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National Director of Maintenance

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Minimum eight (8) – ten (10) years of experience in property management, facilities and capital project administration, project management in a multi-family affordable housing environment.
  • Minimum five (5) years of supervisory and performance management experience.
  • Demonstrated experience developing and enforcing standardized maintenance policies across a portfolio.
  • Working knowledge of HUD multifamily programs and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure systematic, comprehensive maintenance standards across 235+ properties and 13,600+ units.
  • Develop, administer, and improve national maintenance policies and standards.
  • Establish, track, and report on maintenance KPIs across the national portfolio.
  • Design and lead a national technical training program for maintenance associates.

Key facts

  • Remote from: United States
  • Full time
  • Expert & Leadership (>10 years)
  • English

Other skills

  • Budgeting
  • Computer Literacy
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Personal Integrity
  • Leadership

About the company

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Volunteers of America

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At Volunteers of America, we are more than a nonprofit organization. We are a ministry of service that includes 16,000 paid, professional employees dedicated to helping those in need rebuild their lives and reach their full potential. Through our hundreds of human service programs, including housing and healthcare, Volunteers of America touches the lives of 1.5 million people in over 400 communities in 46 states as well as the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico each year. Since 1896, we have supported and empowered America's most vulnerable groups, including veterans, at-risk youth, the frail elderly, men and women returning from prison, homeless individuals and families, people with disabilities, and those recovering from addictions. Our work touches the mind, body, heart — and ultimately the spirit — of those we serve, integrating our deep compassion with highly effective programs and services. Approximately 60,000 volunteers throughout the country help our employees deliver these life-changing services

Company details

Company typeXLarge
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
Company size10001

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Job description

Care with Heart. Work with Purpose.

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) is seeking a Director of Maintenance. This role develops dashboards, reports, and analysis tools; consolidates data from multiple systems; supports financial and portfolio The National Director of Maintenance provides leadership and oversight of the physical condition, safety programs, preventive maintenance planning, and capital repair activities across the Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) nationwide affordable housing portfolio of 235+ properties and 13,600+ housing units located in thirty-seven (37) states and Puerto Rico.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Location: Remote 

Pay Range:  $134,000-$172,000 based on experience

Why You’ll Love It Here

  • Opportunity to shape strategy and drive organization-wide impact
  • Collaborative executive leadership team that values partnership and accountability
  • High-visibility role influencing performance, processes, and outcomes
  • Cross-functional collaboration across operations, finance, and clinical teams
  • Culture that empowers leaders to innovate, improve, and build strong teams

What We Offer

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan with Discretionary Employer Contribution
  • Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays & Sick Leave)
  • Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support
  • Wellness Incentives (up to $350 annually)
  • Early Pay Access (up to 50% up to $1000 of earned wages)
  • Career Development Opportunities

What You Bring (Requirements)

• Minimum eight (8) – ten (10) years of experience in property management, facilities and capital project administration, project management, construction, budgeting, and operations in a multi-family affordable housing environment; multi-state or national portfolio experience strongly preferred.

• Minimum five (5) years of supervisory and performance management experience, including coaching, mentoring, and training geographically dispersed maintenance teams.

• Demonstrated experience developing, administering, and enforcing standardized maintenance policies, procedures, and quality standards across a large portfolio.

• Experience establishing, tracking, and improving maintenance KPIs (e.g., work order completion and aging, unit turn time, preventive maintenance completion rates, emergency response time, deferred maintenance reduction, and inspection scores).

• Working knowledge of HUD multifamily programs (Section 202 PRAC, Section 811 PRAC, Section 8 HAP), LIHTC physical compliance requirements, and REAC/NSPIRE inspection protocols.

• Prior experience developing and managing operating and capital budgets, including capital budget justification, with excellent financial, contract negotiation, and vendor management skills.

• Prior purchasing, procurement, and inventory systems experience.

• Computer proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), email, and Teams or similar platforms; housing software experience (RealPage OneSite, Yardi, or comparable) preferred, with willingness to train and support site teams.

