Director of Maintenance

Oakmont Management Group; Novato (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Pay, and

Complimentary Meals

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Team Member Discount Program (LifeMart

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Recognition Programs

Student Loan Refinancing

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Oakmont of Novato is seeking a hands-on Director of Maintenance to lead the Maintenance and Housekeeping teams, safeguarding the safety, appearance, and operation of the community in Novato, CA.

You will oversee repairs across electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and equipment, while ensuring turn-key readiness and resident satisfaction through proactive inspections and vendor coordination.

Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on leadership style and genuine pride in your work.

Responsibilities

• Lead Maintenance and Housekeeping teams and own safety, appearance, operation, and overall condition of the community.
• Maintain interior, exterior, resident apartments, equipment, and grounds to exceptional standards.
• Perform and oversee repairs involving electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, appliances, and building systems.
• Conduct regular property inspections and proactively identify maintenance and safety needs.
• Ensure resident work orders are completed promptly, professionally, and with respect for each resident's home.
• Maintain preventative maintenance programs and coordinate vendors and contractors.
• Support apartment turns, renovations, capital projects, and community improvements.
• Keep the community safe, beautiful, and tour-ready every day.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Full-Time
Pay Range: $35.00 - $38.00/hour
Oakmont of Novato | Novato, CA

At Oakmont of Novato, we believe how we care for our community reflects how much we care for the people who call it home.

As our Director of Maintenance, you are more than the person who keeps the building running you are a steward of our residents' home. Your leadership, craftsmanship, and attention to detail create an environment where residents feel safe and comfortable, families feel confident, and our entire team takes pride in where they work.

If you love fixing things, solving problems, leading people, and ending the day knowing you made something better, this is an opportunity to put those skills toward work that truly matters.

Our culture is built around five values:

Your Role & Impact

You will lead our Maintenance and Housekeeping teams and take ownership of the safety, appearance, operation, and overall condition of our community.

• Lead and develop the Maintenance and Housekeeping teams.
• Maintain the interior, exterior, resident apartments, equipment, and grounds to exceptional standards.
• Perform and oversee repairs involving electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, appliances, and building systems.
• Conduct regular property inspections and proactively identify maintenance and safety needs.
• Ensure resident work orders are completed promptly, professionally, and with respect for each resident's home.
• Maintain preventative maintenance programs and coordinate vendors and contractors.
• Support apartment turns, renovations, capital projects, and community improvements.
• Keep the community safe, beautiful, and tour-ready every day.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of building maintenance, facilities, construction, or related experience preferred.
• Experience with electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, equipment maintenance, and general repairs.
• One (1) year of supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• A hands-on leadership style and genuine pride in your work.
• Patience and professionalism when working with seniors, including individuals living with dementia.
• Must meet applicable background, health, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Why You'll Love Working at Oakmont

Oakmont Management Group is a recognized leader in senior living with communities across California, Colorado, Hawaii, and Nevada. With a growing portfolio of communities, opportunities for career advancement, relocation, and professional growth are significant.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Vacation, Personal Days, Sick Pay, and Holidays
• Complimentary Meals
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program (LifeMart)
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Recognition Programs
• Student Loan Refinancing
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Ready to Build Something That Matters?

At Oakmont, pride of ownership isn't just a phrase it’s how we work.

The apartment you prepare becomes someone's home. The courtyard you maintain becomes someone's favorite place to sit. The repair you make provides comfort and safety to someone who depends on us.

If you're a hands-on leader who believes in doing things right, taking ownership, leading a great team, and leaving things better than you found them, we want to meet you.

Oakmont Management Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.