Director of Property Maintenance

integratedrealestategroup; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

PTO after 90 days

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Job summary

Integrated Real Estate Group (IREG) is seeking a Director of Property Maintenance at Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranch to lead all maintenance operations for a senior living community. You will oversee preventive maintenance, capital projects, vendor relationships, and regulatory compliance while guiding a hands‑on maintenance team.

You’ll balance strategic planning with day‑to‑day operations, ensuring safety, efficiency, and exceptional resident experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three or more years of maintenance leadership experience in senior living, multifamily, hospitality, healthcare, or commercial property management.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and managing outside vendors.
• Excellent organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct all daily maintenance operations for the community, including preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and emergency response.
• Maintain the community, grounds, apartments, and common areas to the highest operational and aesthetic standards.
• Oversee apartment turns, ensuring residences are move‑in ready on schedule.
• Oversee maintenance and repair of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, irrigation, pool, and building systems.
• Coordinate inspections and maintenance of life safety systems, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems, elevators, generators, and emergency equipment.
• Lead, coach, and develop the maintenance team while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and exceptional customer service.
• Prioritize work orders and assign daily responsibilities to ensure timely completion.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, scheduling, performance management, and ongoing team development.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation to support emergency maintenance needs.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee contractor performance for specialized services and capital improvement projects.
• Maintain maintenance inventory, equipment, tools, and supply levels.
• Coordinate purchasing and procurement to support efficient community operations.
• Assist in developing and managing the maintenance operating budget.
• Monitor expenses while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, life safety regulations, company policies, and applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspections, work orders, and regulatory documentation.

Skills

Maintenance leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational training or associate degree in HVAC/mechanical

Job description

About Integrated Real Estate Group (IREG)

Innovation Through Integration.

Integrated Real Estate Group (IREG) is a vertically integrated real estate company with more than 1,200 employees across 46+ communities - and growing.

For over 20 years, we’ve developed and operated multifamily and senior living communities across Texas and Oklahoma, delivering more than 15,000 units and $2 billion in total development.

What sets IREG apart is our integrated approach, bringing together development, construction, and operations to create high‑performing communities across affordable housing, workforce housing, and market‑rate living, including multifamily, active adult, independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

At IREG, innovation isn’t just what we build, it’s how we operate, grow, and develop our people.

We build communities and develop the people who lead them.

Location: Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranch

Employment Type: Full‑Time

Lead the Operations That Keep Our Community at Its Best

Integrated Real Estate Group (IREG) is seeking an experienced Director of Property Maintenance at Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranchto lead all maintenance operations for one of our senior living communities. This role is responsible for preserving the safety, appearance, and functionality of the community while leading a maintenance team dedicated to delivering an exceptional living experience for our residents.

As the Director of Property Maintenance, you will oversee preventive maintenance programs, capital and repair projects, vendor relationships, regulatory compliance, and daily maintenance operations. This is a hands‑on leadership position that balances strategic planning with day‑to‑day operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance & Property Operations

• Direct all daily maintenance operations for the community, including preventive maintenance, repairs, inspections, and emergency response.
• Maintain the community, grounds, apartments, and common areas to the highest operational and aesthetic standards.
• Oversee apartment turns, ensuring residences are move‑in ready on schedule.

Building Systems

• Oversee maintenance and repair of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, irrigation, pool, and building systems.
• Coordinate inspections and maintenance of life safety systems, including fire alarms, sprinkler systems, elevators, generators, and emergency equipment.
• Troubleshoot complex maintenance issues and coordinate specialty repairs with approved vendors.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the maintenance team while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and exceptional customer service.
• Prioritize work orders and assign daily responsibilities to ensure timely completion.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, scheduling, performance management, and ongoing team development.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation to support emergency maintenance needs.

Vendor & Project Management

• Manage vendor relationships and oversee contractor performance for specialized services and capital improvement projects.
• Maintain maintenance inventory, equipment, tools, and supply levels.
• Coordinate purchasing and procurement to support efficient community operations.

Budget & Compliance

• Assist in developing and managing the maintenance operating budget.
• Monitor expenses while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, life safety regulations, company policies, and applicable local, state, and federal requirements.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, inspections, work orders, and regulatory documentation.

Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three or more years of maintenance leadership experience in senior living, multifamily, hospitality, healthcare, or commercial property management.
• Strong working knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, carpentry, and general building maintenance.
• Experience leading maintenance teams and managing outside vendors.
• Excellent organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Associate degree or vocational training in HVAC, electrical, mechanical systems, refrigeration, plumbing, engineering technology, or a related trade.
• EPA/HVAC Certification.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification.
• Additional trade certifications are a plus.
• Experience with life safety systems and regulatory compliance within senior living or healthcare environments.

Why You’ll Love Working at IREG

At Integrated Real Estate Group, we’re committed to creating communities where residents feel at home and employees can build rewarding careers. You'll join a collaborative leadership team that values integrity, service, accountability, and continuous improvement while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents every day.

Compensation & Benefits

At IREG, we invest in our people, because strong leaders build strong communities.

Full‑Time Employees receive:

• Competitive salary with growth potential
• Paid Holidays available upon hire
• ZayZoon Access available immediately - access up to 50% of your earned wages on demand
• Paid Time Off (PTO) eligibility after 90 days to support work‑life balance
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• Life Insurance, Disability, and Financial Protection Plans (Critical Illness, Accident Coverage, Legal & ID Theft Protection)
• Education Assistance to support your long‑term career growth
• Employee & Resident Referral Bonuses
• Exclusive Employee Rent Discounts at IREG multifamily communities

We’re committed to providing stability, growth, and meaningful benefits that support your career and your life.

Why IREG

Integrated Real Estate Group is a leader in senior living and multifamily housing, focused on building high‑performing communities through strong leadership, operational excellence, and a commitment to resident experience.

We’re growing - and we’re looking for people who want to grow with us.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Integrated Real Estate Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E‑Verify for employment authorization verification.