Utility Specialist - 8 - Lakeshore Management Services : Job Details

SCOPE:The Utility Specialist overall responsibilities include general oversight of all Utility based projects. Analyzation and tracking utility trends, performances, recapture on a monthly and quarterly basis using systems reports. Oversees all utility related functions to ensure compliance and responsible for making procedural recommendations including Cap-Ex projects. Reviews contracts in telecommunications, water, wastewater, sewer, gas at Lakeshore communities.RESPONSIBILITIES: Plans, coordinates, supervises and participates in all utility related functions to ensure compliance with all local and state agencies Responsible for making procedural and operation recommendations, including oversight of utility Cap-Ex projects to the Director. Develops, organizes, and plans for emergency preparedness for utility functions Review of contracts and specifications for utility related contractors. Support Operations team with Water/Sewer maintenance items, repairs, and replacements Maintain working relationships with contractors including compliance with company insurance requirements. Maintain working relationships with asset management platform providers [i.e. MA, *Yardi etc.] in respect to utilities monitoring and reporting. Respond to and investigate utility outages and customer call center reports for utility concerns. Provide support for inventory and property management software. Complete special projects as assigned. Support disconnect and reconnects as part of the acquisitions process and document transactions and home readiness.QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in business administration, Real Estate management, Engineering or related field preferred or experience equivalent to a four-year degree. 3-5 years relevant work experience, preferably in property management. Proficient in office productivity software, especially Excel. Ability to understand and apply company policies, local, state and federal regulations regarding facility management and fair housing. Knowledge of property management software preferredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Occasional exposure to wet/and or humid conditions; the employee will occasionally lift packages up to 20 lbs.; frequently required to walk; frequent exposure to outside weather conditions.LOCATION: Quarry Hill - Akron, NY. This position will require traveling among the NE and MA regions. COMPENSATION: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00/YR (Based on experience in utilities).Must have a minimum of 1 year experience working with Wastewater Treatment Plants/Water Treatment Plants/Lift Stations as well as other water and sewer treatment systems.Lakeshore embraces Diversity and Inclusion, and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, or protected veteran status. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Lakeshore is drug-free workplace, for the purpose of workplace safety and health for all therefore, employment is contingent upon successful completion of a detailed pre-employment screening process. The pre-screening includes a national criminal background, drug testing, motor vehicle driving history, employment verification and if applicable a credit check. **No recruiters or agencies without a previously signed contract. Only candidates whose profiles closely match requirements will be contacted during this search.Job ID: 33334/8Minimum Salary: 55,000.00 Maximum Salary: 65,000.00 Salary Unit: Yearly