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$110k - $120k/yr+ Performance Bonus
Expert
Associate's
Newark, NJ, USA
In Person
General Maintenance & RepairBuilding & Property Maintenance
About the job
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- At least 10 years of related experience is required.
- Multifamily community experience is required; affordable housing experience is preferred.
- Experience with drywall, lock changes, electrical work, carpentry, flooring, and plumbing is required.
- HVAC Type I and Type II credentials are required.
- Knowledge of third-party government agency inspection protocols, including NSPIRE, D.C. Housing Authority, and State Finance Agency protocols, is required.
- Experience leading a team is required.
- Ability to calculate figures and amounts is required.
- Ability to handle finances and work within a budget is required.
- Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from residents, co-workers, property owners, and the general public is required.
- Skill with Microsoft Excel and Word and general computer skills is required.
- Possession of personal hand and power tools is required.
- Successful completion of a background check and drug screening is required.
- A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required.
Responsibilities
- Oversee physical plant operations and maintenance work for multiple communities, including staff training and evaluation, work-order completion, unit turns, regular and preventative maintenance programs, inspections, and technical assistance.
- Manage special projects, including capital improvement projects, and prepare for physical NSPIRE and other third-party inspections.
- Conduct site and unit inspections for compliance with maintenance and safety standards; document actions and priorities, and provide training or technical assistance based on findings.
- Identify physical and staffing needs at properties and work with staff and management to address them.
- Prepare and maintain inventories of equipment, tools, and supplies at each property, and coordinate replenishment with property managers.
- Monitor maintenance staff work-order completion and review it with the Area Maintenance Supervisor, property managers, or regional manager as needed.
- Review prospective employee applications and assist with interviews as requested.
- Recommend contract services and supervise contract workers when needed.
- Work with property managers to create supply budgets and keep unit turns within budget and the 5–7 day make-ready timeframe.
- Ensure required maintenance reports are completed and submitted accurately and on time.
- Work with the regional manager and property managers to create property capital improvement budgets.
- Review and prepare maintenance service contracts with the Assistant Director of Physical Plant.
- Maintain site-based facility licenses and certifications with local licensing authorities under the Assistant Director of Physical Plant's direction.
- Review internal monthly reports and logs for compliance and accuracy.
- Evaluate work-order completion timeliness and provide feedback to the regional manager and property managers.
- Onboard and develop maintenance staff, identify potential maintenance leaders for promotion, and provide related feedback to the regional manager and property managers.
- Ensure regional on-call coverage and collaborate with Human Resources to develop job descriptions and prepare and deliver regular performance evaluations for maintenance staff.
- Ensure properties are prepared for third-party inspections, including NSPIRE inspections; prepare plans to address deficiencies under the Assistant Director of Physical Plant and Vice President of Operations; prepare for and attend noticed NSPIRE inspections.
- Create scopes of work; obtain and review competitive bids and contractor insurance documents; prepare general service contracts for review by the Director or Assistant Director of Physical Plant; schedule work around property needs; oversee and communicate with contractors during work; review completed work and sign off.
Desired Qualifications
- An associate degree is preferred.
- Affordable housing experience is preferred.
- Yardi Maintenance software experience is preferred.
- Multilingual ability is preferred.
About the company
Vesta Corporation develops, operates, and owns multifamily and senior rental housing communities, with a focus on affordable housing. It makes strategic real estate investments, then builds, manages, and maintains these properties to create thriving communities for residents while delivering returns to investors and partners. Its approach covers the whole lifecycle of a project—from financing and development to ongoing operations—backed by a track record of over $1 billion in financings and more than 20,000 affordable units across 12 states and the District of Columbia. Compared with others, Vesta emphasizes acting as developer, owner, and manager in one integrated effort, leveraging a long history of financing and hands-on management to meet the needs of residents, partners, and local communities. The company’s goal is to exceed expectations for investors, residents, and community stakeholders, and to grow the supply of safe, affordable housing while generating solid returns.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Simsbury, Connecticut
Founded
1981
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- MLK Apartments opened in Hartford in 2026, adding 155 affordable units.
- Longfellow Senior Housing in Cleveland continues leasing 80 senior apartments and amenities.
- The Camelot ribbon-cutting in West Hartford reinforces Vesta's Connecticut market credibility.
What critics are saying
- Vesta depends on LIHTC, HUD, and state subsidies; funding freezes stall pipelines.
- Construction and entitlement delays on public projects compress returns and damage reputation.
- A prolonged affordable-housing financing crunch would choke new starts and threaten Vesta's model.
What makes Vesta Corporation unique
- Historic adaptive reuse like Longfellow and MLK Apartments creates rare, preserved affordable housing.
- Vesta pairs senior housing expertise with multifamily development, leasing, and on-site resident services.
- The Camelot and MLK openings prove execution with nonprofit and state-financed partnerships.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Long & Short-Term Disability Insurance