District Maintenance Manager

4rahlp1 American Homes 4 Rent, L.P.; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement program

9 paid holidays per year

PTO accrual up to 120 hours per year

Job summary

American Homes 4 Rent, LP is seeking a District Maintenance Manager to lead turn maintenance operations across a portfolio of assets. You will manage field teams, ensure safety, quality and timely maintenance, and drive operational metrics and cost controls.

The role requires strong leadership, HVAC experience, and a proven track record in field maintenance and project management, with weekend work as needed. Competitive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree or technical training preferred.
• Minimum five+ years supervising field maintenance.
• Minimum two years project management or related experience (CapEx).
• HVAC experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Knowledge of construction, maintenance, or property management operations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• OSHA safety standards knowledge.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to work weekends when needed.

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 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

Budgeting

Project management

Data reporting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree or technical training

Tools

Hand tools & power tools

Job description

Since 2012, we've grown to become one of the leading single-family rental companies and homebuilders in the country, recently recognized as a top employer by Fortune and Great Place To Work®. At AMH, our goal is to simplify the experience of leasing a home through professional management and maintenance support, so our residents can focus on what really matters to them, wherever they are in life. The District Maintenance Manager is accountable for the vacant maintenance and turn process while ensuring the preservation of a portfolio of assets within a district. This position is responsible for leading the field turn teams to efficiently maintain the functionality and condition of the homes, while promoting a clean, safe work environment and delivering excellent customer service. The District Maintenance Manager is responsible for turn operational KPIs and Financials of the assets, ensuring cost, quality and turnaround time of work meets Company standards.

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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree or technical training certification preferred.
• Minimum five (5) plus years of progressive responsibility in supervising field maintenance required with hands‑on experience with basic hand tools and power tools.
• Minimum two (2) years of project management or related experience required (Capital Expenditures).
• HVAC experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle required.
• Knowledge of construction, maintenance, or property management operations.
• Comfortable working with data, reporting tools, and financial statements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) required.
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Willingness to work weekends when needed, required.
• Lift/carry: 50 pounds to waist and shoulder height, and 20 pounds overhead.
• Climbing A‑frame and extension ladders for tasks such as tree trimming and gutter cleaning.
• Using tools such as wrenches, hammers, Allen wrenches, wire strippers, pliers, levels, multimeters, breaker bars, clamps, and AC manifold gauge sets.
• Operating power tools including cordless drills, impact drivers, reciprocating saws, circular saws, pressure washers, and air compressors.

Compensation

The anticipated pay range/scale for this position is $80,155.00 to $90,000.00 Annually. Actual starting base pay within this range will depend on factors including geographic location, education, training, skills, and relevant experience.

Additional Compensation

This position is eligible to receive quarterly bonus payments.

Perks and Benefits

• Employees have the opportunity to participate in medical, dental and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts and/or health savings accounts; dependent savings accounts; 401(k) with company matching contributions; employee stock purchase plan; and a tuition reimbursement program.
• The Company provides 9 paid holidays per year, and, upon hire, new employees will accrue paid time off (PTO) at a rate of 0.0577 hours of PTO per hour worked, up to a maximum of 120 hours per year.

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Our Culture

Since 2012, we’ve worked to deliver thousands of residents across the U.S. the joys of single-family living, with the flexibility of leasing and backing of our professional support. That’s why we’re building a team that understands the power of community. We take care of each other, so that together we can take care of the people that make their home with us.

Thank you for your interest! Learn more: https://www.amh.com/about

Equal Opportunity Statement

American Homes 4 Rent, LP (“AMH”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non‑merit based factors. AMH provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. To request an accommodation, email [e-mail]. Know your rights. In addition to federal law requirements, AMH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. AMH participates in the E-Verify program. Learn more about E-Verify. Illinois Privacy Notice: IL E-Verify Notice. Information regarding our collection and use of your personal information can be found here.

Background Check

Background check required. AMH will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, which may include the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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CA Privacy Notice: To learn more about what information we collect when you apply for a job, and how we use that information, please see our CA Job Applicant Privacy Notice found here.