Maintenance Manager

Maintenance Manager

Good Life Maintenance San Diego, Orange County & Riverside, CA — Hybrid (Field & Office)

Good Life Maintenance is the growing sister company of Good Life Property Management, serving residential rental property owners and residents throughout San Diego, Orange County, and Riverside. Our mission is simple: make owning rental property easy. We have meaningful work and a strong anchor client from day one, with an immediate pipeline of residential repairs, maintenance, renovations, and construction projects. We’re looking for a hands‑on leader who can step in, take ownership, and deliver results immediately.

Our purpose is Opportunity, Enjoyment, and Impact — Life Improved. We believe great leaders create opportunity for their teams, deliver an exceptional experience for customers, and take pride in the impact of their work. This role isn’t about sitting on the sidelines — you’ll be in the field, on projects, solving problems, making decisions, and building and leading a team from day one.

We are seeking a hands‑on, highly accountable Maintenance Manager to lead our property maintenance operations from the ground up. You’ll elevate our operations, build the right team, and create a culture we’re proud of — ensuring work gets done quickly and right the first time. You’re comfortable hiring, coaching, scheduling, and developing your team while staying hands‑on enough to jump in when it matters.

An active California CSLB Class B-2 Contractor License is required, along with the ability to serve as the company’s Responsible Managing Employee (RME).

• Maintain the department budget; ensure projects and scheduling stay within budgetary guidelines
• Purchase and order maintenance supplies, materials, and appliances efficiently and cost‑effectively; keep inventory appropriately stocked
• Ensure service requests, make‑readies, and other maintenance projects are completed accurately, on time, and to company quality standards
• Conduct regular safety inspections, correct unsafe practices, and ensure staff are trained on safe handling of chemicals, supplies, and equipment
• Comply with OSHA and all applicable federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental regulations and company policies
• Operate a company or personal vehicle to travel between work locations

• Hire, coach, and develop a high‑performing maintenance team
• Plan, schedule, and supervise daily maintenance activities, including repairs, installations, service requests, and turns
• Train and develop employees and ensure company policies, procedures, and safety practices are followed
• Set clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability structures
• Build a strong culture focused on professionalism, ownership, and improvement

• Own the maintenance experience for residents and property owners end‑to‑end
• Ensure work orders are completed efficiently, professionally, and with high quality
• Improve response time, communication, and service reliability
• Monitor customer feedback and continuously improve service delivery

• Build a strong operating partnership with Good Life Property Management
• Align maintenance operations with company goals and growth strategy
• Scale the maintenance team as demand increases
• Identify opportunities to expand services and improve margins

• Proven supervisory experience in a field‑based or service environment
• Experience hiring, coaching, and managing teams
• Ability to own outcomes and make decisions independently
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Active California CSLB Class B (or B‑2) Contractor License, with the ability to serve as the company’s Responsible Managing Employee…