Maintenance Director

Hunt Military Communities•Aurora, CO

3d•$100,000 - $114,000

About The Position

The Maintenance Director is responsible for maintaining the physical condition of the property assets so they are safe, attractive, and comfortable, and for meeting financial, operational, and maintenance metrics. The role typically covers properties with fewer than 500 units. It oversees maintenance personnel, vendors, inspections, preventive maintenance, safety, compliance, work orders, and property equipment, while supporting resident service and retention.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in building maintenance.
Knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions and perform physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds regularly and more than 50 pounds occasionally.
Willingness and ability to work occasional on-call shifts.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented team player able to prioritize in a fast-moving environment.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
Effective leadership and strong technical knowledge, with a positive, service-oriented attitude.
Ability to motivate, delegate, and provide constructive feedback to a team.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of people and in varied situations.
High-level understanding of safety practices.
Ability to use technology platforms at a high level on a daily basis.
Valid, in-state driver's license.
EPA 608 Certification.
OSHA-10 Training.
In the absence of a degree, directly related experience maintaining multi-unit residential housing, apartment complexes, or other public-use structures is required, with proven knowledge potentially offsetting the degree requirement.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline.
Previous experience managing others.

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, train, coach, evaluate, and discipline direct reports, up to and including termination.
Manage property operations and financial performance within the approved budget, focusing on maximizing cash flow after debt service and following purchasing guidelines.
Communicate with vendors and contractors about work scheduling, billing, vendor relations, and insurance certifications; approve and submit invoices to the corporate office.
Schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate subordinate maintenance personnel and ensure required training is complete.
Ensure property response and work completion time goals are met.
Prioritize work orders and follow up on assignments to ensure timely completion.
Oversee, prepare, and approve purchase orders in accordance with the approved budget and company guidelines.
Establish emergency on-call procedures.
Oversee company-owned equipment and small tools, and coordinate or perform equipment maintenance inspections and recordkeeping.
Supervise make-ready work for vacated units.
Conduct regular, documented property inspections.
Manage systems used to handle resident service requests.
Establish preventive maintenance procedures and maintain accurate records of preventive maintenance requests and expenditures.
Manage vendor relationships, including contract compliance and oversight.
Assist the Community Director with annual and semiannual site compliance inspections.
Support all aspects of property maintenance, including grounds, custodial, preventive, corrective, deferred, and emergency maintenance.
Contribute to resident retention programs.
Learn and ensure compliance with company, local, state, and federal safety rules.
Conduct scheduled safety meetings and complete applicable monthly and quarterly reporting.
Provide technical guidance and inspect work to validate that it meets requirements.
Use proper safety techniques and promptly correct unsafe conditions.
Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Drive for company business using a company vehicle or, when using a personal or rental vehicle, do so more than 50% of the time to perform work duties.