Senior Maintenance Manager – Residential (Jersey City, NJ)
Location: Jersey City, NJ
Property Type: Large-scale multifamily residential community (1,100+ units | multiple buildings)About the Role
The Senior Maintenance Manager is the lead maintenance professional responsible for overseeing all maintenance operations at a large, high-density residential community in Jersey City, NJ.
This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for an experienced maintenance leader who can effectively manage people, processes, and complex building systems in a demanding, resident-focused environment.
Why this role stands out:

• Opportunity to lead maintenance operations at one of the region’s largest residential communities
• High-impact role with visibility to senior leadership
• Strong team environment with opportunity for long-term growth within BLT

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Maintenance Manager:

• Lead, supervise, schedule, and develop a maintenance team of approximately 12-15 employees across multiple buildings
• Oversee all day-to-day maintenance operations including work orders, preventive maintenance programs, unit turns, inspections, and emergency response
• Ensure timely completion of service requests and high-quality execution of all maintenance work
• Provide technical oversight and troubleshooting for major building systems, including:
  • HVAC systems (boilers, chillers, cooling towers, heat pumps, rooftop units)
  • Plumbing systems (domestic water, hot water, waste, and storm systems)
  • Electrical systems, generators, and emergency power systems
  • Fire/life safety systems and building automation systems
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal safety, housing, and building regulations
• Manage vendor relationships, service contracts, and maintenance-related projects
• Partner closely with Property Management and Asset Management to support resident satisfaction and operational performance
• Track KPIs, manage maintenance budgets, control expenses, and support forecasting
• Respond to escalated maintenance issues and participate in on-call rotation as required

Required Experience & Core Competencies for the Senior Maintenance Manager:
To be successful in this role, candidates should demonstrate strength across the following areas:
People Leadership & Communication

• Proven experience leading and developing maintenance teams
• Strong communication skills with staff, vendors, residents, and internal stakeholders

Large-Scale Multifamily Experience

• Experience supporting or leading maintenance operations at large residential communities (700+ units or similar complexity preferred)
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-volume environments

Technical Expertise

• Strong hands-on knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building systems
• Ability to diagnose complex issues and provide technical leadership to on-site teams

Qualifications of the Senior Maintenance Manager:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in multifamily maintenance, including supervisory responsibility
• Experience working on large residential or mixed-use properties
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting and repairing HVAC and mechanical systems (heat pumps, boilers, etc.)
• EPA Universal Certification (required)
• Must have or be willing to obtain Fire Safety Manager certificate
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead in a demanding, resident-focused environment

Compensation & Benefits for the Senior Maintenance Manager:

• Competitive Salary of $100,000–130,000 with potential for bonus
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Plan
• 401k Plan
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Housing Discount

Equal Opportunity Statement
BLT is an equal opportunity employer. Please note that this job description is intended to outline the general nature and key responsibilities of the role. It is not a comprehensive list, and duties may evolve over time based on business needs.