District Maintenance Manager - Turn Operations

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

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 $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 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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