Maintenance Manager

Gila River Development•Chandler, AZ

15d•$63,900 - $88,300

About The Position

The Maintenance Manager plans, directs, and oversees maintenance operations across assigned facilities and properties. The role ensures efficient operation, repair, and preventive maintenance of building systems, equipment, grounds, and infrastructure while maintaining a safe, functional, and compliant environment. The Maintenance Manager provides leadership and strategic direction to maintenance personnel, manages departmental resources and budgets, coordinates vendor services, and supports long-term facility maintenance objectives. The position partners with the Director of Facilities to maintain operational excellence throughout the organization. The role leads and develops Maintenance Supervisors and maintenance staff; oversees maintenance programs and facility and asset management; manages inventory, resources, budgets, vendors, safety, compliance, and risk; and provides administrative reports and updates. It includes oversight of personnel, including hiring, work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, and recommendations for personnel actions. Work is primarily performed in an office environment, but also takes place regularly both indoors and outdoors in most weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are required as a normal part of the position, along with occasional local day travel to managed businesses. The employee regularly sits, stands, and walks for extended periods and occasionally bends, climbs, stoops, lifts, carries, pushes, kneels, crouches, or crawls. The employee regularly lifts and/or moves 25 pounds and occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 75 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of experience in facility maintenance, security management, or a related area.
Two years in a supervisory or management role.
Completion of the OSH 30-hour training course in construction safety and health or general industry.
Obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.
Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required for client meetings and events.
Valid Arizona driver's license and a satisfactory 39-month MVR report.
Obtain a Tribal operator driving permit at the time of hire.
Satisfactory result on a test for illegal drugs and agreement to maintain a drug-free workplace.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Facilities Management, Construction Management, Building Maintenance, Engineering, or a related field.
Strong understanding of building systems, maintenance procedures, and security protocols.
Excellent organizational, leadership, and decision-making skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with staff, management, vendors, and external agencies.
Proficiency with maintenance management and security software systems.
Knowledge and experience working with the Gila River Indian Community or other Native American Communities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant workplace tools.

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, and develop Maintenance Supervisors and maintenance staff, fostering safety, accountability, teamwork, and customer service.
Establish departmental goals, performance expectations, and productivity standards; conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing coaching and professional development.
Assist with recruitment, onboarding, scheduling, and workforce planning, and ensure consistent application of policies, procedures, and safety requirements.
Direct preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance programs for assigned facilities and assets; prioritize activities and allocate personnel and resources.
Monitor work order completion, service levels, and response times; ensure proper maintenance and repair of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, structural, and other building systems.
Coordinate emergency repairs and after-hours maintenance support, and improve processes to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
Support facility maintenance strategies and capital improvement plans; monitor facility conditions and identify repair, renovation, and replacement needs.
Assist with inspections, equipment assessments, and lifecycle planning; maintain records of maintenance activities, equipment history, warranties, and asset inventories.
Recommend equipment upgrades and replacement schedules to improve reliability and operational performance.
Oversee maintenance inventory and warehouse operations through the Inventory Control Specialist; maintain appropriate stock levels and control usage to reduce waste and costs.
Ensure maintenance personnel have the equipment and resources needed to work safely and effectively.
Assist in developing and managing operating and capital budgets; monitor expenditures, identify cost savings, review and approve authorized purchases and agreements, and analyze trends and resource use for planning and forecasting.
Coordinate and oversee contractors, service providers, and vendors; review performance for quality, safety, and contractual compliance; obtain and evaluate bids, proposals, and service agreements; maintain productive vendor relationships.
Promote safe work practices and compliance with applicable regulations and organizational standards, including local, state, federal, and tribal requirements.
Participate in safety inspections, audits, and incident investigations; identify and mitigate facility-related risks; support emergency preparedness, business continuity, and disaster recovery.
Prepare reports, metrics, and operational updates for the Director of Facilities; monitor performance indicators and identify continuous-improvement opportunities.
Maintain maintenance documentation, permits, certifications, and compliance records; participate in organizational meetings, projects, and initiatives as assigned.
Oversee personnel supervision, including hiring, work allocation, training, problem resolution, performance evaluation, recommendations for personnel actions, motivation, and guidance.