Forest City Realty Trust
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Maintenance Operations Manager

Location
Columbus, OH
Listed
Today

About the role

  • Location
  • The Gardens Columbus - 3701 Governors Club Blvd
  • Business

We believe home is more than a place to live. It's where life happens; connections are made, and communities grow. That's why we're committed to creating welcoming places where our residents feel at home, and our people have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

If you're ready to be a part of our team, we encourage you to apply.

Position Summary

Supervises and leads a team to manage the mechanical maintenance, grounds keeping, interior and exterior maintenance, custodial, housekeeping and food court activities at mixed use and/or multifamily residential property(s).

Essential Job Functions

  • Supervises the mechanical maintenance grounds keeping, interior and exterior maintenance, custodial, housekeeping and/or food court employees. Hires, trains, schedules, disciplines employees. Oversees and reviews their work. Performs performance appraisals and recommends pay changes. (20%)
  • Oversees the day-to-day mechanical maintenance, grounds keeping, interior and exterior maintenance, custodial, housekeeping and food court functions to ensure the prompt and efficient maintenance, repair and servicing of equipment and facilities within budget constraints. (20%)
  • Troubleshoots complex maintenance problems and develops creative solutions. Performs complex maintenance duties as necessary. (10%)
  • Interfaces with contractors and vendors. Creates written specifications and secures bids for services in accordance with established bid process. Researches and evaluates new housekeeping and maintenance products and procedures. Solicits bids, negotiates with vendors for goods and services. Holds vendors accountable for quality of work, billing accuracy and adherence to property policies and procedures for all projects. (10%)
  • Interfaces with tenants and/or residents regarding their maintenance and housekeeping needs. (20%)
  • Establishes schedules for repairs and preventive maintenance and ensure they are adhered to. (5%)
  • Prepares and makes recommendations for the annual maintenance budget. Implements approved budget on a day-to-day basis and is accountable for operating the property within the budget guidelines. (10%)
  • All other duties as assigned.

Education

This position requires a(n) High school diploma / GED in general studies.

Additional degree(s) that are preferred for this position include

Undergraduate (Bachelor) Degree in Engineering or related discipline

Below is the required/preferred work experience for this position

  • 5 - 7 Years of experience in office building, shopping center, or multi-unit residential maintenance function required
  • Required skills: Onesite, Microsoft Office, fair housing laws, leadership/supervisory skills, prioritization in a fast-moving environment
  • Preferred skills: landlord/tenant knowledge
  • Computer and smart phone literacy required. Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, for all work-related responsibilities. Multilingual skills are a plus.
  • This is a fully on-site position. Candidates must be able to work from our office every scheduled workday; remote or hybrid arrangements are not available for this role.

Below are the licenses/certificates required/preferred for this position

  • EPA/HVAC - Required
  • Valid driver's license - Required
  • Certified Apartment Maintenance Tech - Preferred

The Benefits of Working at LyvWell

Benefits designed to help you grow, thrive, and live well.

  • Full benefits package
  • Vacation/PTO Policy
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan Plus Employer Match
  • Bonus or Commission Programs
  • Education Assistance
  • Associate Housing Discounts
Read the original posting

From Forest City Realty Trust's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 15, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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