Regional Maintenance Director

Liberty Military Housing•Oceanside, CA

About The Position

Liberty Military Housing is seeking a Regional Maintenance Director to oversee maintenance operations, projects, and repairs across communities in an assigned region. The role ensures maintenance teams are trained on policies and procedures and that processes are consistently followed. In collaboration with Regional and District management, the Director promotes best practices and maintains the portfolio’s physical condition to Liberty Military Housing quality standards and its service mission. The position oversees maintenance projects, vendors, contracts, training, work orders, unit turns, property inspections, budgets, planned projects, safety practices, and preventive maintenance. It also provides direction during property-level maintenance emergencies, supports due diligence for new acquisitions, and works with management and site teams to resolve maintenance issues. The role may contribute to employee performance, promotion, hiring, and termination decisions. The position requires local and national travel and may involve working indoors and outdoors in all weather and potentially hazardous conditions. Duties include exposure to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, chemicals, unpleasant odors, and loud noises. The employee must be able to lift or carry supplies or equipment up to 65 pounds and operate a motor vehicle with a valid license. A personal or company vehicle, or an electrical cart, may be used.

Requirements

At least 5 years of maintenance supervisor experience.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures, and present information and respond to questions from supervisors, peers, vendors, and government agencies.
Knowledge of property management laws, including Fair Housing, OSHA, and applicable state and local requirements.
Ability to supervise and lead a large team.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with management, military partners, subordinates, vendors, and residents, including exchanging information and giving and receiving work direction.
Strong Microsoft Office skills.
Excellent problem-solving, multitasking, and organizational skills.
Proactive initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Ability to travel to other regional locations for work, training, meetings, and other work-related activities; openness to local and national travel.
Ability to independently lift or carry supplies or equipment up to 65 pounds.
Willingness to work indoors and outdoors in all weather and potentially hazardous conditions, with exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, chemicals, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.

Nice To Haves

Property management experience.
Bachelor’s degree.
HVAC, CPO, or OSHA certifications.
Yardi experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee maintenance projects and repairs, vendor selection, contract administration, and training.
Implement standard training policies and procedures for maintenance teams and other staff as needed, including safety training, skills courses, and ongoing education; ensure standards are maintained.
Work with Maintenance Supervisors at properties to ensure work orders, vacant unit turns, and related concerns are addressed effectively and promptly.
Work with Regional and District Managers on property maintenance issues, problems, and solutions.
Coordinate and conduct full-book asset inspections of property interiors and exteriors, and provide cost estimates to correct existing capital deficiencies.
Consult with District Managers and Regional Property Managers on annual budgets and solicit bids for major repairs, purchases, and contracts.
Establish and oversee vendor lists and contracts.
Prepare specifications for major planned projects, negotiate or solicit bids, and inspect vendor work for quality, conformance to specifications, and cost requirements.
Monitor new governmental regulations and restrictions concerning maintenance, health, safety, and the environment, and ensure on-site employees are trained on new requirements.
Ensure regular property safety inspections and timely correction of hazards and unsafe practices or situations.
Participate in regional, asset management, and departmental meetings, seminars, functions, and community events.
Work with site teams to ensure compliance with property maintenance budgets.
May participate in decisions or recommendations regarding employee performance reviews, promotions, hiring, and termination.
Create and implement preventive maintenance programs across districts to reduce costs.
Evaluate and provide direction during property-level maintenance emergencies, and communicate situations and solutions to property management and asset management teams.
Assist with due diligence for new property acquisitions to determine maintenance requirements.
Follow company safety policies and ensure employees work in a safe and secure environment; comply with OSHA regulations, applicable federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental laws, and company procedures and policies.