Maintenance Director

The purpose of this role is to ensure the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of all building systems across DOOR-managed properties. This role is intentionally hands-on, maintaining strong technical expertise and field presence, while also leading maintenance staff and managing external vendors to ensure high-quality, timely, and cost-effective maintenance delivery.

About the role

This role balances hands-on maintenance execution (50%) with supervisory, vendor, and budget management responsibilities (50%). The Maintenance Director will directly perform and troubleshoot complex maintenance issues while also overseeing technicians, contractors, schedules, compliance, and emergency response across the portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on maintenance work to maintain current technical skills and strong field presence.
• Troubleshoot equipment failures and diagnose complex system issues beyond standard technician capability.
• Address complex maintenance problems requiring advanced technical judgment and experience.
• Conduct facility and site assessments to evaluate building system conditions and maintenance needs.
• Support emergency maintenance response efforts when required.
• Supervise internal maintenance staff, including technicians and porters.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and develop maintenance staff with a focus on technical competency and safety compliance.
• Create maintenance schedules to ensure adequate coverage across the property portfolio.
• Assign maintenance tasks based on technician skill sets and monitor completion for quality and timeliness.
• Provide ongoing technical training and professional development for maintenance staff.
• Identify, vet, qualify, and maintain a preferred list of external contractors and specialized service providers.
• Solicit competitive bids from multiple vendors for significant repair or replacement projects.
• Manage contractor relationships, including scope definition, quality expectations, timelines, and performance monitoring.
• Address contractor performance issues through corrective action or vendor replacement when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with vendor onboarding requirements.
• Maintain accurate documentation for safety certifications, training records, inspections, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on maintenance and facility operations experience, including leadership of technicians and contractors.
• Strong technical expertise across building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, life-safety).
• Demonstrated experience supervising maintenance staff and managing external vendors.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex maintenance issues in the field.
• Experience developing preventive maintenance programs and managing departmental budgets.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards, building codes, and safety regulations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, equipment documentation, and vendor proposals.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in multifamily, commercial, or large-scale property operations.
• Trade certifications or licenses (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or related).
• Experience managing emergency response and after-hours maintenance operations.
• Familiarity with technology-enabled building systems or smart building environments.
• Familiarity with multifamily residential operations or access control & smart building technologies.

What do you bring to DOOR?

We are reimagining what a supportive workplace looks like, from the inside out. To ensure every team member feels valued, we provide competitive compensation packages that reflect your skills and contributions. We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits such as employer-sponsored health, dental, vision and life options, and generous PTO, and an all-of-you, inclusive approach to benefits:

• Parental Leave
• Flexible Time Off
• Flexible Working Days
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability Benefits
• Retail Planning
• DOOR Equipment Setup!

What is required (travel & physical requirements)?

• Regular on-site presence across properties, including emergency and unscheduled visits.
• Comfortable working in mechanical rooms, rooftops, utility spaces, and outdoor environments.
• Ability to lift and carry tools and equipment (up to ~50 lbs), climb ladders, and perform physical maintenance tasks.
• Standard business hours with on-call availability for emergencies, including evenings or weekends as needed.

What does DOOR bring to the table?

We embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment for all. Joining us means:

• Having teammates all over the world in the US, Argentina, Spain and Romania.
• Collaborating in a fast-paced environment where you can apply what you have learned in new challenges, and, more importantly, grow your career.
• Being encouraged to invent and innovate within your role and working in a company where calculated risk-taking is highly encouraged and thinking outside the box is a must.

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