Director of Maintenance

Dentonfloyd; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Vehicle allowance

Generous PTO and holidays

Housing discount at managed properties

Professional development

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Denton Floyd Real Estate Group is seeking a Director of Maintenance to lead maintenance strategy, staffing, and execution across its multifamily and senior living portfolio. You will own preventive programs, capital repairs, make-ready standards, and vendor management to protect asset value and resident satisfaction.

Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will set portfolio-wide standards, budgets, and safety protocols while leading a distributed team of supervisors and technicians.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive maintenance experience in multifamily or senior living properties.
• 3+ years in a multi-site leadership role, overseeing supervisors and technicians.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and building systems; EPA Universal, CPO, CAMT preferred.
• Experience managing budgets, vendor contracts, and capital repair projects.
• OSHA compliance knowledge, habitability standards, and risk management.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to prioritize across multiple properties.
• Proficiency with maintenance/work order software and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Develop, standardize, and oversee preventive maintenance programs across all managed communities.
• Provide leadership, training, and performance management for maintenance staff portfolio-wide.
• Establish maintenance budgets, track spend, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee make-ready turn timelines and quality to minimize vacancy loss.
• Manage relationships with vendors and contractors, including bid solicitation and contract negotiation.
• Coordinate capital improvement and major repair projects with cross-functional teams.
• Establish and monitor safety protocols, OSHA compliance, and risk mitigation practices.
• Implement and audit inventory control, parts management, and maintenance tracking systems.
• Conduct regular property inspections and develop corrective action plans.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and career development of maintenance staff.
• Report on KPIs, work orders, and resident satisfaction.
• Participate in EOS planning to align priorities with company goals.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Multi-site operations

Emergency response

OSHA compliance

HVAC knowledge

Maintenance software

MS Office

Driver's license

Education

EPA Universal Certification

CPO Certification

CAMT Certification

Tools

CMMS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The Director of Maintenance leads the maintenance strategy, staffing, and execution across Denton Floyd Real Estate Group's multifamily and senior living property portfolio. This role owns preventive maintenance programs, capital repair coordination, make-ready standards, and vendor management, ensuring properties are safe, well-maintained, and positioned to protect and enhance asset value. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this individual partners closely with regional and community-level teams to drive consistent maintenance standards, budget discipline, and resident satisfaction company-wide.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, standardize, and oversee preventive maintenance programs across all managed communities to protect asset value and extend the useful life of building systems and equipment.
• Provide leadership, training, and performance management for community-level Maintenance Supervisors and Technicians, ensuring consistent execution of maintenance standards portfolio-wide.
• Partner with the Director of Operations and regional property managers to establish maintenance budgets, track spend against plan, and identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or safety.
• Oversee make-ready turn timelines and quality standards to minimize vacancy loss and support leasing goals.
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors and contractors, including bid solicitation, contract negotiation, and performance accountability for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, roofing, and other specialty trades.
• Coordinate capital improvement and major repair projects with Capital Markets, Asset Management, and Forge Construction as needed, ensuring scope, budget, and timeline alignment.
• Establish and monitor safety protocols, OSHA compliance, and risk-mitigation practices across all properties, including emergency preparedness and on-call response procedures.
• Implement and audit inventory control, parts management, and maintenance tracking systems to improve efficiency and accountability.
• Conduct regular property inspections to assess curb appeal, unit condition, and life-safety systems, and develop corrective action plans where needed.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and career development of maintenance staff in partnership with the Talent Acquisition team.
• Report on portfolio-wide maintenance KPIs, work order turnaround times, and resident satisfaction metrics tied to maintenance service.
• Participate in EOS-driven planning (Rocks, Scorecards, L10 meetings) to align maintenance priorities with broader company goals.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive maintenance experience in multifamily or senior living property management, including 3+ years in a multi-site leadership role.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and general building systems; relevant certifications (EPA Universal, CPO, CAMT, or similar) preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing maintenance budgets, vendor contracts, and capital repair projects.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and hold accountable a distributed team of maintenance supervisors and technicians.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, fair housing requirements as they relate to habitability, and property risk management.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritize across a multi-property portfolio.
• Proficiency with maintenance/work order management software and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel regularly across the portfolio.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

This role requires regular travel between properties and periodic exposure to varying weather conditions, mechanical rooms, and active construction or renovation sites. Must be able to climb ladders, lift up to 50 lbs, and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.

Compensation

• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Vehicle Allowance: $900 a month.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid company holidays.
• Housing discount at Denton Floyd managed communities (where applicable).
• Ongoing professional development, training, and certification support.
• Opportunity for growth within a dynamic and expanding portfolio.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Denton Floyd Real Estate Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.