Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Salary: €50k

Are you passionate about creating safe, supportive, and well-maintained living environments for vulnerable residents? Our client is searching for a proactive and compassionate Maintenance Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our housing complex in Co. Sligo.

This is more than a management role-it’s a chance to positively impact lives by ensuring our residents’ needs are met with care and efficiency. You’ll collaborate closely with our CEO, manage property upkeep, and build meaningful relationships with residents and stakeholders alike.

If you have a background in property or facilities management, a knack for problem-solving, and a heart for working with vulnerable communities, we’d love to hear from you. APPLY TODAY! The Crewit team is looking forward to receiving your CV.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee Day-to-Day Operations:

• Oversee the management of our 48 units and their residents
• Ensure the residents needs are met in a prompt fashion
• Manage all lettings in compliance with all regulations
• Oversee the organisation, management and operations of the Units, including all maintenance matters
• Interview and assess all prospective residents in conjunction with Sligo County Council
• Ensure all properties are let with the specified time periods
• Meet with the residents daily, check in on them to make sure they have everything they need in their units
• Manage the tenants rent and services charges
• Ensure that the provision of a high standard of care to the resident and their families in the units is consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic plan of the company
• Accountability for both Income & expenditure budgets in company
• To ensure all complaints are dealt with promptly, professionally and sympathetically in accordance with the organisation complaints policy
• Set up and attend monthly meetings with the residents committee, take minutes of these meetings and share them with the CEO
• Ensure compliance with GDPR legislation at all times

Collaborate with our CEO:

• Submit monthly reports to CEO regarding, Regulatory Inspections, Audits, Maintenance Matters, HR issues, occupancy etc.
• Work closely with the CEO to plan and carry out strategic initiatives
• Prepare board reports as requested by the chairperson or the CEO
• Share minutes of all resident meetings with the CEO promptly

Maintenance & Upkeep of the buildings:

• You must be “hands on” in dealing with maintenance matters, our residents will require immediate action to be taken
• Responsibility for managing contractors and ensuring value for money
• Organising repairs/painting to properties prior to re-letting
• Responsible for inspecting any repair work and ensuring quality of workmanship
• Responsible for ensuring the maintenance works are all within budget each year
• Ensure all the buildings are fully compliant with legislative requirements
• Engage third parties to remedy any maintenance issues on site, e.g., plumbers, electricians etc.
• Ensure all Electrical periodic inspections are up to date
• Ensure all fire equipment is up to date
• Ensure all contractors are aware of our vulnerable residents and take precautions to ensure resident are not discommoded during any maintenance works

Liaise with Sligo County Council:

• Liaise with Sligo coco on all admissions to the unit
• Ensure no admissions take place without first being interviewed to assess their needs and their suitability for company’s units
• Prepare all necessary documentation for Sligo Coco regarding admissions, discharges, interviews etc.
• Ensure all applications for housing are processed properly and that the residents are informed promptly of the outcome of the application
• Ensure all resident are garda vetted in conjunction with Sligo County council

Tenancy Management:

• Manage and oversee all tenancy agreements, including all paperwork associated with same
• Register each tenancy with the PRTB (Private Residents Tenancy Board)
• Act as an advisor to tenants with regard to tenancy issues, welfare entitlements and assessments
• Ensure AGM is held every year for the company
• Manage arrears & liaise with the resident to ensure all payments are delivered in a timely manner
• Exercise discretion in all aspects of the position

Requirements:

• Experience of working with a vulnerable client group is desirable
• Experience in housing/property and or facility management would be advantageous
• Experience in liaising with local authorities and external stakeholders such as tradesmen/contractors
• Knowledge of housing legislation is also desirable. e.g., PRTB etc.
• Efficient in the use of MS Office
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates an understanding of financial management and control
• Extensive knowledge of organisational management and development
• Demonstrate a track record of positive team engagement

Mandatory

• Full clean driving license
• Leaving Certificate

Desirable

• Qualification in Property Management
• Qualification in Facilities Management
• CIH Certificate in Housing
• Recognised Trade Qualification – e.g., Plumber, Electrician etc.

Location: Co. Sligo

Job type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: €50k

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Onsite Parking
• 39 hours per week, 5 days per week

If you would like to hear more about this opportunity, please apply with your up-to-date CV, and the Crewit team will contact you!

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