District Maintenance Leader — Turn & Asset Care

American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

9 paid holidays

Paid time off accrual

Job summary

American Homes 4 Rent, LP is seeking a District Maintenance Manager in the Charleston area to oversee vacant maintenance and turn of a portfolio of homes. You will lead field turn teams, maintain safety and quality, and drive operational KPIs and cost controls across assets.

Responsibilities include coaching technicians, budgeting, reviewing reports, and partnering with vendors to ensure timely, compliant maintenance. Strong leadership and HVAC experience are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree or technical training certification preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years in supervising field maintenance with hands-on tools.
• Minimum two (2) years project management or related experience (CAPEX).
• HVAC experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and driving record required.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Knowledge of construction, maintenance, or property management operations.
• Comfortable with data, reporting tools, and financial statements.
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• OSHA safety standards knowledge required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Weekend work willingness.
• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs; climb ladders for tasks.
• Using wrenches, hammers, Allen wrenches, wire strippers, pliers, levels, multimeters, breaker bars, clamps, AC gauges.
• Operating power tools: drills, impact drivers, reciprocating saws, circular saws, pressure washers, air compressors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team handling turn maintenance operations, logistics, and daily workflow.
• Hire, train, coach, and guide field technicians while monitoring performance and operational metrics.
• Manage resources, budgets, and KPIs for assigned assets.
• Conduct field training, ride-alongs, inventory checks, and storage room inspections.
• Ensure company processes, policies, and quality standards are consistently followed.
• Review maintenance and financial reports, address issues, and communicate with internal and external partners.
• Support purchase order preparation and cost approvals.
• Oversee quality control efforts and help resolve escalated maintenance issues.
• Partner with vendor management teams to support vendor performance and compliance.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure timely completion of maintenance activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Data reporting

Budgeting

Project management

MS Office

OSHA knowledge

Weekend availability

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's/technical training (preferred)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

AC manifold gauge sets

Ladders

Job description

American Homes 4 Rent, LP is seeking a District Maintenance Manager in the Charleston area to oversee vacant maintenance and turn of a portfolio of homes. You will lead field turn teams, maintain safety and quality, and drive operational KPIs and cost controls across assets.

Responsibilities include coaching technicians, budgeting, reviewing reports, and partnering with vendors to ensure timely, compliant maintenance. Strong leadership and HVAC experience are valued.