Field Maintenance Manager

## Field Maintenance ManagerApply: Nashville, Tennessee: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R2053112**Location**Charleston - 997 Morrison Drive, Suite 402**Business**Our Growth, Your OpportunityAt Maymont Homes, our success starts with people, our residents and our team. We are transforming the single-family rental experience through innovation, quality, and genuine care. With more than 20,000 homes across 47+ markets, 25+ build-to-rent communities, and continued expansion on the horizon, we are more than a leader in the industry—we are a company that puts people and communities at the heart of everything we do.As part of Brookfield, Maymont Homes is growing quickly and making a lasting impact. We are also proud to be CertifiedTM by Great Place to Work, a recognition based entirely on feedback from our employees. This honor reflects the culture of trust, collaboration, and belonging that makes Maymont a place where people thrive.Join a purpose-driven team where your work creates opportunity, sparks innovation, and helps families across the country feel truly at home.**Job Description****JOB DESCRIPTION**Job Title: Maintenance Field Manager**Position Summary**The **Maintenance Field Manager** is responsible for leading and overseeing the in-house maintenance technician team within the single-family rental portfolio. This role ensures the timely, efficient, and high-quality completion of maintenance work orders while maintaining strong resident satisfaction and adherence to company standards. The Maintenance Field Manager acts as both a hands-on technical leader and operational manager, driving field performance, accountability, and continuous improvement across the assigned market. This position requires strong leadership, technical expertise in residential maintenance systems, and the ability to manage high-volume field operations in a fast-paced environment.**Essential Job Functions****1. Functional Responsibilities*** Oversee daily field maintenance operations to ensure timely completion of work orders and service requests* Provide hands-on technical guidance and support to maintenance technicians in the field* Conduct field visits to assess performance, resolve complex issues, and ensure quality standards are met* Train technicians on company standards, safety procedures, and best practices for residential maintenance**2. Operational / Departmental Support*** Develop and implement proactive maintenance strategies to improve efficiency and reduce reactive work* Organize and manage high-volume technician workflows through effective delegation and scheduling support* Partner with office-based maintenance coordinators and dispatch teams to ensure operational alignment* Standardize documentation, training materials, and operational procedures across the field team**3. Compliance & Risk Management*** Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, safety regulations, and local ordinances* Enforce company maintenance standards, safety protocols, and operational policies* Identify and escalate safety risks, property issues, and compliance concerns as needed* Maintain proper handling and storage of tools, materials, and equipment in accordance with standards**4. Financial / Performance Accountability*** Monitor maintenance-related KPIs including cost efficiency, technician productivity, and work order completion rates* Analyze operational data to identify trends and recommend cost-saving and efficiency improvements* Support efforts to manage average spend per work order and overall maintenance budget efficiency* Drive accountability for technician performance and resource utilization**5. Leadership / Collaboration*** Lead, coach, and develop maintenance technicians to improve performance and service quality* Foster a culture of accountability, professionalism, and strong customer service within the field team* Collaborate with internal departments to support portfolio-wide maintenance initiatives and resident experience goals* Communicate expectations clearly and provide ongoing feedback to field staff**6. Additional Responsibilities*** Support special projects, process improvement initiatives, and operational rollouts as assigned* Perform other duties as assigned by leadership**Performance Expectations & Key Metrics:**Performance will be evaluated based on measurable outcomes aligned with company and departmental goals. Metrics may include:* **Field Productivity & Technician Utilization** Measure overall technician efficiency through utilization rate, work order volume completed, average locations serviced per day, route effectiveness, and productive labor hours.* **Work Order Performance & Service Timeliness** Track completion rates, response times, adherence to service level expectations, work order aging, and ability to complete maintenance requests within established timelines.* **Customer Experience & Service Quality** Evaluate resident/customer satisfaction, communication effectiveness, professionalism, first-time resolution success, and reduction in repeat service requests.* **Cost Management & Operational Efficiency** Monitor average cost per work order, labor and material efficiency, travel optimization, vendor utilization, and identification of process improvements that reduce operational waste.* **Maintenance Effectiveness & Continuous Improvement** Measure reduction in recurring maintenance issues, first-time fix rates, preventative maintenance execution, and implementation of solutions that improve long-term performance and reliability**Required Qualifications****Education*** Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience**Experience*** 5+ years of experience in maintenance, facilities management, or operations leadership* Experience managing or supervising field maintenance teams required* Residential property management or single-family rental experience strongly preferred**Skills & Competencies*** Strong leadership and team management skills with experience leading high-volume field operations* High mechanical aptitude with understanding of residential systems and repair processes* Strong knowledge of building codes, safety standards, and maintenance best practices* Excellent communication skills, including executive-level reporting and field communication* Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in fast-paced environments* Proficiency with mobile and PC-based work order and maintenance management systems* Ability to analyze operational data and translate insights into action* Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize effectively* Customer service mindset with ability to resolve resident issues professionally and efficiently* Ability to travel up to 30% as required**Preferred Qualifications*** Experience in single-family rental (SFR) or build-to-rent (BTR) operations* Experience implementing maintenance KPIs and performance management systems* Trade certification or technical maintenance certifications (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.)* Experience with workforce optimization or dispatch coordination systems* Prior experience developing technician training programs and SOP documentation* Experience managing multi-market or multi-site maintenance operations**Physical Requirements**The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation:* Ability to perform physical tasks commonly associated with property maintenance and field operations, including but not limited to standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing ladders or stairs* Ability to lift, carry, push, and/or pull materials and equipment of varying weights (up to 50 pounds or more, with or without assistance)* Ability to use hands and tools to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls, including repetitive motions* Ability to work in various positions and access confined or elevated spaces as required* Ability to operate standard maintenance tools, equipment, and mobile technology (e.g., smartphones, tablets)* Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, as required for safe and effective job performance* Sufficient vision (with or without correction) to safely perform job duties, including close, distance, and peripheral visionReasonable accommodations will be made in accordance with applicable law to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.**Work Environment**The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position:* Regular work performed in residential properties, including occupied and vacant homes, construction or renovation sites, and outdoor environments* Frequent exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, and precipitation* Exposure to dust, odors, noise, chemicals, insects, rodents, and other environmental conditions typical of maintenance, repair, and construction work* Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required* Work may involve travel between multiple properties within an assigned region* Interaction with residents, vendors, contractors, and internal team members in a professional manner* Work is often fast-paced with changing priorities, service requests, and deadlines* On-call, overtime, or extended hours may be required based on business needs, including evenings and weekends**Why work for** **Maymont Homes?****Our Mission -** \"*We Positively Impact the Lives in the Communities We Serve*.\" Every role contributes to this purpose, helping families find a place to call home while making a difference in the communities we support.**Certified Great Place to Work** - Our people make us who we are. This certification celebrates the values and culture that fuel collaboration, innovation, and care.**Outstanding Benefits** - Backed by Brookfield, our benefits include a 5% 401(k) match, wellness credits that reduce healthcare costs, and up to 160 hours of PTO annually for full-time employees.**Career Growth** - With continued expansion planned for Maymont, you'll find meaningful opportunities to grow your skills, advance your career, and make an impact.**Strong Foundation** - As part of Brookfield Asset Management, one of the world's largest real estate asset managers, we have the stability, resources, and vision to keep growing.*Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities/Religion/Sex/Protected Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Marital Status/Pregnancy/Age/National Origin/Genetic Information.* #MYMT #J-18808-Ljbffr