Hardware Engineering Manager jobs in Santa Fe, NM

Summary of Position

The Maintenance Manager oversees the daily operations of the Engineering Department at Quail Run. This role involves leading a team of technicians, ensuring efficient work order distribution, maintaining high standards of quality, and fostering a safe and professional work environment. You will play a key role in resident satisfaction by providing timely and effective maintenance solutions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in construction, HVAC, electrical, and/or plumbing trades (preferred)
• Strong written, verbal, and comprehension skills in English; bilingual in Spanish (preferred)
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external contractors
• Professional demeanor
• OSHA 10 certification (preferred, or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Proficient in computer software applications

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities

• Staff Training & Development
  • Responsible for hiring, coaching, administering disciplinary action, and termination of staff
  • Train new hires and existing staff to enhance skillsets
  • Support employee professional development initiatives
  • Maintain a safe work environment with adherence to OSHA standards and company protocols
  • Conduct safety meetings and discussions on accident prevention, fire safety, and hazard control

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  Homes/Units/Buildings & Property Maintenance
  • Perform duties equivalent to an Engineering Technician III
  • Install, repair, and maintain HVAC and electrical systems/fixtures in residential, commercial, and common areas
  • Interpret blueprints and specifications to understand system layouts
  • Collaborate with other trades to ensure project completion aligns with specifications and policies
  • Perform various maintenance tasks including swamp cooler start-up/shutdown, humidifier solenoid replacement, smoke alarm cleaning, dryer vent cleaning, unit painting, screen/door repair, light bulb replacement, garbage disposal repair/installation, plumbing repairs, painting/staining of units and buildings, stucco/cement repairs, building inspections, complex-wide light bulb changes, parts procurement, roof patching, snow removal, door/window repair/replacement, doorknob installation, tile/grout repair, furnace lighting, HVAC filter changes (both private offices and common areas), boiler/damper maintenance, window caulking/sealing, water meter reading, water pump motor greasing, street striping, parapet stucco repairs/waterproofing, ceiling fan installation, and cross-departmental assistance

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  Scheduling & Work Management
  • Assign daily work orders, monitor progress, and finalize billing
  • Communicate daily goals to staff members
  • Collaborate with the Facilities Director to conduct quality checks on work assignments, ensuring adherence to timeframes and quality standards

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  Meetings & Administration
  • Attend and participate in safety meetings as a member of the Safety Committee

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  Communication
  • Maintain clear communication with the Facilities Director regarding resident concerns, departmental issues, and potential problem areas, proposing solutions

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Budget management and preparation skills

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift 40 lbs. frequently and carry objects weighing up to 20 lbs. regularly
• The position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, working on ladders/rooftops

Other duties

This list may not be all-inclusive, and other duties will inevitably arise from time to time. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that different tasks be performed when business needs warrant change. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment.