District Maintenance Manager - LIberty

Sun Tan City - JB and Associates•Kansas City, MO

21h•$50,000 - $65,000•Hybrid

About The Position

JB & Associates, which operates Buff City Soap and Sun Tan City stores across several states, is seeking a Maintenance Manager to lead its facilities and equipment maintenance function. This leadership role is crucial for ensuring all locations are safe, operational, and brand-ready. The position involves managing vendors and budgets, overseeing preventive maintenance, and supporting buildouts, renovations, and equipment installations. The Maintenance Manager will collaborate closely with field operations, district managers, and ownership to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget, supporting the company's continued growth.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of building systems, general repairs, and equipment maintenance; hands-on trade experience is a plus.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, vendors, and multiple concurrent projects to on-time, on-budget completion.
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the 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 (Excel, Outlook, Word) and comfort using work-order/maintenance management software.
AI knowledge and/or the willingness to learn.
Ability to operate hand and power tools safely and to 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

Responsibilities

Own the preventive maintenance program for all facilities and equipment, including tanning equipment, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and production/soap-making equipment.
Manage the facility work-order/ticket system — prioritize, assign, and track requests from intake through completion, and report on turnaround and open volume.
Establish and manage the maintenance budget; control repair and capital spend, review invoices, and identify cost-saving opportunities across the portfolio.
Source, negotiate with, and manage outside vendors and contractors; hold them to scope, timeline, quality, and cost expectations.
Ensure all sites meet safety, sanitation, and regulatory standards.
Respond to escalated and emergency facility issues, coordinating 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.