Facilities Manager

ZipRecruiter; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

Job Description

If you are looking for a great employment opportunity, Housing Development Corporation MidAtlantic (HDC) is currently seeking a Full Time Facilities Manager – Lancaster Area.

About HDC MidAtlantic

HDC MidAtlantic envisions a world where everyone has access to a safe, welcoming, and affordable place to call home. We believe that home should not be an unattainable dream but an achievable reality. As advocates, trusted developers, property managers, community partners, and collaborators, we are deeply woven into the fabric of the towns and cities we serve. Since 1971, we have worked alongside our neighbors to create real change, foster meaningful connections, and advance equity.

HDC is proud to own and manage over 3,000 apartments, providing safe and affordable housing to seniors, families, and individuals living with disabilities. Serving nearly 4,000 across 55 communities in urban, suburban, and rural areas throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland, we strive to build hope and opportunity. Our mission is to help all reach their full potential by creating, preserving, and strengthening affordable housing communities that inspire pride and stability.

Position Summary:

Under minimal supervision, the Facilities Manager is responsible for supporting the Community Managers and Maintenance Technicians with the daily maintenance and physical infrastructure of their assigned communities. Ensure that the communities perform to operational goals by coordinating on-call and handling managerial inquiries while reflecting HDC mission, meeting daily with employees and neighbors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform regularly scheduled property inspections in line with HDC Housing Quality Standards to monitor, complete required reports, and ensure preventative maintenance plans are in place and fully executed.
• Conduct pre-REAC unit inspections, document major findings, and prepare an action plan to resolve and oversee satisfactory results in all inspections.
• Mentor and work with property maintenance teams to ensure HDC standards are being met; this includes ensuring curb appeal and building interior and exterior are maintained, all property-specific forms and logs are maintained properly, apartment upkeep and unit turnovers are completed according to HDC standards, and work orders are completed in a timely fashion.
• Utilize company and agency resources to monitor all code compliance concerns, including but not limited to code enforcement, code/citation correction, and staying knowledgeable of current and potential new codes, communicating these changes to the Director for implementation into HDC practices.
• Assist in implementing capital improvement plans and projects for assigned communities.
• Lead in the planning, execution, and monitoring of capital improvement projects.
• Develop future capital need assessments of assigned buildings with the Director.
• Maintain all preventative maintenance reports for all major mechanical systems including but not limited to Fire Suppression and Alarm Testing Reports.
• Manage, update, and implement the corporate emergency response policies and procedures.
• Assist with monitoring, responding, and documenting environmental issues such as mold, lead-based paint, biohazards, asbestos, and infestation.
• Assist with onboarding site-level maintenance teams.
• Train and develop property maintenance staff through hands-on technical training of mechanical and building systems.
• Work closely and collaborate with Regional Managers to identify additional training needs for new hires and current employees.
• Make recommendations for major system repairs to ensure budgets aren’t exceeded unnecessarily.
• Partner with Operations, real estate development, suppliers, and all other company departments to ensure that company and departmental goals are met.
• Maintain a strategic partnership with Regional Managers and site teams to ensure accountability of tasks and responsibilities.
• Maintain the On-Call Scheduling System for Emergency Maintenance calls and ensure personnel are scheduled for business hours and after-hours emergency maintenance calls on a regular basis.
• Play an active role with the Safety Committee as either Chair or Vice-Chair for the meetings.

Skills/Education/Experience:

• Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Licensing: A valid driver’s license is required.
• Certifications: Position requires a Technical Certification or four years of Apartment Maintenance background.
• Experience: Position prefers seven years of Multi-Family Unit Facility upkeep.
• Screening: Must successfully pass a drug screening and criminal background check.

Core Competencies (skills, knowledge, or abilities):

• Quality of Work: Demonstrates commitment to their area of work, capability, and efficiency in completing work, and dedication to providing the highest quality deliverables and services.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Able to work with colleagues toward shared goals. Understands the value of collaboration and teamwork to the success of their role.
• Communication: Demonstrates effective and proactive communication skills appropriate to their role; acts with integrity and empathy.
• Continuous Learning: Actively identifies new areas for self-learning; regularly creates and takes advantage of learning opportunities.
• Results Oriented: Reliably delivers intended results, on time and within budget.

Work Environment

• The role involves both indoor and outdoor work settings and requires approximately 70% travel annually.
• Moderate physical activity is expected, including lifting up to 50 pounds, continuous standing, bending, walking, and lifting.

Equal Opportunity Employment

HDC MidAtlantic is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based on an individual’s race, color, religion, creed, or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Commitment to Diversity

HDC MidAtlantic is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ unique backgrounds and characteristics.