FT Facility Maintenance Manager

A Facility Maintenance Manager at KO Storage is a well-organized, motivated individual who works with a District Manager to troubleshoot and support the general maintenance of all KO Storage facilities in their assigned area. This role requires a hands-on approach, serving as the 'jack of all trades' to address various repair, upkeep, and improvement needs within our self-storage locations.

Schedule: Facility Maintenance Manager works 30-35 hours per week, and some weekends or holidays may be required.

Location: Facility Maintenance Manager will split time between assigned KO Storage locations in Mt. Pleasant, Mt. Vernon, Talco, Gilmer and Pittsburg.

Benefits: We have a suite of competitive benefits including Health, dental, vision, STD/LTD, Life Insurance, and matching 401K. Being part of our team also means:

Paid Holidays

PTO

Referral Bonus

Company-wide incentives/perks

A Day in the Life

• Conduct facility visits to identify areas for improvement and address any maintenance, cleanliness, safety, and security concerns. The schedule of the visits will be determined by the District Manager.
• Conduct full walk-through report at the assigned facilities to verify unit rental status, delinquency status, and maintenance status.
• Perform routine inspections, maintenance, and minor repairs on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.
• Diagnose and complete minor plumbing issues, including snake drains, snake toilets, repair leaking faucets, and replace difference components to a toilet or sink, etc.
• Diagnose and complete minor electrical issues, including wiring, fixtures, and equipment.
• Install, upgrade, or replace electrical components as needed.
• Complete landscape maintenance, including weed whipping, mowing, trimming of shrubs, maintaining landscape beds, and weed spray.
• Maintains the grounds as assigned which may include trash pick-up, shoveling, and sweeping curb/dumpster area, maintaining landscape beds and other areas.
• Maintain facility security and components including unit doors, locks, hasps, gate, and cameras.
• Complete applicable steps in our delinquent tenant management process.
• Monitoring and responding to communications via email, phone, and messages.
• Maintaining tenant accounts by documenting all interactions and site findings, including capturing and uploading photos or videos to the appropriate systems as needed.
• Communicating with tenants in a timely and professional manner regarding any issues that arise with their unit or the facility.

Requirements

Who You Are

• You have field service and maintenance experience with a good mechanical aptitude.
• You can troubleshoot, test, repair and service equipment as mentioned above.
• You communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
• You must have a valid drivers’ license, insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Ability to operate power tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Personal cell phone use - (we will provide a virtual phone number to use through Microsoft teams).
• Unlimited data plan on your cellular device with the ability to use mobile hot spot in the field.
• You have access to reliable internet at home and use a company provided printer if the facility does not have access or cellular service.
• Able to use devices such as GoPro, laptop and cellular devices.
• You have knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Ability to use computers and transfer files between multiple devices and cloud services.
• You must be available to complete all tasks within a timely manner.
• You are a critical problem solver who enjoys finding creative solutions to challenges.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to traverse facility to diagnose building issues, repairs, and/or maintenance.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or perform repairs/cleaning when needed.
• Must be able to operate machinery such as a metal grinder, weed trimmer, leaf blower, shoveling, etc.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

• Candidate must provide their own reliable transportation capable of pulling a 12' trailer with lawn equipment.