Residential Maintenance Manager

Good Life Property Management•San Diego, CA

11d•$110,000 - $120,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Good Life Maintenance is seeking a hands-on, highly accountable Maintenance Manager to lead property maintenance operations from the ground up. This role involves elevating operations, building a team, and fostering a proud culture where work is done quickly and correctly. The ideal candidate is comfortable with hiring, coaching, scheduling, and developing a team while remaining hands-on when necessary. A CSLB Class B-2 license is highly preferred to enable self-performance, broader work scope oversight, and cost savings. This is a ground-up build with a strong anchor client and meaningful scale from day one. Our culture is built on ownership, growth, and developing A-players from within. We value people who care deeply, execute relentlessly, and grow into leadership through responsibility, not titles.

Requirements

Proven supervisory experience in a field-based or service environment
Experience hiring, coaching, and managing teams
Ability to own outcomes and make decisions independently
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to operate a vehicle daily and travel between multiple properties.

Nice To Haves

Experience in residential property maintenance, facilities management, construction, or field services
Experience leading a team or department
Experience improving systems or operations within a growing organization
Ability to take initiative and action
Active California contractor license and ability to serve as the company’s RMO
Comfortable operating alongside a contracted licensed RMO

Responsibilities

Maintain the budget for the department; ensure all projects and scheduling are within budgetary guidelines.
Purchase/order maintenance supplies, materials and appliances in an efficient and cost effective manner. Ensure inventory is appropriately stocked and maintained.
Ensure service requests, make-readies and other maintenance projects are completed accurately and timely according to GLM’s quality standards.
Conduct regular safety inspections of the property, correct any unsafe practices or situations and ensure all maintenance staff is trained on safety practices including correct handling of chemicals, supplies and equipment.
Comply with all OSHA safety regulations, federal, state and local applicable laws regarding health, safety or environment, including GLM’s standard operating procedures and policies.
Operate a company or personal vehicle to travel to various locations for work purposes.
Hire, coach, and develop a high-performing maintenance team.
Plan, schedule, and supervise the maintenance staff in the performance of their daily activities including: maintenance, installation and repairs, service requests, and turns.
Hire, train, and develop employees and ensure company policies, procedures and safety practices are applied.
Set clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability structures.
Build a strong culture focused on professionalism, ownership, and improvement.
Own the maintenance experience for residents and property owners end-to-end.
Ensure work orders are completed efficiently, professionally, and with high quality.
Improve response time, communication, and service reliability.
Monitor customer feedback and continuously improve service delivery.
Build a strong operating partnership with Good Life Property Management.
Align maintenance operations with company goals and growth strategy.
Scale the maintenance team as demand increases.
Identify opportunities to expand services and improve margins.
Performs other duties as assigned.