Apartment Maintenance Manager: Lead a High-Impact Team

AIR Communities; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% target bonus

Monthly CSAT bonuses up to $250

100% Rent Discount at AIR community

Paid time off: vacation, sick time, 14

Apartment on-site living option

401(k) with up to 6% match

Paid parental leave up to 16 weeks

Tuition assistance & up to 100% cert/l

Community service time (15 hrs/year)

Commuter benefits & pet insurance

Job summary

AIR Communities is actively seeking an Apartment Maintenance Manager for The Avalyn in Chula Vista, CA. You will lead the maintenance operation, oversee apartment turns and preventative maintenance, and develop a high-performing team to ensure safe, attractive, well‑cared-for communities.

You will manage vendors and budgets, communicate needs to management, and ensure compliance with standards. Strong leadership and hands-on problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of maintenance and facilities management experience within property management.
• 1+ years of leadership experience.
• Read, write and speak English.
• Reliable transportation and flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a maintenance team.
• Oversee preventative maintenance, apartment turns, and resident service requests.
• Manage vendors, budgets, and daily maintenance operations.
• Communicate maintenance and capital improvement needs to management.
• Ensure compliance with AIR standards, safety requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Deliver exceptional service to residents and team members.

Skills

Maintenance management

Team leadership

Preventive maintenance

Budget management

Vendor management

English communications

Job description

AIR Communities is actively seeking an Apartment Maintenance Manager for The Avalyn in Chula Vista, CA. You will lead the maintenance operation, oversee apartment turns and preventative maintenance, and develop a high-performing team to ensure safe, attractive, well‑cared-for communities.

You will manage vendors and budgets, communicate needs to management, and ensure compliance with standards. Strong leadership and hands-on problem-solving are essential.