Resident Manager

Mandarin Staffing
  • Flushing, New York
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Resident Manager to lead daily operations at a premier luxury residential community. You will oversee a skilled maintenance and janitorial team, uphold an exceptional resident experience, and serve as the on-site leadership presence that keeps the building running at the highest standard.

    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

    Team Leadership & Training
    ● Hire, train, coach, and supervise the maintenance and janitorial team
    ● Lead daily huddles, safety meetings, and performance reviews
    ● Build a team culture rooted in accountability, service, and professionalism
    ● Mentor team members in both technical skills and resident service delivery

    Building Operations & Maintenance
    ● Oversee all maintenance, repairs, and apartment turnovers
    ● Manage preventive maintenance programs and janitorial schedules
    ● Conduct regular walkthroughs to ensure compliance and cleanliness
    ● Track KPIs, forecast inventory needs, and uphold asset and quality standards

    Resident Experience & Service
    ● Resolve escalated service requests with empathy and follow-through
    ● Oversee move-in orientations and follow-up satisfaction surveys
    ● Support concierge and leasing teams in delivering a polished resident experience

    Vendor & Budget Oversight
    ● Manage site budgets, approve emergency purchases, and monitor ongoing costs
    ● Review vendor contracts, track performance, and recommend upgrades
    ● Ensure all work meets safety, code, and quality expectations

    Emergency & On-Call Management
    ● Coordinate 24/7 coverage for urgent issues and emergencies
    ● Lead vendor communications during after-hours situations
    ● Respond calmly and effectively to floods, outages, and escalated service needs 

    Site Administration & Documentation
    ● Maintain payroll, scheduling, attendance, and training records
    ● Ensure contractor compliance with building policies and standards
    ● Develop systems to support onboarding, SOPs, and knowledge sharing

    Cross-Team Collaboration
    ● Work closely with leasing, concierge, and lifestyle teams
    ● Align on unit readiness, amenity cleanliness, and VIP service coordination
    ● Act as the on-site leader in the absence of the General Manager

    Requirements

    QUALIFICATIONS
    ● 2+ years of experience supervising maintenance or building operations teams
    ● Strong leadership, time management, and problem-solving skills
    ● Experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and compliance
    ● Ability to lead calmly and decisively during emergencies
    ● Proficiency in English and Mandarin or Cantonese, written and verbal (required)
    ● Comfortable using Microsoft Office and digital maintenance systems
    ● High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certifications a plus

    COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
    ● Salary: $100,000 – $105,000 annually, commensurate with experience
    ● On-site housing: 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit (~680 sq ft) included
    ● 32BJ Union benefits package

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationFlushing, New York
    Websitewww.mandarinstaffing.com

    Skills

    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Cantonese Chinese Languageunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Contract Reviewunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • English Languageunmatched
    • Follow Throughunmatched
    • Forecastingunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
    • Mandarin Chinese Languageunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • On Callunmatched
    • Onboardingunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Metricsunmatched
    • Performance Reviewsunmatched
    • Policy Developmentunmatched
    • Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Property Maintenanceunmatched
    • Quality Metricsunmatched
    • Safety Codesunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Service Deliveryunmatched
    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
    • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)unmatched
    • Team Buildingunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Vendor/Supplier Relationsunmatched

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