What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Maintenance & Engineering position at WashREIT?
WHO IS ELME
ELME COMMUNITIES, publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol ELME , owns approximately 9,500 residential apartment homes in the Washington, DC metro and the Southeast. ELME also owns and operates approximately 300,000 square feet of commercial space in the Washington, DC metro region. We are focused on providing quality housing to under-served, middle-income renters in submarkets poised for strong, sustained demand. With a proven track record in residential repositioning, we are utilizing the experience and research from the Washington, DC metro region to continue to grow as we geographically diversify into Southeastern markets. We are targeting the deepest demand segments in submarkets with the greatest probability of rent growth outperformance and tailoring our specific investment strategy to best create value.
WHY WORK FOR ELME COMMUNITIES?
Elme Communities elevates the living experience for value-conscious renters. We are firm in our belief that everyone, regardless of income level, can take pride in the place they call home, enjoy consistently remarkable service, and a well-maintained community.With a focus on middle-income renters, and as part of this experience, compassionate customer service, respectful communication, timely, quality repairs, and swift, empathetic follow-through are at the heart of our customer journey. If this resonates with you, you might be a great addition to our growing team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Participate in the recruiting, hiring, training, and development of service team members with a particular focus on service managers.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for maintenance best practices with a focus on creating a culture of safety by educating employees on safety standards.
- Educate and support service team members in solving complex operational and mechanical problems and handling emergency situations.
- Track key performance indicators and maintenance costs by community, hold teams accountable for results and develop insights on ways to improve productivity and reduce costs.
- Oversee procurement of portfolio-wide maintenance contracts and cost-saving programs.
- Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program.
- Manage the execution of mechanical, plumbing and unit turnover-related capital projects with community management teams to ensure delivery on time and on budget.
- Perform site inspections to ensure compliance with Elme standards and best practices.
- Participate in budgeting and forecasting, making recommendations on maintenance priorities including partnering with the construction team to create 10-year capital plans for assets.
- Implement ESG initiatives and other related programs across the portfolio, as needed.
- Support the underwriting and due diligence process for new acquisitions.
EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE
CERTIFICATION / LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS
Universal EPA / CFC Certification
The annual salary range for this role is $160,000-$200,000(subject to experience)
Additional Compensation : In addition to the base salary, this role may be eligible to participate in our incentive programs which may include annual short-term and / or long-term incentives and spot awards.
TEAM MEMBER BENEFITS :
Elme Communities is excited to offer full-time team members a suite of benefits designed to support you both in and out of the office. Here's what you can expect :
401(k) Matching : Plan for your future with our generous 401(k) matching program.
Elme Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and support an inclusive workplace culture.
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Salary : $160,000 - $200,000