Maintenance Manager "Chief Engineer"

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Maintenance Manager "Chief Engineer" (Hands-On Building Engineer / Facilities Technician)

Job Summary / Overview

We're hiring a hands-on Maintenance Manager for a luxury condominium in Miami. This is a working leadership role - ideal for someone who enjoys being on the tools, not behind a desk. You'll personally perform and lead maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and general building systems.

The right candidate is an experienced building engineer or facility technician who takes pride in doing the work right, leading by example, and ensuring everything runs safely, efficiently, and to luxury standards.

Full Job Description:

About the Role:
We're seeking a hands-on Maintenance Manager - a working leader who can diagnose, repair, and maintain all building systems in a luxury condominium environment.
This is not a desk or purely supervisory position - we're looking for someone who thrives on solving problems, using their tools, and leading by doing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Experience in the bidding on and the installation of impact windows
• Plan, manage, and coordinate between staff and management
• Perform and lead daily maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, lighting, fire/life safety, and general facilities upkeep.
• Serve as the on-site building engineer, personally performing technical work alongside the team.
• Oversee preventive maintenance programs and respond quickly to resident or property issues.
• Manage vendors and contractors for specialized work, ensuring quality, cost control, and code compliance.
• Maintain full safety and regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Proactively identify issues and execute repairs to protect assets and minimize downtime.
• Motivate, mentor, and lead maintenance staff - demonstrating excellence through action.

Requirements:

• Hands-on technical experience in building or facility maintenance (not just administrative or managerial).
• FBC, NEC, and NFPA compliance
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and building automation systems.
• Ability to read schematics, use diagnostic tools, and perform repairs independently.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience in condos, hotels, or luxury residential properties strongly preferred.
• EPA, HVAC, or other technical certifications are a plus.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Be the go-to expert keeping a luxury property running at its best.
• Work with a professional, supportive team that values skill, reliability, and pride in craftsmanship.
• Competitive compensation and the opportunity to make a visible, daily impact.

Salary and Benefits:

• $ 105,000 - $ 115,000
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement 401K with employer match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development opportunities

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Company Description "Beautiful Bayside Resort Community with 216 units, Unified Board of Directors with a Continuous Improvement Mind Set, Self -Managed with an Excellent Association Financial plan including Full reserves, Efficient and Effective Executive Leadership" Company Description "Beautiful Bayside Resort Community with 216 units, Unified Board of Directors with a Continuous Improvement Mind Set, Self -Managed with an Excellent Association Financial plan including Full reserves, Efficient and Effective Executive Leadership"