Portfolio Maintenance Manager
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Job overview
Bisnow is hiring a Portfolio Maintenance Manager. The Portfolio Maintenance Manager will oversee HVAC, mechanical, life safety, and pool/spa systems across a student‑housing portfolio, conduct property visits, manage vendors and budgets, and lead on‑site maintenance teams while ensuring compliance and performance.
Key focus areas include Conduct regular property visits to inspect and resolve maintenance issues, Oversee HVAC, mechanical, and life safety systems ensuring compliance, and Manage pool and spa operations, maintaining chemical balance and code compliance.
Successful candidates bring Willing And Able To Travel Regularly, Valid Driver's License, and Reliable Transportation. Important skills include HVAC Systems Diagnosis, HVAC Systems Repair, HVAC Systems Preventive Maintenance, Pool/Spa Maintenance Chemistry, Pool/Spa Equipment Maintenance, and Pool/Spa Health Code Compliance.
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Full job description
Our SelectLeaders client is a private equity real estate investment and operating firm dedicated to delivering superior risk-adjusted returns through diligent analysis and operational expertise. They specialize in the acquisition, repositioning, and management of “core-plus” and “value-add” income-producing properties, with an exclusive focus on the dynamic student housing sector.
19495 Biscayne Blvd Suite 400, Aventura, Florida 33180
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct regular property visits across the portfolio to inspect, support on-site teams, and resolve maintenance issues hands-on.
- Oversee all HVAC, mechanical, and life safety systems including split systems, VRV/VRF, boilers, FACP, and sprinklers — ensuring compliance and performance.
- Manage pool and spa operations across all properties, maintaining chemical balance, equipment, and health code compliance.
- Lead and develop on-site maintenance teams — hiring, mentoring, evaluating, and holding staff accountable across multiple sites.
- Manage vendors and maintenance budgets — negotiate contracts, establish service agreements, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
- Track and report on maintenance KPIs including work order completion, PM rates, backlog, and unit turnover through Entrata.
- Standardize operations by implementing and enforcing SOPs, preventive maintenance programs, and workflows portfolio-wide.
- Ensure fire/life safety compliance across all properties through regular inspections and proactive deficiency resolution.
Qualifications
- This is an office-based position headquartered in Aventura, FL; must be willing and able to travel regularly to properties across the portfolio. A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.
- Bilingual: English & Spanish Preferred.
- Minimum 5–10 years of hands-on maintenance experience in multifamily residential or student housing properties.
- Demonstrated experience managing maintenance operations across multiple properties simultaneously (portfolio of 5+ assets or 1,000+ units strongly preferred).
- Deep, working knowledge of HVAC systems: diagnosis, repair, and preventive maintenance — not just supervisory familiarity.
- Direct experience with pool/spa maintenance: chemistry, equipment, and health code compliance.
- Proficiency with Entrata or comparable property management/maintenance work order systems.
- EPA 608 Certification (Universal or Type II/III) required.
- CPO Certification required (or must be willing to obtain within 60 days of hire).
- Experience with student housing, value-add multifamily, or workforce housing.
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