Market Maintenance Manager II

Maintenance Manager roles at residential communities tend to attract two kinds of candidates: those who want to stay hands-on forever, and those who see the position as a platform. At John M. Corcoran & Company, the structure genuinely supports the second group. JMC has been operating in New England since 1951, and the kind of institutional knowledge that accumulates over that span shapes how their maintenance teams are built and how they're led.

This opening is for a Market Maintenance Manager II based at Union 346 I & II in Somerville, a market where multifamily demand runs high and residents expect responsive, professional service. You'd be responsible for the full physical operation of the community: daily work orders, unit turns and make-readies, preventive maintenance scheduling, inspections, vendor coordination, and budget adherence on supplies and equipment. You'd also supervise maintenance, janitorial, and grounds staff, which means your day includes as much people management as it does building systems.

The on-call rotation is real, and worth naming plainly. After-hours emergencies are part of the job, and candidates who thrive here tend to be the ones who've already made peace with that reality. The upside is that participating in an on-call structure at a company like JMC builds the kind of operational judgment that's hard to learn any other way. When you're the person who responds, troubleshoots, and resolves, you develop a systems fluency that translates directly to Regional Facilities Director and Director of Maintenance roles down the line.

What separates strong candidates here

Technical range matters, but it's not the whole picture. JMC is looking for someone who can keep accurate records, track purchase orders, and communicate clearly with the management team so that unit availability is never a mystery. In a community where occupancy and turn timelines affect NOI, a Maintenance Manager who treats documentation as a core function, not an afterthought, is genuinely more valuable than one who's simply a skilled tradesperson. If you've ever had a leasing team thank you for a punch list that was actually complete, you already understand the dynamic.

• High school diploma or equivalent; relevant experience considered
• At least 3 years in trade or general building maintenance
• Working knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and building systems
• Demonstrated ability to supervise a team and manage vendor relationships
• Comfort with safety procedures, compliance expectations, and budget guidelines

The schedule runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with on-call rotation included. Compensation is competitive and includes a $2,500 sign-on bonus, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid time off and holidays, and a 401(k) with company match.

For someone who wants to grow in property maintenance leadership, a company with JMC's tenure and portfolio depth in New England is a credible next step. The skills you build managing a community of this profile compound quickly, especially when you're working inside an organization that has promoted from within for decades.