Director of Maintenance — Multi-Site Residential Portfolio

Smartland, LLC; Eastlake (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO + paid holidays

Executive-level visibility and impact

Opportunity to shape systems and build

Job summary

Smartland, LLC is seeking a Director of Maintenance to lead maintenance operations for 1,400+ residential units across the Cleveland area. The role requires managing Maintenance Managers and field teams, overseeing CAPEX/OPEX budgets, and driving preventive maintenance programs.

The position emphasizes SOP standardization, safety, and data-driven decision making, with on-site leadership across multiple properties and strong collaboration with Operations and Property Management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in maintenance leadership.
• Multi-site team management experience.
• Strong HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical knowledge.
• Budget and capital project oversight experience.
• Safety and OSHA knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance operations across 1,400+ units.
• Lead Maintenance Managers and field teams.
• Manage CAPEX & OPEX budgets, vendor contracts and procurement.
• Implement preventive maintenance programs to reduce downtime.
• Standardize SOPs and drive process improvements.
• Ensure code compliance and life-safety systems.
• Track data and report using AppFolio (or similar).
• Collaborate with Operations and Property Management.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Multi-site management

HVAC knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Budget management

Capital projects

Safety (OSHA)

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Tools

AppFolio

Yardi

Maintenance software

Job description

Smartland, LLC is seeking a Director of Maintenance to lead maintenance operations for 1,400+ residential units across the Cleveland area. The role requires managing Maintenance Managers and field teams, overseeing CAPEX/OPEX budgets, and driving preventive maintenance programs.

The position emphasizes SOP standardization, safety, and data-driven decision making, with on-site leadership across multiple properties and strong collaboration with Operations and Property Management.