Maintenance Director

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building affordable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Washington DC, Fairstead owns and manages a portfolio of more than 30,000 apartments, including pipeline, across 28 states. As an integrated owner, operator, and innovator, Fairstead brings development, construction, and property management under one unified platform to deliver high-quality affordable housing that serves our residents at scale.

At Fairstead, we believe affordable housing should be thoughtfully designed, professionally managed, and responsibly operated. We seek to create and preserve housing that serves residents while delivering long-term value to communities, partners, and stakeholders.

Fairstead challenges industry norms through our tech-forward, entrepreneurial approach to affordable housing. In addition to core real estate capabilities, we operate innovative service lines designed to improve resident outcomes, strengthen communities, and drive operational efficiency. We embrace digital transformation, data-driven decision-making, and emerging technologies, including AI, to build scalable systems that support sustainable growth, grounded in a culture of entrepreneurship, innovation, partnership, dedication, and integrity.

The Maintenance Director provides direction and oversight to the maintenance property(s). In alignment with corporate goals, they will create strategies and design objectives. They construct maintenance policies and procedures that are compliant with Occupational Safety and Health regulations. Additionally, they create a preventative maintenance system and procedures to manage daily operations efficiently. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Sets overall maintenance department goals, processes, or procedures to accomplish company objectives. 

• Ensures all health, safety, and regulations are followed. 

• Creates a preventive maintenance system and procedures to keep daily operations running smoothly. 

• Manage and execute base facility maintenance program to include assessments, preventative maintenance, repair, and minor construction projects. 

• Manage extensive renovations throughout facility. Saving the facility substantial expense through internal project management and completion within time and budget. 

• Provide leadership in developing company policies and programs for an awareness of general safety and OSHA requirements. 

• Establish operational safety policies and procedures to prevent incidents / accidents and ensure consistent compliance with OSHA requirements. 

• Conduct and maintain all records for fire safety, emergency preparedness, hurricane evacuation according to state local and company guidelines. 

• Manage extensive renovations throughout facility, saving the facility substantial expense through internal project management and completion within time and budget. 

• Perform a wide variety of skilled maintenance and repair tasks requiring knowledge of one or more building trades. 

• Performs other related duties as required. 

BENEFITS: 

• Generous employer contribution for Medical Insurance through Meritain Health 

• Employer Paid Vision Plans. 

• Company Matched 401(k) Retirement Plan: 100% of the first 3%; 50% of the next 2%. 

• 12+ paid Holidays. 

• 15 days of PTO. 

• 7 Sick days. 

• Employer Paid Life Insurance. 

• Flexible Spending Account. 

• Nationwide Pet Insurance. 

• Disability Insurance. 

• Laser Correction Discount. 

• Employee Discounts on appliances, apparel, and more. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Experience in property management and preventative maintenance programs, HVAC systems, janitorial/housekeeping procedures, financial operations, and supervision of personnel. 

• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, vendors, and associates. 

• Adhere to tight deadlines and quick turnaround for deliverables. 

• Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment where adaptability is imperative. 

• Strong written and oral skills. 

• Accurate with a strong attention to detail. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 

Diversity in backgrounds and experiences is key to Fairstead’s success. Being an equal opportunity employer is a central tenet of our philosophy that shapes who we are and the communities we serve. Our goal is to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, location, and other market benchmarks.