Executive Director, Property Maintenance

Align Properties LLC; Town of Middleton (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Align Properties LLC seeks a Director of Maintenance to lead maintenance operations across our multifamily portfolio. You will establish portfolio-wide standards, guide preventive maintenance, manage work orders and vendor performance, and oversee capital projects from planning through completion.

The role requires extensive facilities leadership, strong budgeting skills, and the ability to travel within the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive facilities or multifamily maintenance experience, including supervisory or multi-site leadership.
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliances, building systems and general construction.
• Experience with preventive maintenance, property inspections, vendor management, budgeting, and capital projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze maintenance costs and make financially sound repair-versus-replacement and vendor recommendations.
• Affordable housing/multifamily experience preferred.
• Relevant maintenance or building systems certifications preferred.
• Must be willing to travel throughout the portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee maintenance operations across the portfolio.
• Establish and maintain portfolio-wide maintenance standards, procedures, and preventive maintenance programs.
• Monitor property condition, work-order performance, unit turns, inspections, and recurring maintenance issues.
• Conduct property inspections and identify operating deficiencies, capital needs, and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide leadership, technical guidance, and problem-solving support to maintenance teams.
• Monitor maintenance expenses, purchasing, and vendor performance to support budget compliance and cost control.
• Develop scopes of work, review bids, and provide recommendations for major repairs and capital projects.
• Coordinate and oversee execution of approved capital projects and verify satisfactory completion.
• Support annual capital planning, budgeting, property inspections, procurement, and warranty tracking.
• Oversee maintenance-related activities associated with new property onboarding, construction turnover, and warranty periods.
• Ensure properties comply with applicable safety requirements, local codes, company standards, and required maintenance programs.
• Partner with Property Management and Asset Management to prioritize physical needs and resolve significant property issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve maintenance efficiency, service delivery, property condition, and operating costs.
• Staff Supervision and Development
• Participate in the recruitment, onboarding, training, and development of maintenance personnel.
• Establish maintenance performance expectations and provide coaching and accountability to maintenance leadership and teams.
• Identify training needs and ensure maintenance personnel have the knowledge, tools, and resources necessary to perform effectively.
• Promote consistent maintenance practices and accountability throughout the portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Vendor management

HVAC

Building systems

Communication

Travel

Job description

Align Properties LLC seeks a Director of Maintenance to lead maintenance operations across our multifamily portfolio. You will establish portfolio-wide standards, guide preventive maintenance, manage work orders and vendor performance, and oversee capital projects from planning through completion.

The role requires extensive facilities leadership, strong budgeting skills, and the ability to travel within the portfolio.