Director of Maintenance — Luxury Multifamily Ops Leader

Korman Communities; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun, positive, collaborative work env

Robust training program

Comprehensive benefits package

Birthday time off

Volunteer time off

Furnished apartment stays nationwide

Job summary

AVE is seeking a Director of Maintenance to lead hands-on operations across luxury apartment communities nationwide. The role rewards a fast-paced, diversified operation with a focus on brand standards and resident experience.

You will inspire and manage the maintenance team, ensure on-time service requests and move-ins, supervise on-call coverage, and oversee preventative maintenance, vendor relationships, and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of maintenance, construction, or related experience.
• Minimum of three years demonstrated leadership experience in managing a team.
• HVAC certification preferred and sponsorship available if not already certified.
• Multifamily real estate or hospitality/hotel industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate the maintenance team to achieve brand standards and resident experience.
• Hold maintenance staff accountable for daily duties and move-in readiness.
• Coordinate on-call coverage for emergencies and seasonal needs.
• Create preventive maintenance schedules for HVAC, lighting, fire safety, and more.
• Manage outside vendors and oversee building equipment maintenance.
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and team training.
• Assist with budgeting and identify cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Customer service

Tools

HVAC certification

Job description

AVE is seeking a Director of Maintenance to lead hands-on operations across luxury apartment communities nationwide. The role rewards a fast-paced, diversified operation with a focus on brand standards and resident experience.

You will inspire and manage the maintenance team, ensure on-time service requests and move-ins, supervise on-call coverage, and oversee preventative maintenance, vendor relationships, and budgeting.