Maintenance Manager - Scattered Site

Omaha Housing Authority • Omaha, NE

11h • $53,383 - $77,405

About The Position

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the community? Do you thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment? The Omaha Housing Authority (OHA) is looking for a dynamic Maintenance Manager-Scattered Site to lead and inspire our team, maintain our properties, and help us fulfill our mission of providing safe and affordable housing.

About Us:

Founded in 1935, the Omaha Housing Authority is a nonprofit government agency committed to enhancing the quality of life for low and moderate-income individuals. With over 2,700 public housing units and up to 4,300 Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers, we work diligently to ensure our residents have access to safe, sanitary, and affordable housing.

The Maintenance Manager – Scattered Site is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing maintenance, repair, and improvement activities at OHA scattered site properties, with an emphasis on single family homes and small multi family properties. This position provides operational leadership, staff supervision, and technical oversight to ensure properties are maintained in compliance with HUD physical condition standards, OHA policies, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent).
• A minimum of five years experience in maintenance is required and two years of experience as a Maintenance Supervisor is preferred.
• Good understanding of all aspects of single-family home structures and systems, including plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, electrical, roofing, siding, doors and windows, soil grading, porches and decks, and grounds/landscaping maintenance.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and practices.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Will possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle license and have a good driving record. Must be insurable under the OHA Auto Insurance Policy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, consultants, contractors, HUD, local, state, and federal officials; ability to communicate with people from a broad range of socio-economic backgrounds.
• Computer skills and experience MS Office and related communication tools.
• Employee will successfully complete all required training for the position, and complete OHA-sponsored maintenance management certification courses.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Facility Management, or a similar field preferred.
• Skilled-trade journeyman status from an accredited building trades program is also considered.
• Experience in apartment or facility maintenance desired. Experience in public housing maintenance is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, training, and supervision to assigned maintenance staff, including skilled trades, to ensure high quality work performance and regulatory compliance.
• Establish work priorities, assign duties, and manage staff schedules across a geographically dispersed portfolio of properties.
• Conduct regular staff meetings and individual supervisory sessions; provide coaching, performance feedback, evaluations, and discipline when necessary in accordance with OHA policies and applicable employment laws.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and accountable work environment; ensure adherence to OSHA safety standards and OHA safety policies.
• Oversee all maintenance and repair activities, ensuring work orders are properly generated, assigned, completed, documented, and closed in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Conduct quality control inspections and follow up on completed work to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Perform or assist with maintenance and utility duties, including work orders and vacancy turns, as operationally necessary.
• Establish strategies to meet workload demands and emergency/non emergency work order benchmarks.
• Inspect vacated units, complete make ready lists, and coordinate turn around activities to ensure established benchmarks are met.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, needs assessments, and safety inspections to maintain property condition and reduce long term costs.
• Ensure properties meet or exceed HUD inspection standards and address deficiencies identified through REAC, HCV, or local inspections.
• Assist in the procurement of outside contractors; help define scopes of work and general service guidelines.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure work quality, safety compliance, and adherence to contract requirements.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, utility providers, and other entities to resolve code violations, safety hazards, or environmental concerns.
• Maintain inventory of tools, equipment, and supplies; ensure proper storage, maintenance, and safe operation.
• Create and approve purchase orders; verify receipt of goods and ensure invoices and documentation are properly maintained.
• Track maintenance expenses, assist with annual budget development, and prepare required monthly and outcome reports.
• Maintain regular communication with Property Management staff, residents, vendors, and other OHA departments to support coordinated operations.
• Document activities in vacancy logs, work order systems, and monthly reports as required.
• Maintain vehicle usage logs and oversee maintenance of assigned vehicles.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.
• Work evenings, weekends, or shifts as required by operational needs.
• Participate in an emergency on call rotation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 17 paid holidays, including your birthday, a floating holiday, and a self-care day
• 12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits start the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Life Insurance, Health & Dependent Care FSA, Allstate Voluntary Insurance, and Pet Insurance
• 401(a) retirement plan with a 5.5% match and 457 compensation plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees