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Pratum Companies

Manages apartments and advises housing owners

Assistant Maintenance Supervisor

Building & Property MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWashington, DC, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of 3 years of residential maintenance experience is required.
  • Strong plumbing, drywall, and painting skills are required.
  • Excellent plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and carpentry knowledge is required.
  • Experience supervising others in a residential setting is required.
  • Extensive knowledge of residential building systems, including boilers, chillers, cooling towers, air handlers, condensing units, and roof fans, is required.
  • Preventative maintenance experience for residential units is required.
  • Proficiency with maintenance-related programs, Microsoft Word, Excel, email, and web searches is required.
  • The position requires the ability to read and write English fluently, perform intermediate mathematical functions accurately, and understand and perform on-site resident management software functions.
  • Basic computer knowledge and basic Internet knowledge are required.
  • The ability to use Outlook and OneSite and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel are required.
  • The candidate must be able to physically access all exterior and interior parts of the property and amenities, and lift, carry, push, pull, or maneuver up to 50 pounds independently and 100 pounds with assistance.
  • The candidate must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, emergencies, on-call work, and occasional overtime.
  • The candidate must be able to manage multiple projects and assignments from a variety of staff and volunteers.
  • The candidate must be able to accomplish projects with little supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the on-site team to manage maintenance staff and repairs and ensure upkeep of the property.
  • Manage the make-ready process so apartments are prepared for move-in on time.
  • Initiate, perform, and oversee maintenance projects that improve curb appeal, maintain and optimize building systems, and monitor contractor performance.
  • Develop scopes of work for small improvements and services, and solicit bids from qualified contractors.
  • Manage expenses in accordance with owner goals and seek to minimize expenses through proposals, pricing negotiations, and budgeting.
  • Develop and maintain vendor relationships, negotiate pricing, and collaborate on the approved vendor list.
  • Directly supervise and support a maintenance team of 2 to 3 each day, identify training and development opportunities, and hold the team accountable for the condition of their buildings and work areas.
  • Direct the preventative maintenance program and ensure timely completion and thorough documentation.
  • Follow local, state, and federal housing rules.
  • Build and motivate a team focused on daily customer service and curb appeal.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Maintain a commitment to ongoing personal development and career growth through career-path activities provided by the corporate office and external sources as needed.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience supervising a team is preferred.
  • Previous experience with pool service and landscaping work is highly preferred.
  • Professional building-system licenses are preferred and may be required depending on the assigned building type.

About the Company

Pratum Companies

Manages apartments and advises housing owners

Pratum Companies manages apartment communities for property owners and advises businesses that operate rental housing. Its work spans conventional and affordable properties, with a separate compliance and leasing consulting division that serves other owners and management firms. Alongside daily property operations, it partners with public agencies, investors and developers to acquire and improve housing, while its commercial cleaning division serves offices and other facilities. Owners hire its teams for property management and related services, from leasing and financial reporting to building upkeep. The integrated group launched in 2024 and is headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Gaithersburg, MD
Founded
2024

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