Maintenance Manager

Lifestyle Communities, Ltd.; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LifestyleProperty Management seeks a Maintenance Manager to lead the facilities team at a luxury apartment community on-site in Durham, NC. You will supervise technicians and groundskeepers, manage work orders, and ensure safety and quality in maintenance operations.

Role requires HVAC certification, OSHA 10, and 2+ years in residential property maintenance management, with a valid driver's license to operate site equipment. Collaborative, safety‑minded leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• HVAC Certification (EPA 608) required.
• OSHA 10 certification required.
• 2+ years of residential apartment or facilities management experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate company equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversees maintenance technician(s) and groundskeeper(s); prioritizes and executes work orders; manages inventory and supplies.
• Handles emergency service calls on a rotation and supports seasonal tasks such as snow removal.
• Develops maintenance staff through skill-building in appliance repair, unit make-ready, plumbing, HVAC troubleshoot, etc.
• Creates and executes preventative maintenance programming.
• Manages vendor relationships and assists in capital projects at assigned asset.
• Supports hosting resident events and collaborates with the team to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Maintenance management

Customer service

Time management

Decision making

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Maintenance ManagerApply: On-site: Durham, NC: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R-100972**Job Description:*** **Title** Maintenance Manager* **Company** LifestyleProperty Management* **Department** Maintenance* **Reports To** Community Manager* **Wage Category** Non-Exempt **Who We Are**Every day, we take deliberate action to nurture a culture that is grounded in our purpose, to Build a ConnectionTM. No matter your area of expertise, at LC, you’ll find your why and your place to belong. Guided by our core values of performance, quality, communication, teamwork, and leadership, you’ll be empowered to fuel our growth and create a lasting legacy in our communities. Are you ready to make an impact? **The Team You Will Join**At the heart of LC is our vision to create community. Lifestyle Communities’ (LC) Home team does just that. You’ll join a dynamic team committed to activating the company’s purpose each day by building meaningful connections and putting our customers first. You’ll push past the status quo to provide an experience that’s unmistakably LC. **Who You Are**The Facilities & Maintenance team at LC is looking for a talented individual to elevate our resident and community experience in a values-based manner reflective of our purpose. In this role, you’ll manage the facilities and maintenance operations at one of our luxury apartment communities, while guiding a team of direct reports to impact. **The Difference You Will Make*** Oversees maintenance technician(s) and groundskeeper(s), manages prioritization of and execution of work order requests, and maintains inventory and supplies.* Handles emergency service calls on a rotational basis and ensures community grounds are clean and free of debris and assists with seasonal work such as snow removal.* Develops team members in maintenance skill set up to include appliance repair, unit make ready, plumbing, HVAC troubleshoot, etc.* Creates and executes preventative maintenance programming.* Manages and builds vendor relationships at assigned asset and assists in the management of capital projects.* Supports hosting resident events and collaborates with the team to facilitate and organize events and ensures customer satisfaction scores are maintained at assigned asset to the company standard. **What You’ll Bring*** High school degree or equivalent.* HVAC Certification required, EPA 608, OSHA 10 certification* 2+ years of previous residential apartment or facilities management experience required and experience managing a maintenance team within an urban multi-family property required.* Proven customer experience delivery necessary. Strong time management skills and attention to detail needed. Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills needed.* Hold a valid, unrestricted driver's license and ability to operate company equipment, including but not limited to golf carts and maintenance vehicles.* Ability to operate tools and equipment in accordance to safety guidelines at all times is essential. **Direct Reports and Reporting Relationship**You will lead a team of Maintenance professionals, in addition to the ability to achieve results by working with others within the organization, regardless of the reporting relationship, is a critical success factor. **Physical Demands and Work Environment**The physical demands and work environment described herein are representative of the criteria that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform these functions in accordance with applicable law. **Physical Demands:** While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have significant mobility (walking, climbing, stooping), manual dexterity (using tools, operating equipment, fine motor skills), and strength (lifting up to 50 lbs., sometimes more with assistance), often in varied environments with potential exposure to noise, chemicals, and temperature extremes, requiring stamina, good vision, and occasional long periods of standing or sitting, all while managing both office duties and project work. **Work Environment:** While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to an office environment with their primary exposure being on project work/sites. LPMMT123