District Maintenance Manager

American Homes 4 Rent•Schaumburg, IL

About The Position

The District Maintenance Manager is accountable for vacant-home maintenance and the turn process, while helping preserve a portfolio of assets within an assigned district. The role leads field turn teams in maintaining home functionality and condition, promoting a clean and safe work environment, and delivering excellent customer service. The manager is responsible for operational KPIs and financials for assigned assets, ensuring work meets company standards for cost, quality, and turnaround time. The position leads and supports turn maintenance operations, logistics, and daily workflow; supervises and develops field technicians; manages resources, budgets, and KPIs; and coordinates quality control, vendors, and cross-functional partners. It also involves field training and inspections, report review, cost approvals, and resolving escalated maintenance issues. The anticipated annual base pay range is $80,155 to $90,000. Actual starting base pay depends on factors including geographic location, education, training, skills, and relevant experience. The position is eligible for quarterly bonus payments. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending and/or health savings accounts; dependent savings accounts; a 401(k) with company matching contributions; an employee stock purchase plan; tuition reimbursement; nine paid holidays per year; and accrued paid time off.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • At least five years of progressive responsibility supervising field maintenance, including hands-on experience with basic hand tools and power tools.
  • At least two years of project management or related experience, including capital expenditures.
  • Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required.
  • Ability to operate a motor vehicle required.
  • Knowledge of construction, maintenance, or property management operations.
  • Comfort working with data, reporting tools, and financial statements.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to work weekends when needed.
  • Ability to lift or carry 50 pounds to waist and shoulder height and 20 pounds overhead.
  • Ability to climb A-frame and extension ladders for tasks such as tree trimming and gutter cleaning.
  • Ability to use hand tools including wrenches, hammers, Allen wrenches, wire strippers, pliers, levels, multimeters, breaker bars, clamps, and AC manifold gauge sets.
  • Ability to operate power tools and equipment including cordless drills, impact drivers, reciprocating saws, circular saws, pressure washers, and air compressors.

Nice To Haves

  • Bachelor’s degree or technical training certification preferred.
  • HVAC experience preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support a team handling turn maintenance operations, logistics, and daily workflow.
  • Hire, train, coach, and guide field technicians while monitoring performance and operational metrics.
  • Manage resources, budgets, and KPIs for assigned assets.
  • Conduct field training, ride-alongs, inventory checks, and storage room inspections.
  • Ensure company processes, policies, and quality standards are consistently followed.
  • Review maintenance and financial reports, address issues, and communicate with internal and external partners.
  • Support purchase order preparation and cost approvals.
  • Oversee quality control efforts and help resolve escalated maintenance issues.
  • Partner with vendor management teams to support vendor performance and compliance.
  • Collaborate across departments to ensure timely completion of maintenance activities.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts and/or health savings accounts
  • Dependent savings accounts
  • 401(k) with company matching contributions
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Nine paid holidays per year
  • Paid time off accrued upon hire at 0.0577 hours per hour worked, up to 120 hours per year
  • Quarterly bonus payments
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