Maintenance Project Manager chez Hornig Companies

Join Hornig Companies, a team of hard-working individuals who truly care about their residents and coworkers.  For over 65 years, our family-owned and operated residential property management company has provided individuals and families with homes, not just apartments.  Our staff are valued for their individual knowledge, experience, character and personalities.  Hornig Companies is a place where our core values of trust, integrity and respect are not just words, our ownership and employees live these values every day.  Nominated a Top Workplace ten years in a row!

Job Responsibilities

• Organize and manage maintenance projects including upgrades, renovations, capital improvements and daily maintenance.  Scope may include plumbing, electrical and other critical infrastructure
• Develop details and a plan for each project 
• Coordinate with employees, contractors, vendors, company leaders and owners
• Monitor project progress, making adjustments as needed to ensure successful completion.  This may require the use of technology and on-site visits including travel to various parts of MN and WI.
• Evaluate projects for efficiency, cost effectiveness, proper repair and timeliness, making recommendations and changes as needed
• Ensure projects are completed within budget and on schedule
• Consult experts and provide technical expertise as necessary
• Communicate with residents, contractors, owners and employees regarding repairs, using excellent customer service
• Promote safety and be efficient in work practices
• Special projects as assigned by Maintenance Director or ownership

What do other employees like about working at Hornig Companies?

• Culture of positivity, voted Top Workplace - ten years in a row!
• Small company family values in our continually growing organization, that prioritizes technology, advancement, professionally maintained buildings and has over 65 years of stability in ownership and management
• Family-friendly daily rotating on call schedule with a group of 20+ other skilled Technicians.  Extra pay for holiday on-call.  Great schedule for Technicians worn out from being on-call seven days in a row!
• Ownership and management respect for maintenance knowledge
• Company paid lunches and on-going training
• Opportunity to work with a maintenance team sharing comradery and passion for their profession
• All employees are eligible for year-end discretionary bonuses
• Full benefits package with paid time off and 401(k) match

Skills and Expectations

• Must have mechanical and facilities background
• Multi-housing experience is preferred
• Ability to meet and deal tactfully and courteously with employees, residents and vendors
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Proficient in MS Office and able to learn and use several other computer programs effectively
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds occasionally and 20 pounds regularly
• Must hold a valid driver’s license, maintain current automobile insurance as required, and demonstrate the ability to consistently meet these qualifications.
• Have the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Have the ability to stand, lift and bend for up to 8 hours (with breaks) in hot/cold and wet environments
• Have the ability to ascend and descend several flights of stairs throughout the course of the work day
• Thorough knowledge of job hazards and applicable safety precautions to complete work in the safest manner possible
• Able to maintain regular on-site attendance