Fire, Flood, and Blood: Essential Tales from Multifamily Maintenance Ever been on call during a fire alarm at your property? Chris has some stories that’ll make you think twice about your next emergency call. Let’s dig in to the heart-pounding reality of multifamily maintenance. Welcome to Beyond the Work: Tales in Multifamily Maintenance with host Chris Caramanica, where we break down the moments that truly define our roles in this industry. Today, we’re talking about Fire, Flood, and Blood — the three emergency categories that every multifamily professional knows all too well. Chris shares a personal story from his early days in the industry when he was face-to-face with his first fire at a property in New Jersey. From the chaos of fire alarms to working with the fire department, this story has valuable lessons for any maintenance supervisor, property manager, or multifamily professional. It's not just about reacting but knowing how to take the right steps when everything goes sideways. If you’re in the multifamily maintenance world, you don’t want to miss these critical lessons. Make sure to subscribe, like, and hit the notification bell for more behind-the-scenes stories and maintenance wisdom! Want more multifamily centered content, check out @MultifamilyMediaNetwork for more topics from industry pros. Multifamily, Maintenance, Fire, Flood, Blood, Property Management, Maintenance Tales, Emergency Response, On Call, Fire Safety, Multifamily Leadership, #Multifamily, #MaintenanceTales, #PropertyManagement, #EmergencyResponse, #FireSafety, #MultifamilyLeadership, #OnCallLife, #MaintenanceTips

First-Day Jitters: From School to Workplace – How to Nail Onboarding in Multifamily Maintenance Remember your first day at school? Now translate that to your first day at a new job. Let’s explore how leaders in multifamily maintenance can help new hires overcome first-day jitters and set them up for success! In this episode of Beyond the Work, Tales in Multifamily Maintenance, host Chris Caramanica dives into the parallels between the first day of school and the first day on the job. With personal stories, like his experience starting at Winn Companies, Chris shares valuable insights into onboarding new team members, what leaders can do to ease their transition, and why setting expectations early is critical. Whether you’re a maintenance supervisor, property manager, or part of an onboarding team, learn practical strategies to ensure your new hires don’t just survive their first week — they thrive. Enjoyed this episode? Hit the like button, share it with your team, and don’t forget to subscribe for more insights into creating a positive multifamily maintenance culture! Want more multifamily content? Check out @MultifamilyMediaNetwork for a robust menu of podcasts led by industry experts on all topics related to multifamily.

The Pathway from Military Service to Multifamily - Bert Wray’s Journey and Lessons Learned Are you ready to discover how military discipline and strategy translate into the world of multifamily maintenance? Stick around for some unforgettable stories and valuable insights! Welcome to another episode of "Beyond the Work | Tales in Multifamily Maintenance"! This week, our host Chris Caramanica is joined by Bert Wray, Regional Vice President of National Accounts for Chadwell Supply. Bert had extensive experience in property management before his current role with a national maintenance supplier. In this engaging conversation, Bert shares how his military background shaped his approach to the multifamily world, giving him a unique perspective on leadership, strategy, and resilience. Learn how these lessons helped him navigate the complexities of hiring new technicians and managing resident expectations. From inspiring tales of teamwork to humorous resident anecdotes, Bert’s story is one you won’t want to miss so stick around until the end. If you enjoyed this episode, please like, subscribe, and share it with others in the multifamily community. Please leave a comment about your property management/maintenance journey. Got any questions for Bert or Chris or ideas for future topics? Let us know in the comments. We love hearing from you. Want more multifamily-related content about all facets of the industry? Check out @Multifamily Media Network for important topics related to multifamily, property management, maintenance, technology, and more. Each podcast is led by industry pros dedicated to providing engaging content designed to help you grow.