Maintenance Director

A Brief Overview The Maintenance Director is responsible for maintaining the physical condition of assets in a safe, attractive, and comfortable condition. Accountable for achieving financial operation and maintenance metrics. Responsibilities include establishing preventive maintenance programs, safety, compliance, performing property and equipment inspections, maintaining the project inventory, supervising personnel, assigning maintenance tasks, preparing work schedules, and ensuring compliance with all maintenance-related policies. The typical scope of responsibility is 950+ units. What you will do Performs all tasks typically associated with managing staff such as recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, evaluating and disciplining up to and including termination of direct reports. Assumes responsibility for the financial performance and operations within the approved budget of the property, focusing on maximizing cash flow after debt service. Operates within purchasing guidelines. Schedules, trains, supervises, and evaluates all subordinate maintenance personnel, ensuring the maintenance team is fully compliant with all required training. Ensures property goals for response and completion times are met. Prioritizes work orders and follows up on assignments to ensure timely completion. Oversees, prepares, and approves purchase orders in accordance with approved budget and company guidelines to achieve property service standards. Establishes emergency on‑call procedures. Provides oversight for all company-owned equipment and small tools, coordinating and performing equipment maintenance inspection process and records. Supervises the make‑ready of vacated units. Executes regular documented inspections of the property. Manages a variety of systems to ensure handling resident service requests. Establishes preventive maintenance procedures and maintains accurate records regarding preventive maintenance requests and expenditures. Manages vendor relationships, ensuring contract compliance and oversight. Provides constant vendor/contractor communications concerning work scheduling, billings, vendor relations, and certifications of insurance; approves and submits all invoices to corporate office for payment. Assists the Community Director in performing annual and semi‑annual site compliance inspections. Assists in all aspects of the property's maintenance, including grounds, custodial, preventive, corrective, deferred, and emergency. Contributes to resident retention programs. Ensures unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner. Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures. Learns and ensures compliance with all company, local, state, and federal safety rules. Conducts regularly scheduled safety meetings in accordance with all applicable guidelines, including monthly and quarterly reporting. Provides technical guidance and inspects work to validate it is performed per requirements. Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Company, property, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards. Requires driving for the Company using either a Company vehicle at any frequency from rare to constantly or a personal or rental vehicle to conduct Company business more than 50% of the time to perform work duties. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university focused on Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline. Preferred. In the absence of a degree, directly related job experience in the maintenance of multi‑unit residential houses, apartment complexes, or other public‑use structures, where proven knowledge may offset the degree requirement. Required. Five or more years’ experience in building maintenance. Required. Previous experience managing others is highly desirable. Preferred. Knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance trades. Ability to perform work outside in all weather conditions, perform physical work, and lift weights up to 50 pounds regularly and above 50 pounds occasionally. Willingness and ability to work occasional on‑call shifts. Self‑motivated, team player who pays close attention to detail and can prioritize in a fast‑moving environment. Strong organizational skills, ability to multi‑task and prioritize effectively. Effective leadership and strong technical knowledge with a positive, service‑oriented attitude. Ability to motivate, delegate, and provide constructive feedback to a team. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of people. EPA HVAC Certification: Required. OSHA‑10 Training/Certification: Required. Valid driver’s license in the state. Required. Compensation We are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. Final salaries will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, licenses, certifications, and experience. A generous total compensation and benefits package is also offered. Benefits A comprehensive benefits package is provided, including paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, retirement, rewards programs, and more. Benefits Overview: EEO/ADA The Company and its affiliates provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. 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