District Maintenance Manager - Liberty

Sun Tan City•Kansas City, MO

18d

About The Position

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

Requirements

Strong knowledge of building systems, general repairs, and equipment maintenance.
Ability to manage budgets, vendors, and multiple concurrent projects through 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 is a plus.
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/soap-making equipment.
Manage the facility work-order/ticket system by prioritizing, assigning, and tracking requests from intake through completion, and reporting on turnaround 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, holding them accountable for scope, timeline, quality, and cost.
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 proactively plan capital replacements.
Partner with People & Operations and district managers to align maintenance priorities with business and customer-experience goals.
Support buildouts, renovations, and equipment installations.