Maintenance Director

Socket.dev; Universal City (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Maintenance Director to supervise the maintenance team, manage budgets, and ensure safe, compliant operations across a multi-unit property portfolio. Responsibilities include scheduling, vendor coordination, inspections, and resident service management.

The role requires leadership, technical knowledge across electrical/HVAC/plumbing, and a focus on preventive maintenance and on-time completion. On-site work with safety-focused practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or related disciplines preferred.
• 4-6 years of experience in building maintenance.
• Experience managing others preferred.
• Knowledge of electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, coach, evaluate, and discipline staff up to termination of direct reports.
• Manage budget and financial performance within approved property budget to maximize cash flow after debt service.
• Coordinate vendor/contractor communications, scheduling, invoicing, and insurance certifications; approve invoices.
• Schedule, train, supervise, and evaluate maintenance personnel; ensure training compliance.
• Ensure property goals for response and completion times are met and maintenance standards.
• Oversee make-ready of vacated units and regular property inspections.
• Manage systems for handling resident service requests and maintain preventive maintenance records.

Skills

Staff management

Budget management

Electrical

HVAC

Plumbing

Carpentry

Building maintenance

Leadership

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Driver's License

EPA 608 Certification

OSHA-10 Training

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or related disciplines preferred

Directly related job experience in the maintenance of multi-unit residential properties when degree absent

Job description

A Brief Overview

The Maintenance Director is responsible for maintaining the physical condition of the assets to be safe, attractive, and comfortable. Accountable for achieving financial operation and maintenance metrics. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, establishing preventive maintenance programs, safety and compliance, performing property and equipment inspections, maintaining the project inventory, supervising personnel, assigning maintenance tasks, preparing work schedules, and ensuring compliance with all maintenance-related policies. The typical scope of responsibility is less than 500 units.

What you will do

• Performs all tasks typically associated with managing staff, such as recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, evaluating, and disciplining up to and including termination of direct reports.
• Assumes responsibility for the financial performance and operations within the approved budget of the property. The focus is on maximizing cash flow after debt service. Operates within purchasing guidelines.
• Provides ongoing vendor/contractor communications regarding work scheduling, billing, vendor relations, and insurance certifications. Approves and submits all invoices to the corporate office for payment.
• Schedules, trains, supervises, and evaluates all subordinate maintenance personnel. This includes ensuring the maintenance team is fully compliant with all required training.
• Ensures property goals for response and completion times are met.
• Prioritizes work orders and follows up on assignments to ensure timely completion.
• Oversees, prepares, and approves Purchase Orders in accordance with approved budget and company guidelines in order to achieve property service standards.
• Establishes emergency on-call procedures.
• Provides oversight for all company-owned equipment and small tools. Coordinates or performs the equipment maintenance inspection process and records.
• Supervise the make-ready of vacated units.
• Executes regular documented inspections of the property.
• Manages a variety of systems to ensure the handling of resident service requests.
• Establishes preventive maintenance procedures. Maintains accurate records regarding preventive maintenance requests and expenditures.
• Manages vendor relationships, including ensuring contract compliance and oversight.
• Assists the Community Director in performing annual/semi-annual site compliance inspections.
• Assists in all aspects of the property’s maintenance, including grounds, custodial, preventive, corrective, deferred, and emergency.
• Contributes to resident retention programs.
• Learns and ensures compliance with all company, local, state, and federal safety rules.
• Conducts regularly scheduled safety meetings in accordance with all applicable guidelines. This includes monthly and quarterly reporting.
• Provides technical guidance and inspects work to validate that it is performed per requirements.
• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Company, property, and departmental policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensures unsafe conditions are corrected promptly.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• This position requires driving for the Company using either 1) a Company vehicle, at any frequency from Rarely to Constantly; or, 2) a Personal or Rental vehicle to conduct Company business more than 50% of the time to perform work duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Construction Management, or other related disciplines preferred
• In the absence of a degree, directly related job experience in the maintenance of multi-unit residential houses, apartment complexes, or other public use structures, where proven knowledge may offset the degree requirement is required
• 4-6 years of experience in building maintenance required
• Previous experience managing others preferred
• Have knowledge of the following trades/skills: electrical, HVAC, plumbing, carpentry, and general building maintenance
• Must be able to perform work outside in all weather conditions and perform physical work, as well as to lift weights of up to 50 pounds regularly and above 50 pounds occasionally.
• Willing and able to work occasional on-call shifts.
• Requires a self-motivated team player who pays close attention to detail and who can prioritize in a fast-moving environment.
• Must demonstrate strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, and prioritize effectively.
• Must combine effective leadership and strong technical knowledge with a positive and service-oriented attitude.
• Must motivate, delegate, and provide constructive feedback as appropriate to a team.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, particularly the ability to interact effectively with a wide range of different people in a variety of situations.
• High-level understanding of safety practices.
• Requires high-level use of technology platforms daily.
• DL NUMBER - Driver's License, Valid and in State required
• EPA 608 Certification required
• OSHA-10 Training required

Compensation

We are committed to offering competitive and equitable compensation. Final salaries will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, licenses, certifications, and/or experience. In addition to these factors – we believe in the importance of pay equity. We consider internal and external factors as a part of every final offer. We also offer a generous total compensation and benefits package.

Benefits

A competitive salary is only one part of your total rewards. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, medical, dental, life and disability insurance, HSA/FSA accounts, retirement, rewards programs, and so much more!

EEO/ADA

The Company and its affiliates provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.