Director of Maintenance

Responsive Asset Management; Indiana; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsive Asset Management, operating with Responsive Capital Ventures as a unified platform, seeks a Regional Maintenance Director in Central Indiana. You will lead maintenance operations across multiple properties, driving efficiency, cost control, and compliance while ensuring high resident satisfaction.

The role requires 10+ years in property maintenance/management, strong budgeting and vendor negotiation skills, and a proven track record in leadership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in property maintenance or property management.
• Strong budgeting and cost management experience with vendor negotiations.
• Exceptional project management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in property management software and Google Workspace.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate with internal and external teams.
• Demonstrated team leadership with 5+ direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance work orders across all properties, triaging and ensuring timely completion.
• Own make-ready processes and ensure units are rent-ready.
• Manage preventive maintenance programs and seasonal readiness across properties.
• Lead emergency response planning and after-hours coverage.
• Vendor management and cost control across the portfolio.
• Coordinate with property management, leasing, and Resident Experience teams.

Skills

Property maintenance

Budgeting

Cost management

Vendor negotiations

Project management

Problem-solving

Google Workspace

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team management

Maintenance expertise

Sustainability

Culture building

Coaching

Tools

Google Workspace

Property management software

Job description

Responsive Capital Ventures and Responsive Asset Management operate as one unified platform with a singular purpose: transforming the way people build and protect wealth through real estate.

We don’t view this as two separate companies.
We operate as one business built on three core legs of the stool:

• Investments (RCV)
• Property Operations (RAM)
• Business Enablement (IT, HR, Marketing, and Finance)

This structure allows us to control the entire lifecycle from capital to execution to performance.

Today, that platform is backed by 50+ team members and ~$25M in annual revenue. More importantly, it’s built on a culture for people who want to do meaningful work at a high level.

On the investment side, Responsive Capital Ventures focuses on helping high earners convert active income into long-term, sustainable wealth through real estate. We take a disciplined approach to capital, risk, and execution. The goal isn’t just returns. It's consistency, protection, and long-term alignment.

On the operations side, Responsive Asset Management is where the business plan comes to life. This is boots-on-the-ground execution by driving occupancy, managing expenses, executing capex, and creating communities residents are proud to call home while protecting and growing the asset.

The third leg is Business Enablement, which is what keeps everything aligned and moving. IT, HR, Marketing, and Finance. This is the infrastructure that allows us to scale without breaking and maintain a consistent standard across the entire platform.

Most groups talk about being vertically integrated.
We actually operate that way.

We build stability…one door at a time.

Our Core Values — STABLE

S

Show Up & Own It

We take full responsibility for our commitments. We show up prepared, engaged, and ready to deliver — no excuses, no shortcuts.

T

Take Action

We are a bias-toward-action team. We move with urgency, make decisions with confidence, and course-correct as we learn.

A

Always Growing

We are curious, coachable, and committed to continuous improvement — personally and professionally. Growth is a standard, not an aspiration.

B

Be Real

We communicate with honesty and transparency. We say what we mean, own our mistakes, and build trust through authenticity.

L

Lead with Humility

We check our egos at the door. We listen first, elevate others, and recognize that the best ideas can come from anywhere.

E

Excellence in Everything

We hold ourselves to a high standard in everything we produce, every relationship we build, and every promise we make.

Responsibilities

Work Order Management

The Regional Maintenance Director is responsible for the overall integrity and responsiveness of the work order process across all properties. Expectations include:

• Ensure all work orders are triaged, assigned, and completed within established timeframes
• Monitor work order aging daily and intervene when backlogs develop
• Maintain work order data as an accurate reflection of real-time field activity
• Establish and enforce completion standards - work orders are not closed until the work is verified complete
• Review work order trends across properties to identify recurring issues, deferred items, or systemic failures

Make-Ready and Unit Turns

Unit turn performance directly impacts revenue. The Regional Maintenance Director is expected to own the make-ready process from vacant to rent-ready, including:

• Ensure make-ready boards are maintained and accurate at all properties
• Hold supervisors accountable to turn timelines by unit classification (T1, T2, T3)
• Identify bottlenecks in the turn process and resolve them without waiting for escalation
• Coordinate with property management and leasing to align turn completion with move-in commitments
• Track days-to-turn by property and report variances with explanation and corrective action

Preventive Maintenance

A functioning preventive maintenance program reduces emergency work orders, extends asset life, and controls costs. The Regional Maintenance Director is expected to:

• Ensure a documented PM schedule exists and is actively followed at each property
• Verify PM completion rates are tracked and reported
• Address deferred PM items before they escalate into larger repair needs
• Ensure seasonal readiness - HVAC, winterization, and other cyclical requirements are completed on schedule

Emergency Response

The Regional Maintenance Director is the first line of escalation for maintenance emergencies across the portfolio. Expectations include:

• Ensure after-hours emergency coverage is in place and staffed at all times
• Respond to major emergency situations and take ownership of resolution
• Communicate proactively with leadership on any emergency that affects habitability, safety, or significant cost
• Document emergency events and follow up with root cause assessment

Vendor and Contractor Management

The Regional Maintenance Director is responsible for managing the vendor and contractor relationships that support the maintenance department.

