Maintenance Manager

Position Summary:

The position is responsible for the maintenance of ranch homes and buildings along with general oversight of maintenance and upkeep of primary facilities across the ranch. This is a working manager position and will require hands-on work along with managing contractors and other employees as needed to accomplish the required task. The overall goal of this position is to make sure that employee and family housing meet excellent standards of upkeep while maintaining the beautification and aesthetics of general facilities. This position will require self-direction with the ability to prioritize projects. Communication with the Asset Manager of upcoming needs, prioritization, and outsourcing decisions will be important as well as working within overall ranch and project budgets.

Responsibilities:

· Perform home maintenance duties to keep housing functioning properly. This includes carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and general home handywork.

· Oversee the Headquarters, Bar V, and Lodge cleaning and yard crews to ensure schedules are set, and quality work is being accomplished at a high level. Facilities should meet a high standard of excellence in general appearance and cleanness.

· Perform or direct general maintenance around the headquarters and vacant lots in Dayton to ensure they meet high standards of care. This includes making sure grass is irrigated, weeds are minimal, fence poles are up, and that yards are well always cared for.

· Develop and maintain an inspection plan to identify maintenance and improvement needs for facilities.

· Keep a prioritized list of needed projects with special emphasis on problems that are causing homes and facilities to not meet standards of a good landlord.

· Conduct preventative work on facilities as time allows and identify and oversee remodeling projects as needed.

· Communicate regularly with the Asset Manager on prioritization and workload considerations to ensure important tasks are being accomplished and develop plans for outsourcing, hiring, or directing help from other employees when needed to meet high standards of care.

· Communicate with the Asset Manager on budget tracking and project budgets.

· When required, develop specs, obtain bids, and select and oversee contract work. Approve and oversee any preventative/proactive contract work conducted in ranch housing, including pest control, painting, cleaning, water treatment, etc.

· Hire, evaluate, and provide oversight for part-time or other employees as needed to accomplish tasks.

· Working with the Asset Manager, develop and update expectations for tenants in terms of routine and preventative maintenance of homes (such as furnace filters, water filters, etc.). Communicate non-compliance with tenant policies with the Asset Manager.

· Communicate and maintain a good rapport with tenants.

· Keep track of work hours and properly code time for accounting purposes. Work with the Asset Manager and CFO on coding expectations.

· Source and secure parts in an economically responsible manner. Maintain a reasonable inventory of commonly used parts, filters, etc. needed for home repair and maintenance.

· Be excellent in time management and look for efficiency in executing tasks and projects.

Qualifications/Competencies:

· A minimum of 5 years of experience involving facility maintenance, including experience in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, residential and commercial construction, and general home handy work.

· Experience in property management or construction project management is preferred.

· Must be able to lift 70 lbs., work from heights and tight spaces, and conduct both indoor and outdoor jobs.

· Demonstrated skills in time management.

· Must have good communication skills and a positive attitude.

Work Environment

· Work in homes, buildings, and other property assets on the Padlock Ranch, which operates between Sheridan, Wyoming and Hardin Montana.

· Typical expectation is a 5 to 5.5-day work week. Will need to be on-call for emergencies.

· Manage your own hours and schedule.

· Work with the Asset Manager to delegate an on-call person when not available.

· Must be available to assist with firefighting emergencies ranch-wide.

Benefits

· Salary, housing, company truck, health insurance, 401K (employer match up to 5% of contribution), and two-weeks of paid vacation.