Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Additonal Experience
Certification
Timeline
Generic

Eric Soto

Lodi,NJ

Summary

Experienced Maintenance Manager with a strong background in overseeing luxury and multifamily residential properties. Proven leader skilled in preventive maintenance programs, property startups, vendor management, budgeting support, HVAC systems, and staff supervision. Known for reducing work-order turnaround times, maintaining regulatory compliance, and delivering high-quality service to residents and ownership.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Professional Experienced Maintenance Manager

RHO Residential-Park & Arbor
Old tappan , NJ
04.2024 - Current
  • Manage maintenance operations for two luxury residential buildings totaling 130+ units, including common areas, utility rooms, exterior grounds, and pool facilities.
  • Supported new property startup, establishing maintenance procedures, vendor relationships, and preventive maintenance schedules.

• Implement and oversee monthly preventive maintenance programs, including HVAC filter changes, alarm battery replacements, and water heater inspections.

• Maintain 24–48 hour work order completion standards, improving resident satisfaction and operational efficiency.

• Prepare bid packages and proposals for annual service contracts, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems, central station alarm panels, water pumps, landscaping, and trash services.

  • Supervise maintenance technicians and porters; assign daily tasks and monitor productivity and quality of work.

• Coordinate make-ready units with painters and cleaning vendors to ensure timely move-ins.

• Provide weekly operational reports covering lighting, sprinkler systems, and fire/life safety equipment.

Maintenance Supervisor

MMS Group
Jersey City, New Jersey
01.2021 - 04.2024
  • Oversaw maintenance operations for two multifamily buildings totaling 210+ units.

• Performed and supervised electrical, plumbing, and general building repairs in units and common areas.

• Managed plumbing repairs including shut-off valves, main water lines, heating components, and drain systems.

• Coordinated drywall repair and restoration due to water damage.

• Oversaw full make-ready process, including painting, flooring, appliance replacement, cabinetry, and fixture installation.

• Developed and implemented Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reduce recurring maintenance issues.

• Created preventive maintenance checklists used for HUD and REAC inspections.

• Maintained compliance with fire and life safety codes for both high-rise and non–high-rise properties.

• Managed vendor scheduling and maintained documentation for boilers, generators, exterminators, and inspections.

• Supervised and scheduled a 4-person maintenance team, delegating responsibilities based on skill level.

• Trained technicians in electrical, plumbing, and carpentry fundamentals.

Pest Control Technician

Western Pest Services
West Orange, New Jersey
01.2018 - 01.2020
  • Conducted pest inspections and treatments in residential, commercial, food service, and pharmaceutical facilities.
  • Applied pesticides in compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Delivered strong customer service and educated clients on pest prevention strategies.

Education

Universal EPA Cetification-Technical Cetification -

HVAC Hudson Technical Trade School
Lodi, NJ
01-2014

Skills

  • Core Competencies Maintenance Operations Management
  • Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

Vendor & Contract Management

Budget & Bid Review Support

HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing Systems

Property Startups & Stabilization

Team Leadership & Scheduling

Work Order Management (24–48 hr completion)

Fire, Life Safety & Code Compliance

Resident & Client Relations

Additonal Experience

 Home Depot, Inc. – MET Team Associate / Department Head UTC Overseas, Inc. – Logistics Software Support & Tester 7-Eleven, Inc. – Cashier / Shift Manager (Details available upon request)

Certification

NJ DEP Pesticide Operatorn License #72995C

Timeline

Professional Experienced Maintenance Manager

RHO Residential-Park & Arbor
04.2024 - Current

Maintenance Supervisor

MMS Group
01.2021 - 04.2024

Pest Control Technician

Western Pest Services
01.2018 - 01.2020

Universal EPA Cetification-Technical Cetification -

HVAC Hudson Technical Trade School
Eric Soto