District Maintenance Leader — Multi-Property Ops

Nexus PM, LLC; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus PM, LLC is seeking an experienced District Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations across residential apartment communities in Greater Cincinnati. The role focuses on timely service responses, budgeting, contractor management, and staff development.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership and communication skills, with proven experience in multi-property maintenance, budget planning, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, organization, leadership, conflict resolution, and performance management skills.
• Must be able to interact effectively with staff, residents, vendors, peers, management, property owners and regulatory agencies.
• Valid driver license and ability to pass background check/drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Manage process for handling resident service requests and ensure responses within 24 hours when possible.
• Responsible for inventory control of maintenance items at each location.
• Assist in the preparation of capital improvement budgets.
• Identify annual projects with cost estimates.
• Meet with contractors, obtain bids, and follow projects through completion.
• Accompany community managers, vendors, corporate staff during on-site visits and inspections.
• Audit the productivity and capabilities of on-site maintenance personnel.
• Develop training programs and individual plans to meet standards.
• Define measurable performance goals, monitor, and provide regular feedback.
• Travel within the region to properties as necessary to complete job functions.
• Promote positive, proactive resident relations by demonstrating a firm, fair, and consistent manner in all resident contacts.
• Evaluate candidates for on-site maintenance positions and assess skills of selected candidates.
• Determine proper on-site staffing levels.
• Manage the property maintenance technician group responsible for projects outside on-site scope.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Leadership

Conflict resolution

Performance management

Job description

Nexus PM, LLC is seeking an experienced District Maintenance Manager to lead maintenance operations across residential apartment communities in Greater Cincinnati. The role focuses on timely service responses, budgeting, contractor management, and staff development.

The ideal candidate has strong leadership and communication skills, with proven experience in multi-property maintenance, budget planning, and compliance.