• Demonstrated experience affecting strategic change across a decentralized organization.

• Experience collaborating across departments to meet organizational goals and standards, acting with integrity in all business transactions; experience in agreement and contract management.

• Prior experience managing competitive bidding processes and national or regional vendor selection.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree preferred, or some college with equivalent experience.

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED equivalent required.

• Certifications preferred: Certified Manager of Maintenance (CMM), HVAC, OSHA, EPA Section 608, and others as defined by portfolio needs.

 

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Take a portfolio-wide approach to ensure systematic, comprehensive, and consistent maintenance standards, processes, and practices across 235+ properties and 13,600+ units in thirty-seven (37) states and Puerto Rico.

• Develop, administer, and continuously improve national maintenance policies, standards, and procedures; ensure they are communicated, implemented, and enforced consistently at every property, regardless of geography or program type.

• Maintain and update the national maintenance manual, standard scopes of work, unit turn standards, curb appeal standards, and life safety protocols.

• Coordinate compliance with local, state, and federal building codes and guidelines, and with HUD, LIHTC, lender, and investor physical requirements across all jurisdictions in which VOANS operates.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive system for testing compliance with VOANS standards, and for monitoring and reporting on the physical operations of the portfolio.

• Establish, track, and report on maintenance KPIs across the national portfolio, including work order completion and aging, unit turn time, preventive maintenance completion, emergency response time, vacancy readiness, deferred maintenance backlog, and REAC/NSPIRE inspection performance.

• Provide KPI dashboards and analysis to Real Estate Operations leadership, Asset Management, and Property Management leadership to support data-driven decision making.

• Build and execute property-level and portfolio-level maintenance operational plans that directly support Asset Management efforts to improve performance, including properties designated as Focus or Watchlist under the VOANS three-tier performance monitoring system.

• Work closely with Asset Management and Development leadership to improve ongoing site maintenance, physical operations, systems monitoring, and maximization of long-term asset value.

• Support due diligence, capital needs assessments, and physical transition planning for acquisitions, dispositions, refinancings, and management transitions across the portfolio.

• Design and lead a national technical training and development program for maintenance associates at all levels, in partnership with the Housing Quality and Training team, including hands-on support and classroom instruction as required

• Be accountable for maintenance budgets and capital expenses, from development of annual plans to forecasting and tracking of monthly and quarterly financials across the portfolio.

• Develop scopes and bids, and supervise large capital projects, including roof replacements, building systems, life safety upgrades, and storm or casualty repairs.

• Ensure exterior property standards are maintained, including landscaping, snow removal, and waste management, through appropriate site staffing and national or regional vendor contracts.

• Oversee national procurement strategies, inventory control standards for general supplies, parts, and equipment, and vendor insurance and licensing compliance.

• Coordinate department staffing models and schedules to ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness of common areas, residential units, and grounds

• Build trusting relationships with Property Management leadership (National Housing Corporation), Community Administrators, Asset Management, Housing Quality and Training, Resident Services, and other departmental leaders to enhance facilities operations.

• Collaborate with peers to ensure consistency and best practices across the organization.

• Prepare departmental reports relating to project performance, KPIs, goals, standards, and benchmarks for executive leadership, board committees, and external partners.

• Maintain good working relationships with community partners, investors, lenders, HUD field offices, and state and local agencies across the portfolio footprint.

• Regularly communicate and cooperate with lenders and investors on all physical plant reporting and regulatory issues.

• All other job-related projects as assigned.

About Volunteers of America National Services

 

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS) is a mission-driven organization dedicated to delivering high-quality healthcare, housing, and supportive services to those in need across the country.   We serve seniors, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and families through innovative programs that promote dignity, independence, and well-being.  With a strong commitment to compassion, integrity, and service, VOANS operates across multiple healthcare and housing settings nationwide. Our teams are united by a shared purpose, to strengthen communities and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve every day.  

 

 At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.

 

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