Maintenance Manager

A Brief Overview

The Maintenance Manager will assist the Maintenance Director/Community Director in maintaining the physical condition of property in a safe, attractive, and comfortable condition. This includes, but is not limited to, establishing preventive maintenance programs, 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. As a Maintenance Manager, your overall responsibility will be to ensure that the units and other property facilities at your assigned location remain in good working order.

You will perform tasks as needed, which may include service requests and preparing units for rent availability (including painting units and landscape duties).

• Directly supervise Maintenance Technicians and employees, including hiring, training, performance management and termination of direct reports.
• Manage the financial performance and operations within the approved maintenance budget of the property, focusing on controlling expenses to operate within purchasing guidelines.
• Schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate all subordinate maintenance personnel, ensuring compliance with required training.
• Prioritize work orders and follow up on assignments to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure property goals for work order response and completion times are met.
• Manage all company-owned equipment and small tools.
• Participate in and supervise the make‑ready of vacant units as necessary.
• Conduct regular inspections of the property.
• Ensure compliance with all preventive maintenance procedures.
• Prepare purchase orders and order all parts and supplies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Assist in performing annual and semi‑annual unit inspections.
• Assist in all aspects of the project’s maintenance, including grounds, custodial, preventive, corrective, deferred, and emergency work.
• Assist the Maintenance Director as requested.
• Contribute to resident retention programs.
• Ensure that unsafe conditions are corrected in a timely manner.
• Learn and ensure compliance with all company, local, state, and federal safety rules.
• Use a company vehicle or personal/rental vehicle for company business more than 50% of the time, as required.

• High School Diploma or GED (or equivalent) required.
• Advanced training or degree in building maintenance, management, construction, skilled trades, or other related subject preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance; 5 or more years’ experience in building maintenance required.
• 1–3 years staff supervisory experience required.
• Previous experience with administrative reporting and Yardi preferred.
• Ability to perform work outside in all weather conditions and lift weights up to 50 pounds regularly and above 50 pounds occasionally.
• Willing and able to work occasional on‑call shifts as needed.
• Self‑motivated team player who pays close attention to detail and can prioritize in a fast‑moving environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to interact effectively with a wide range of people in a variety of situations.
• Computer knowledge in Microsoft Suite and Yardi preferred.
• Valid driver's license in the state required.
• EPA 608 Certification required.
• OSHA‑10 Training required.

We are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. The hiring range for this position is generally between $79,334 and $88,666, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. This position is also eligible for a performance bonus. Final salaries will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, licenses, certifications, and/or experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity.

Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is the general hiring range for the role. Hiring at the top of the range is reserved for exceptionally qualified candidates. We consider internal and external factors as a part of every final offer. We also offer a generous total…