Apartment Maintenance Manager

Description

About CVL

CVL is an established real estate investment and property management company with over two decades of experience building and managing vibrant, people-centered communities across the Midwest. With a portfolio of more than 1000 multifamily units and ambitious plans for strategic expansion, CVL is rooted in a strong culture of integrity, collaboration, and operational excellence.

At CVL, we prioritize people, act with integrity, foster vibrant communities, embrace innovation, and work together to deliver excellence — every day, in every role.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and dedicated Maintenance Manager to lead our maintenance operations and ensure the safety, functionality, and satisfaction of our communities. This role blends people leadership, administrative coordination, and hands-on technical expertise. The Maintenance Manager will oversee and mentor the maintenance team, manage budgets, ensure resident satisfaction, and perform complex maintenance tasks as needed.

This is a high-impact role for an individual who thrives in balancing leadership responsibilities with hands-on problem-solving and is committed to creating well-maintained, welcoming communities.

Key Responsibilities

People Management

• Oversee all property maintenance activities, ensuring work meets company quality and safety standards.
• Manage, train, and develop the maintenance team to ensure technical proficiency, safety compliance, and excellent resident service.
• Conduct regular inspections to verify work quality and identify improvement areas.
• Manage the maintenance budget, track expenses, and recommend cost-saving initiatives.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work culture that prioritizes resident satisfaction.

Administrative Management

• Assign, track, and oversee work orders to ensure timely and efficient completion.
• Oversee maintenance inventory, order supplies, and manage vendor relationships.
• Schedule maintenance staff to ensure adequate coverage and efficient operations.
• Perform HR-related functions, including performance reviews, hiring recommendations, and adherence to policies.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations, codes, and company standards.

Technical Maintenance

• Perform complex maintenance repairs requiring specialized expertise in areas such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry.
• Assist team members with difficult or emergency service calls.
• Provide technical guidance and support to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Participate in after-hours or emergency maintenance response as needed.

Why Join CVL?

• Play a key leadership role in maintaining vibrant, well-functioning communities.
• Join a mission-driven company with a 20-year track record of excellence.
• Lead a talented team while still engaging in hands-on technical work.
• Enjoy the stability of an established organization with opportunities for growth.

Requirements

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment and job site can be loud.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of maintenance experience, with at least 2 years in a lead role.
• Strong technical skills in multiple building systems (e.g., electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry).
• Proven leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills and customer-service orientation.
• Proficiency with maintenance management systems and basic computer applications.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required. 

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Cedar Valley Living, LLC. Provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.