Service Manager

Position Summary:

The Service Manager is a member of the Property Management team and is primarily responsible for effective and efficient management of all open service jobs and preventative maintenance for our occupied homes. This position provides leadership and daily management over an assigned area and team responsible for single-family rental homes and the residents who occupy them. Service Manager jobs may be all encompassing (internal execution, execution with vendors, execution specific to Housing Choice Program requirements) or be assigned to one of the areas cited as a primary area of focus.

Essential Functions:

Demonstrate a working knowledge of lease documents and resident rules and regulations
Manage Service jobs to provide outstanding customer service and timely resolution to resident requests on occupied homes
Monitor and manages response times, resident satisfaction and the overall productivity and efficiency within their portfolio
Review schedules and approves third party vendors, vendor pricing, resident charge backs and invoices for completed work
Provides technical support to service technicians to ensure proper diagnosis and repair of all service jobs
Ensure that all required training is completed in a timely manner for self and all team members supervised, while administering and ensuring compliance with technical training program for the service team
Follow-up on service orders to ensure resident satisfaction with the work completed and works to resolve issues with dissatisfied customers
Manage and execute semi-annual home inspection program to improve resident satisfaction, control unit turn costs and maximize average length of lease occupancy
Conduct other property visits for the purposes of occupancy and lease compliance checks, posting notices, coordinating utilities, eviction lockouts, etc.
Comply with the Company’s national procurement policy and program, while managing fleet and fleet stock accordingly
Oversee vendors to ensure the best possible outcome on service requests, that residents are highly satisfied, and expenses and costs stay within stated company targets, while controlling costs by overseeing maintenance and service jobs, accurately track and report work
Comply with all Company applicable health and safety rules and regulations, as well as ensure all properties are compliant with local, state, and federal health and safety laws
Coordinate activities to maximize the efficiency of all processes
Ensure that workplace safety standards and practices are always upheld
Performance management of personnel including, reviews, career advancement path, corrective action, mentoring and performance improvement plans
Communicate effectively with Service Director and Portfolio Operations Director as well as with tenants, owners, and agencies via telephone and email regarding any issues that arise relating to HQS inspections, as needed
As needed, initially inspect, and reinspect Housing Choice Program properties (example-Section ) annually for compliance with all applicable regulations and policies, including those of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the city’s Housing Quality Standards (HQS) local building codes and zoning ordinances. Conduct in person inspections/communicate with Housing Choice Program governmental representatives.
Properly reports deficiencies, determines who is responsible for repairs, and establishes deadlines for completion of work; documents findings and conducts follow-up inspections to ensure that repairs are finished by deadline
Documents, in writing, necessary work to be completed for units to meet standards and codes
As assigned, completes the necessary paperwork for newly qualified Progress Choice Homes; performs related duties and responsibilities required and as assigned for these programs.
Be knowledgeable of local HUD program rules and changes to ensure compliance in conjunction with the Progress centralized Housing Choices and Rental Regulations department.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with local market team members as well as all relationships with Housing Authorities within your assigned region, under the guidance of Progress Residentials’ centrally based Housing Choice and Rental Regulations department.
Carry out other duties as assigned that are in the best interests of the company while being a champion for Progress Residential’s Core Values.

Qualifications

or more years of experience managing service, operations and maintenance in multi-family, single family, military housing or equivalent
High School Diploma or equivalent required
EPA certified to handle refrigerants
Valid Driver's License required
Available to work flexible hours which may include some weekends and evenings
Available to offer support for after-hours service technicians and / or vendors
Ability to review and understand cost estimates and scopes of work and in tune with current labor rates in given MSA
Effective communication skills, ability to work with General and Sub-Contractors on scope, price and schedule
Ability to effectively schedule and manage multiple contractors/crews at various locations within a given geographic area
Extensive knowledge of Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, Flooring, Appliances, Landscaping and Irrigation Systems as they relate to residential homes
Understanding of general IBC building codes and rental property health and safety regulations.
Strong customer service skills and must be able to address customer’s concerns professionally
Strong skills with MS office products including Excel
Ability to manage remote administrative assistance
SalesForce and/or Yardi experience strongly preferred
Proven record of working independently and with minor supervision
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
Manage vendor relations, on-board new vendors, and negotiate pricing
Manage larger project outside scope of subordinates
Manage subordinate assigned fleet vehicles and inventory

What you can expect from us:

Progress Residential offers all the financial and non-financial incentives you would expect from an innovative real estate investment and management firm:

• In addition to outstanding training, we host quarterly summits and town hall meetings to encourage growth, knowledge sharing and a good time. After all, it’s about progress, not perfection.

• We offer competitive compensation, including a performance-based bonus.

• Our generous benefits package includes comprehensive healthcare coverage for you and your family, parental leave, paid time off, k match, paid holidays and much more.