Property Maintenance Manager | Lead Repairs & Make-Ready

Waterton Search; Briarcliff (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Pet insurance

401K + match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

Waterton is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the community’s maintenance program, including repairs, make-ready, and preventative maintenance at our Briarcliff, AR site. You will lead a service team and ensure OSHA compliance to maintain a safe, high-quality living environment.

Experience with preventative maintenance programs and vendor management is a plus. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of apartment maintenance experience with 2+ years in leadership, EPA-CFC certification, strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years of apartment maintenance experience
• 2+ years of leadership experience preferred
• EPA-CFC certification required; EPA-LBP required for communities built prior to 1978
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and deadline-management skills
• Proven leadership, problem solving, and team development capabilities
• Excellent customer service skills through respectful interactions and communications
• High school diploma preferred or equivalent relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Oversee the community’s maintenance program, including repairs, make-ready, and preventative maintenance.
• Lead service team (technicians and porters) and ensure high‑quality work and professional growth.
• Maintain the shop, inventory control, and OSHA compliance to ensure safety and readiness of the property.
• Manage make-ready and unit renovations during high-turnover periods while maintaining quality and timelines.
• Drive maintenance KPIs and resident satisfaction with 24–48 hour completion targets.
• Collaborate with the Community Manager and Capital Team on renovations and capital improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Deadline management

Customer service

Communication

Education

EPA-CFC certification

EPA-LBP certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Waterton is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the community’s maintenance program, including repairs, make-ready, and preventative maintenance at our Briarcliff, AR site. You will lead a service team and ensure OSHA compliance to maintain a safe, high-quality living environment.

Experience with preventative maintenance programs and vendor management is a plus. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of apartment maintenance experience with 2+ years in leadership, EPA-CFC certification, strong