Job Description
Job Description
Shochet is currently hiring a Director of Facilities.
The Director of Facilities is responsible for overseeing maintenance and physical plant activities for Schochet. The Director of Facilities ensures the appropriate maintenance of the physical condition of the Company's entire portfolio of commercial and residential properties, including grounds and landscape, through contracted services. or by work order. The Director of Facilities indirectly supervises and trains the maintenance superintendents and ensures that policies and procedures are adhered to regarding the prioritization of work orders and service requests, management and condition monitoring of supply, tools, and, and the execution of appropriate preventative maintenance tasks. The Director of Facilities also acts as the Company's Safety Officer, conducting safety classes, inspections, and implementing safety programs. This position reports directly to the Executive Vice President for Property Management and is a member of the Senior Operations Team. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position.
Minimum Qualifications
- College degree or formal training in facilities management, engineering, or building trades required, as well as related coursework in maintenance, construction and safety technology.
- Minimum ten years of full-time experience supervising maintenance of a diverse portfolio of properties. Multifamily experience is highly desired
- Working knowledge of electrical, plumbing, building, roofing, and mechanical systems.
- Working knowledge of gardening and landscaping equipment and chemicals.
- Ability to prioritize workload; follow-up on assignments; ability to supervise, motivate, train, and track staff, both as individuals and in teams.
- Proficient in computer software programs used for administrative purposes, as well as computer-based inventory control and work order systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively with executive, and residential staff, and the public (vendors, tenants, government officials, etc.)
- Dependability, punctuality, attention to detail, and consistency in adhering to Company policies and procedures.
- Good safety habits and common sense; ability to take necessary action in emergency situations.
- Position requires physical demands of walking or standing 80% of time, and bending, stooping, squatting, crawling, and climbing. Ability to safely lift and/or maneuver heavy items such as water heaters or refrigerators (using a dolly when appropriate). Ability to safety lift and carry at least 50 pounds. Position requires frequent travel, must be able to tolerate substantial driving. May require occasional overnight stay.
Come join our team that offers over 50 years of encouraging growth and employee retention!
Schochet offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental,401k and more available on your first day. All new employees accrue 3 weeks of vacation per year, 12 paid holidays, 5 sick days, 3 personal days per year and many other great perks.
Excellent Benefits and Competitive Salary. Please forward resume to: careers@schochet.com. Pre-employment background check & drug test required. EOE
For more information on this position please contact Robin @ 617-398-5144 or visit our website at: www.schochet.com
Company DescriptionSchochet is a full-service real estate development and management company who owns and/or manages more than 5,500 apartments and 125,000 square feet of commercial space throughout New England. Headquartered in Braintree, MA, the company employs close to 200 professionals and has developed, owned, and/or managed in excess of 7,000 apartments and 600,000 square feet of retail and commercial space throughout New England and on the West Coast since its formation by Jay R. Schochet in 1973.
A seamless, integrated real estate company that leverages the synergies derived from a high level of expertise in all of the key disciplines of real estate development, investing, and property management, Schochet delivers comprehensive services to its owned portfolio as well as a growing list of partners.
Schochet’s development and investment experience ranges from structuring complex affordable housing transactions to developing and managing market rate housing running the gamut from workforce to luxury apartments. Its property management team has deep expertise navigating government regulations, policies, and organizations at the federal, state, and local level, as well as revitalizing and modernizing physical environments, and enhancing the marketability, livability, and reputations of the communities under management.
Company Description
Schochet is a full-service real estate development and management company who owns and/or manages more than 5,500 apartments and 125,000 square feet of commercial space throughout New England. Headquartered in Braintree, MA, the company employs close to 200 professionals and has developed, owned, and/or managed in excess of 7,000 apartments and 600,000 square feet of retail and commercial space throughout New England and on the West Coast since its formation by Jay R. Schochet in 1973.\r\n\r\nA seamless, integrated real estate company that leverages the synergies derived from a high level of expertise in all of the key disciplines of real estate development, investing, and property management, Schochet delivers comprehensive services to its owned portfolio as well as a growing list of partners.\r\n\r\nSchochet’s development and investment experience ranges from structuring complex affordable housing transactions to developing and managing market rate housing running the gamut from workforce to luxury apartments. Its property management team has deep expertise navigating government regulations, policies, and organizations at the federal, state, and local level, as well as revitalizing and modernizing physical environments, and enhancing the marketability, livability, and reputations of the communities under management.