Floating Maintenance Manager - Durham & Virginia Area

Job Description Job Description FLOATING MAINTENANCE MANAGER Location: Portfolio-based (Durham, NC & Richmond, VA Area)
Pay: $30.00 – $34.00 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time About LSA Headquartered in Charlotte, LSA provides innovative property management with a people-centered approach. Our goal is to provide unparalleled property management for our apartment communities, with an extraordinary level of customer service for our residents. LSA delivers quality and impact by hiring top-notch team members, developing their skills and capabilities, and responding with care to the needs of our residents. The Role As a Floating Maintenance Manager , you are a critical leader within our Durham & Virginia portfolio. You will travel to different communities to provide high-level maintenance support during transitions, staffing gaps, or large-scale projects. We value your work-life balance: assignments are planned and communicated with ample lead time -no "day-of" surprises or sudden out-of-state travel. Primary Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Lead and perform complex repairs including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliance maintenance.
Portfolio Support: Travel across the Durham & Virginia area to ensure vacant units are "market-ready" and service requests are resolved with excellence.
Team Development: Assist in training on-site technicians, fostering LSAs culture of skill-building and proactive excellence.
Quality Control: Conduct property inspections to ensure 100% compliance with safety protocols and LSAs high living standards.
Leading On-Call Compensation LSA respects your time. Our industry-leading on-call policy ensures you are fairly paid for every trip: Guaranteed Minimum: You are paid a minimum of 2 hours per trip (1 hour for the task + 1 hour for travel time).
Full Pay for Major Repairs: If a task takes longer than an hour, you are paid for your actual time worked plus your travel hour.
Travel Coverage: In addition to your hourly pay, LSA provides mileage reimbursement for the drive from your home to the property and back.
Requirements Certifications: EPA and/or HVAC certification is required. CPO (Certified Pool Operator) is a major plus.
Mobility: Valid Drivers License and reliable transportation for travel within the Charlotte area.
Experience: 5+ years of maintenance experience with a "people-centered" approach to resident service.
Communication: Ability to adapt to different property teams and respond with care to resident needs.
Benefits & Perks Competitive Pay: $30–$34/hr based on experience.
Travel Accommodations: Provided by LSA when portfolio needs require it.
Full Package: Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) matching, and generous PTO.