Senior Maintenance Director - Multi-Property Portfolio

Vier Management, LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Rent discount

Job summary

Vier Management is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead and coach maintenance teams across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. You will drive preventive maintenance programs, manage budgets and vendors, and ensure every community meets safety and quality standards for residents to call home.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on maintenance knowledge, and a track record of improving operations across multiple properties.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in apartment or rental property maintenance.
• At least 2 years supervising a team.
• Strong knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and boiler systems.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and multiple properties.
• Familiarity with building codes, OSHA, and fair housing rules.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and coach maintenance teams at every community.
• Ensure staffing for daily work orders, readies, and after-hours emergencies.
• Keep work orders moving for timely, quality repairs.
• Build and run the preventive maintenance program for key systems.
• Inspect communities regularly and enforce standards across sites.
• Oversee unit turns, capital projects, and renovations as directed.
• Prepare and manage the annual maintenance budget and identify savings.
• Bid, hire, and manage contractors and vendors with scopes and quality checks.
• Manage shop inventory, tools, and equipment across the portfolio.
• Conduct safety training and ensure compliance with codes and regulations.
• Serve as the main maintenance contact for residents, managers, and ownership.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Vendor management

Preventive maintenance planning

Safety compliance

Effective communication

Job description

Vier Management is seeking an experienced Maintenance Manager to lead and coach maintenance teams across Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. You will drive preventive maintenance programs, manage budgets and vendors, and ensure every community meets safety and quality standards for residents to call home.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on maintenance knowledge, and a track record of improving operations across multiple properties.