Maintenance Director: Service & Asset Leader

J Street Property Services; Celina (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

J Street Property Services seeks a Maintenance Director for One Preston Station to lead the onsite service team, oversee preventive maintenance, and ensure apartment readiness while partnering with the Community Director to deliver a resident-focused experience.

The role combines hands-on technical leadership with team development, safety compliance, and asset stewardship to drive operational excellence and high resident satisfaction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 3–5 years hands-on maintenance experience in multifamily housing or facility operations.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or lead maintenance experience preferred.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification preferred, or ability to obtain as required.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, carpentry, painting, building systems, and general maintenance practices.
• Ability to read blueprints, service manuals, safety documentation, and equipment specifications.
• Ability to safely operate tools and maintenance equipment and supply and maintain a basic personal tool set.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, schedule, supervise, and coach the onsite service team to create clear expectations, accountability, productivity, and positive team culture.
• Provide ongoing feedback, development, and hands‑on support so team members have the tools and knowledge to succeed.
• Lead by example in professionalism, safety, communication, urgency, and quality of work.
• Manage daily maintenance operations, including resident service requests, make-readies, preventative maintenance, inspections, and emergency response.
• Conduct regular inspections of apartment homes, building systems, amenities, grounds, and common areas to proactively identify maintenance needs.
• Maintain an organized, well-stocked, and safe maintenance shop in accordance with company procedures and applicable safety requirements.
• Monitor service workload, apartment turn progress, recurring repair trends, and property needs; communicate risks or barriers before they affect residents or operations.
• Ensure service requests are completed timely, professionally, and with respect for the resident’s home and experience.
• Partner with the Community Director to resolve resident concerns, recurring service issues, and opportunities to improve resident satisfaction.
• Support resident retention and community initiatives through reliable service and well-maintained apartment homes and amenities.
• Coordinate and oversee third-party vendors and contractors; confirm scope, quality, completion, and compliance with company standards.
• Support capital improvements, special projects, and property initiatives in partnership with the Community Director and regional leadership.
• Manage service-related purchasing, inventory, and expenses within approved parameters while balancing quality, urgency, and stewardship of property resources.
• Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA requirements, Fair Housing requirements, property safety standards, and J Street policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate work-order records, safety documentation, supply inventories, key-control systems, and other required service records.
• Identify and elevate significant life-safety, building-system, operational, or property concerns through the appropriate leadership channels.
• Participate in and lead the community’s on-call and emergency-response responsibilities as assigned.
• Work closely with the Community Director and regional leadership to support financial, operational, resident satisfaction, and property performance goals.
• Communicate clearly regarding apartment readiness, service trends, vendor needs, capital needs, and operational risks.
• Bring an ownership mindset to the community by protecting the asset, developing the team, and following through on commitments.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Supervisory experience

CPO certification

Plumbing

Electrical

HVAC

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Tools and equipment operation

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic personal tool set

Job description

J Street Property Services seeks a Maintenance Director for One Preston Station to lead the onsite service team, oversee preventive maintenance, and ensure apartment readiness while partnering with the Community Director to deliver a resident-focused experience.

The role combines hands-on technical leadership with team development, safety compliance, and asset stewardship to drive operational excellence and high resident satisfaction.