills with flexibility to adjust to changing project requirements and deadlines
Ability to anticipate the maintenance needs of the property
Ability to lift/move 25 lbs. regularly and 50 lbs. occasionally
Possible exposure to changing weather conditions and chemical fumes
Ability to analyze problems and develop solutions
Ability to keep sensitive information highly confidential
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to deal professionally with coworkers, residents, and vendors
Excellent organizational and time management skills, ability to take initiative, use good judgment, demonstrate a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail, and carry multiple projects through to completion.
Ability to work independently, prioritize work, and ask for further clarification when necessary.
Ability to work under pressure with tight time constraints, as well as the ability to deal with frequent interruptions, unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Education and Experience

High School diploma or equivalent
Valid Driver's license
5+ years practical experience, verification of maintenance experience, and demonstrated skills
Experience managing a service team
Fair housing training
EPA certification required for properties with A/C units, as well as pool operations, electrical and universal certification
Knowledge of OSHA requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Yardi experience preferred

Company Overview
Southern Land Company believes that community is the heart of every successful development project.

With that as our starting point, we create residential developments around the country that provide a generous, comfortable lifestyle to those that call them home.

In support of our single family and multifamily projects, we also undertake key retail