Maintenance Manager

KETTLER currently has an opening for a Regional Operations Specialist - Maintenance Manager, based in the DC Metro area. This position leads maintenance operational success throughout the KETTLER portfolio and requires local and multi-state travel. If you have an excellent work ethic, a passion for helping people, and want an opportunity to learn and grow in your career in a positive, family‑like culture, KETTLER is the place for you!

$83,000.00 – $87,000.00 annually

• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, Vision insurance;
  Life Insurance;
  Prescription coverage
• Tax-Advantaged Spending Accounts (HSA or FSA)
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match

• Serve as a brand champion and subject matter expert in the KETTLER platform.
• Lead by example to maintain a professional image, positive climate, and a high‑performing, engaged, customer‑focused team.
• Deliver a positive customer experience, quality living environment and the achievement of property goals.
• Serve as a mentor to team members throughout the portfolio.
• Manage and perform repair of all apartment/building interior and exterior areas.
• Conduct community walks/inspections and maintain company and brand standards throughout all aspects of the community.
• Direct and participate in all property/ground upkeep and maintenance projects, including capital improvements.
• Manage preventive maintenance inspections and repairs to sustain peak efficiency operation levels for all property components.
• Solicit and analyze bids, assess work once completed, and track invoices to guarantee timely payment.
• Coordinate all contracted services and monitor vendor performance, ensuring compliance with KETTLER guidelines.
• Manage all maintenance operations in the most cost‑effective manner and maintain accurate records for all services performed.
• Partner with Community Manager in managing maintenance budgets, ordering necessary supplies, and achieving budgeted NOI.
• Contribute to the recruitment, supervision, coaching and development of maintenance team members.
• Reinforce monthly staffing schedules, ensuring 24/7 emergency coverage.
• Manage make‑ready timelines per regional guidelines, keeping downtime to a minimum.
• Must carry a cell phone and be responsible for taking calls for after‑hour emergency maintenance, including nights and weekends on a rotational basis.
• Monitor, manage and minimize maintenance personnel overtime.
• Coordinate daily meetings with property manager to provide updates for maintenance projects.
• Conduct monthly & quarterly safety meetings and monitor direct reports’ adherence to KETTLER safety guidelines.
• Utilize company guest suites/resources as available to minimize travel expenses.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 4+ years of experience in the maintenance field.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience.
• Must have a current, valid driver’s license.
• High School Diploma;
  Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and proven history of success with maintenance operations.
• Universal EPA/CFC Certification required.
• Willingness to travel within the DMV and regional locations as requested by the Area Manager.
• Expertise in troubleshooting maintenance systems, including plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliance repairs, VFDs, boilers/chillers, cooling tower, VAV boxes, and HVAC (heat pumps, water source heat pumps, gas/electric furnaces, and water heaters).
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Willingness to work weekends as necessary.
• Must have personal/reliable transportation to respond to on‑call emergencies as they occur.
• Computer proficiency and experience utilizing property management systems, preferably Yardi platform.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and ability to interact with residents and internal and external customers in a positive, professional manner.
• Ability to walk the grounds and apartments, ascend stairs around the property, lift 60 lbs., climb ladders over 10 feet, and perform other general physical activities.
• Working knowledge of applicable Landlord‑Tenant Laws, Fair Housing mandates and other legal issues affecting property management.