Life Safety Manager

OCF Realty is a leading property management firm based in Philadelphia that is committed to providing exceptional services across a diverse portfolio of residential properties. We are seeking a highly organized Life Safety Manager to oversee life safety inspections, ensure building compliance, and manage related maintenance contracts. You will be responsible for scheduling, documenting inspections, and facilitating on-site meetings for insurance, lender, and life safety inspections. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience managing building compliance for a large portfolio, negotiating maintenance contracts, and a solid understanding of Philadelphia life safety regulations and building systems. Exceptional time management, communication, organizational, and documentation skills are essential. If you have a proven track record in Philadelphia life safety compliance and excel at managing overlapping deadlines, we’d love to hear from you.

This position offers a salary of $55,000-$65,000 commensurate with experience and includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical and dental insurance, and 401k matching.

Requirements

• Oversee, schedule, and document regular life safety inspections (fire, elevator, sprinkler, backflow, fire escape, etc.) to ensure compliance with all relevant standards. 
• Maintain up-to-date records for all life safety inspections and stay informed on the status of ongoing inspections to ensure all systems meet compliance standards.
• Manage, negotiate, and onboard maintenance contracts for services such as trash removal, snow removal, elevators, fire alarms, and cleaning. 
• Track and document inspections, maintenance activities, and contract details in AppFolio and agency portals.
• Create work orders, follow up on completion, and ensure all information is accurately recorded and up to date in Appfolio.

Education, Experience, & Skills Required:

• Proven experience in life safety management, building compliance, or facilities management, ideally within a property management or commercial real estate setting.
• Familiarity with building systems (fire safety, elevator, sprinkler, etc.) and related inspection processes.
• Understanding of the required certifications for various building systems (e.g., fire alarms, elevators, backflow preventers) and how to ensure compliance.
• Knowledge of local Philadelphia building codes and life safety regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills to handle multiple inspections, contracts, and tasks simultaneously.
• A bachelor’s degree in facilities management, engineering, construction management, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel between properties for on-site inspections.

Benefits

OCF Realty is a neighborhood-focused real estate brokerage providing comprehensive services in property management, home buying and selling, and real estate development. With offices in South Philadelphia and Margate, NJ, our team consists of expert leasing and real estate Agents who specialize in neighborhoods. We also operate three OCF Coffee House locations in Philadelphia. What do real estate and coffee have to do with one another? We believe a thriving neighborhood is one where individuals and businesses have mutually beneficial relationships, and we are passionate about fostering that connection. We are committed to creating a healthy and vibrant community, and we are honored to be a part of it.