Maintenance Training and Operations Manager (920)

Elderly Housing Development & Operations Corporation (EHDOC); Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Pension

401K

Job summary

Elderly Housing Development & Operations Corporation (EHDOC) is seeking a Maintenance Training & Operations Manager to lead day-to-day maintenance across properties, develop training aligned with HUD guidelines, and ensure OSHA safety standards are met.

You will partner with HR and regional managers to drive performance, manage budgets, and sustain a high-performing maintenance team with a focus on compliance and resident safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field.
• 5+ years in maintenance management, preferably in affordable or elderly housing.
• Strong knowledge of HUD regulations and NSPIRE requirements.
• Experience in training and performance management.
• Proficiency with CMMS and maintenance budgeting tools.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee routine maintenance and safety of units, common areas, and grounds.
• Manage work-order systems, KPIs, and NSPIRE scores.
• Coordinate with contractors for repairs and capital projects.
• Develop annual maintenance budgets and manage inventory.
• Train staff at each property and align with HUD/OSHA standards.
• Conduct performance evaluations and create development plans for staff.

Skills

Leadership

Training & Development

Communication

Maintenance Oversight

Budgeting

CMMS

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Facilities Management

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Maintenance Training & Operations Manager

(Nonprofit Subsidized Elderly Housing)

Location

Plantation, FL or Pittsburgh, PA

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Pension, 401K

Travel Required

70% or greater

Position Overview

Responsible for assessing and directing day-to-day maintenance operations at each property, developing training programs, and ensuring compliance with HUD and OSHA regulations for elderly housing. This role partners closely with HR, Field Operations Staff and Regional Managers to manage performance, foster professional development, and maintain a high-performing maintenance team at each property.

Key Responsibilities

Maintenance Operations

• Oversee routine assessments, preventive and emergency maintenance to ensure safe, habitable units, common areas and grounds.
• Manage work-order systems, prioritize tasks, and track knowledge performance indicators (KPIs) like response time and NSPIRE scores.
• Coordinate with contractors for specialized repairs and capital projects.
• Develop annual maintenance budgets and manage inventory.

Training & Development

• Train all new Maintenance Staff at each property
• Design and facilitate training aligned with HUD guidelines and OSHA safety standards.
• Maintain training records and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct skills assessments and create development plans for maintenance staff.

HUD Compliance

• Ensure adherence to subsidized elderly housing regulations - HUD (Section 202, REAC, PRAC), Tax credit, LITHC, etc.
• Prepare for inspections and implement corrective actions.
• Integrate subsidized elderly housing regulation updates into maintenance and training practices.

Performance Management (in collaboration with HR)

• Partner with HR to establish clear performance expectations and competency frameworks for maintenance staff.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations, provide feedback, and implement improvement plans.
• Identify high-potential employees for potential advancement opportunities and coordinate succession planning.
• Collaborate on employee relations issues, disciplinary actions, and retention strategies.
• Align training programs with performance gaps and organizational goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years in maintenance management, ideally in affordable or elderly housing.
• Strong knowledge of HUD regulations and NSPIRE requirements.
• Experience in training and performance management.
• Proficiency with Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and maintenance budgeting tools.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Preferred Certifications/Skills

• Supervisory Maintenance Training
• Certified Manager of Maintenance (CMM)
• OSHA 501 Train the Trainer Certification or similar credentials.