• Maintain an approved vendor list and ensure work is assigned to qualified, vetted contractors
• Hold vendors accountable to scope, timeline, and quality standards
• Identify underperforming vendors and suggest alternatives or recommendations
• Ensure invoices are reviewed for accuracy before submission for payment

Budget and Financial Accountability

The Regional Maintenance Director is expected to operate within budget and to understand the financial impact of maintenance decisions.

• Understand the maintenance budget for assigned properties
• Monitor spend against budget and flag variances proactively
• Make cost-conscious decisions on materials, labor, and vendor use without sacrificing quality

Supervising Maintenance Supervisors

The Regional Maintenance Director manages a team of property-level maintenance supervisors.

• Set clear, documented performance expectations for each supervisor on the team
• Conduct regular one-on-ones with each supervisor

Staffing and Coverage

The Regional Maintenance Director is responsible for ensuring adequate maintenance staffing across the portfolio.

• Identify staffing gaps and bring hiring recommendations t
• Manage scheduling to ensure coverage does not create operational risk
• Address attendance and reliability issues at the team level before they affect property operations

Property Inspections and Habitability

The Regional Maintenance Director is expected to conduct and oversee regular property inspections across the portfolio.

• Establish and maintain a routine inspection schedule for all assigned properties
• Identify deferred maintenance, habitability concerns, and code-related issues before they generate resident complaints or violations
• Document inspection findings and assign corrective work orders with clear deadlines
• Follow up to confirm identified issues are resolved within an appropriate timeframe
• Report property condition trends to leadership, particularly where systemic issues are developing
• Ensure vacant units are inspected and documented at the time of move-out and prior to move-in

Resident-Facing Standards

Maintenance has more direct contact with residents than nearly any other department. The Regional Maintenance Director is accountable for the experience residents have when maintenance enters their home or responds to their concerns.

• Enforce response time standards for all work order categories - routine, urgent, and emergency
• Ensure maintenance staff conduct themselves professionally in all resident interactions
• Address resident complaints related to maintenance response, quality of work, or staff conduct promptly and directly
• Monitor work order follow-through - a completed work order should mean the issue is resolved, not just closed in the system
• Coordinate with the Resident Experience team when maintenance issues affect resident satisfaction or retention

Inventory and Equipment Management

• Establish and maintain appropriate truck stock and shop supply levels at each property
• Implement a process for tracking and replenishing inventory that does not rely on technicians making unplanned supply runs
• Ensure maintenance vehicles and equipment are maintained, inspected, and in safe operating condition
• Identify and address patterns of excessive or wasteful supply spending
• Escalate capital equipment needs to leadership with supporting justification

Safety and Compliance

The Regional Maintenance Director is responsible for maintaining a safe working environment for the maintenance team and ensuring the department operates in compliance with applicable safety standards.

• Enforce safe work practices across all maintenance staff and contractors
• Ensure proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals, hazardous materials, and equipment
• Address unsafe conditions on properties immediately and document the corrective action taken
• Ensure maintenance staff are equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment
• Report workplace injuries, near-misses, and safety concerns promptly
• Stay current on safety requirements relevant to residential maintenance operations and ensure the team is informed

Cross-Departmental Coordination

The Regional Maintenance Director works collaboratively and communicates proactively with other departments to support overall property performance.

• Coordinate with property management on unit turn schedules, resident work order priorities, and property condition issues
• Align with leasing on make-ready timelines to ensure units are ready to show and move in as committed
• Communicate with the Resident Experience and collections teams when maintenance issues are connected to lease compliance or resident concerns
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and contribute maintenance perspective to operational decisions

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of relevant experience in property maintenance or property management.
• Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, cost management, and vendor negotiations.
• Exceptional project management and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in property management software and Google Workspace.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• Management skills - Hired, Trained, Coached and managed a team of 5+ members
• High level of experience in property management and maintenance
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and energy-efficient building practices.
• High level of culture building and motivational coaching

Requirements

The candidate must be located in Indiana and able to commute to our properties in Central Indiana. This is a flexible hybrid role.