District Maintenance Manager - Overland Park

Sun Tan City - JB and Associates•Overland Park, KS

19d•$50,000 - $65,000

About The Position

JB & Associates operates Buff City Soap and Sun Tan City stores across several states and is hiring a District Maintenance Manager to lead facilities and equipment maintenance. The role is responsible for keeping locations safe, operational, and brand-ready by overseeing preventive maintenance, vendors, budgets, work orders, buildouts, renovations, and equipment installations. The manager partners with field operations, district managers, People & Operations, and ownership to complete projects safely, on time, and within budget as the company grows. The position reports to the EVP, People & Operations and requires regular multi-state travel.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of building systems, general repairs, and equipment maintenance.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, vendors, and multiple concurrent projects to on-time, on-budget completion.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work effectively with ownership, operations, trades, and peers.
Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and travel regularly across a multi-state market.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Outlook, and Word, and comfort using work-order or maintenance-management software.
Ability to operate hand and power tools safely and lift over 50 lbs when required.
Ability to work on a ladder.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on trade experience.
AI knowledge and/or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

Own the preventive maintenance program for facilities and equipment, including tanning equipment, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and production and soap-making equipment.
Manage the facility work-order and ticket system by prioritizing, assigning, and tracking requests through completion, and reporting turnaround times and open volume.
Establish and manage the maintenance budget, control repair and capital spending, review invoices, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Source, negotiate with, and manage outside vendors and contractors, ensuring they meet scope, timeline, quality, and cost expectations.
Ensure all sites meet safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
Respond to escalated and emergency facility issues and coordinate rapid resolution to minimize downtime and lost revenue.
Track equipment lifecycle and warranties, recommend repair-versus-replace decisions, and plan capital replacements proactively.
Partner with People & Operations and district managers to align maintenance priorities with business and customer-experience goals.