Head of Maintenance Operations – Multifamily Portfolio

ArtHaus; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

ArtHaus Properties is seeking a Director of Maintenance to lead the Maintenance vertical across a growing portfolio of ~2,500 units in Oakland and Berkeley, expanding to 3,500–4,000 units in 18–24 months. You will own the team, processes, and budget to deliver safe, high-quality asset operations.

This is a leadership role (not hands-on repair). You will oversee managers, technicians, vendors, and on-call coverage, reporting to the President, with strong focus on preventive maintenance and

Qualifications

• Seven or more years in multifamily maintenance, including 3+ years leading a multi-site team.
• Proven ownership of a maintenance budget or P&L, including forecasting and variance management.
• Knowledge of California building, habitability, and landlord-tenant repair requirements, plus OSHA/ADA/EPA regulations.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, boilers, roofs, elevators, and life safety systems.
• Experience building teams: hiring, training, performance management, and developing supervisors into managers.
• Experience with preventive maintenance programs and capital planning; Yardi Voyager proficiency preferred, CMMS rollout experience a plus.
• Certified: EPA 608 Universal, CAMT, or CPO preferred; a degree in related field or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staffing, hiring, training and performance of the Maintenance vertical.
• Manage end-to-end work order lifecycle in Yardi Voyager.
• Coordinate emergency and after-hours coverage and incident escalation.
• Oversee unit turns, renovations, and CapEx planning; manage budget variance.
• Lead portfolio-wide preventive maintenance across HVAC, boilers, roofs, elevators, life safety systems.
• Source vendors, manage contracts, and conduct quarterly performance reviews.
• Own maintenance P&L: labor, materials, vendor spend, and budgeting.
• Ensure safety and code compliance (OSHA, ADA, EPA, local regulations).

Skills

Multisite maintenance leadership

Budget / P&L ownership

Vendor management

Team development and mentoring

California building codes knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

EPA 608 Universal / CAMT / CPO certification

Tools

Yardi Voyager

CMMS rollout experience

Job description

ArtHaus Properties is seeking a Director of Maintenance to lead the Maintenance vertical across a growing portfolio of ~2,500 units in Oakland and Berkeley, expanding to 3,500–4,000 units in 18–24 months. You will own the team, processes, and budget to deliver safe, high-quality asset operations.

This is a leadership role (not hands-on repair). You will oversee managers, technicians, vendors, and on-call coverage, reporting to the President, with strong focus on preventive maintenance and