Regional Maintenance Manager - Multifamily Property Management

Fairfield•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Regional Maintenance Manager plays a critical leadership role in ensuring Fairfield communities operate at the highest standard. This role oversees maintenance operations across a regional portfolio, leads and develops maintenance teams, drives capital projects, and ensures safety, compliance, and operational excellence. This role involves regular on-site visits to properties across the Greater Seattle area, so candidates should live within the region. To support travel, a monthly auto allowance is provided.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Five or more years’ progressive maintenance management responsibility.
Multifamily apartment experience required.
Experience with Yardi or other property management accounting software.
Strong working knowledge with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong working knowledge with smart phones, tablets, and apps process.
Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate in English.
Professional verbal and written communication skills.
Superior customer service skills including the ability to manage difficult customers and/or situations.
Strong attention to detail, organizational, time-management and problem-solving skills.
Strong knowledge of OSHA standards, safety, facilities maintenance, capital improvements and maintenance related purchasing.
Strong knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, carpentry, fire protection, structural, roofing, concrete, paving, painting, landscaping, and appliance repair work.
Working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations, permit processes, and codes.
Working knowledge of abatement and encapsulation process for hazardous materials.
Ability to develop, comprehend and manage capital budgets.
Strong leadership and management skills; ability to direct a team and supervise vendors.
Valid driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred or technical degree preferred.
CAMT designation is a plus.
HVAC-EPA (Type II) or EPA Universal certification strongly preferred. Associates hired without an EPA certification will be required to obtain within 90 days of hire.
CPO Certification (Pool) strongly preferred. Associates hired without an EPA certification will be required to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Prior multi-site management preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and Develop Maintenance Teams: Support hiring, training, and retention of top-performing maintenance personnel; Mentor and coach Maintenance Supervisors and service teams; Promote consistent standards, professionalism, and accountability
Oversee Maintenance Operations: Monitor and improve maintenance performance across multiple communities; Implement and oversee preventive maintenance programs; Analyze work order trends, inventory, and cost controls
Manage Capital Projects and Vendors: Develop scopes of work and conduct bid walks for capital improvements; Oversee contractors, approve payments, and ensure quality completion; Coordinate redevelopment and construction turnover activities
Ensure Safety, Compliance, and Inspections: Conduct regular property inspections and ensure corrective follow-up; Ensure compliance with EPA, OSHA, and Fairfield safety policies; Address environmental, risk, and liability concerns proactively