Maintenance Manager

Role Overview

The Maintenance Manager will own all city and municipal occupancy renewal inspections across the portfolio, perform minor on-site repairs, working closely with the local Maintenance Coordinator and Property Managers to keep properties compliant, safe, and well-maintained.

You'll be the company representative who shows up when the city calls for an inspection, the person who fixes the small stuff on the spot so it doesn't become a bigger problem, the friendly, professional face residents and clients interact with directly, the one who knows which local vendors to trust when a job needs to be outsourced, and the manager who directs and supports our Maintenance Coordinator day to day.

Core Responsibilities

City Inspections & Compliance

• Attend and manage all city/municipal inspections (code enforcement, permit inspections, fire/safety, rental licensing renewals)
• Own and track the inspection calendar across the full portfolio
• Walk properties ahead of scheduled inspections to catch and fix obvious issues proactively
• Serve as the direct point of contact with city inspectors and officials
• Coordinate and attend re-inspections when needed

Maintenance & Repairs

• Perform minor repairs on the spot (patch drywall, fix leaks, replace smoke/CO detectors, tighten railings, address common code-violation items, etc.)
• Diagnose issues in person and determine what can be handled immediately versus what should be routed to the Maintenance Coordinator for outsourced vendor dispatch
• Support the Maintenance Coordinator on larger-scope work or anything requiring a licensed trade (electrical, plumbing beyond minor fixes, gas, HVAC, roofing)
• Ability to take emergency call shifts for immediate action during non business hours to mitigate damage/loss of managed properties
• Other duties as assigned

Team Management

• Serve as the Maintenance Coordinator's escalation point for decisions, unusual issues, or judgment calls

Vendor Management

• Build and maintain a local pool of qualified, reliable vendors and contractors (electricians, plumbers, HVAC, roofing, etc.) for work that falls outside this role's scope
• Vet new vendors for licensing, quality, and reliability before they're added to the pool; conduct on-site quality checks on completed vendor work
• Maintain relationships with existing vendors; be the local, in-person point of contact they know and trust
• Flag underperforming vendors and help source replacements as needed

Resident & Client Communication

• Serve as a local point of contact for residents during inspections, repairs, and site visits; answering questions, setting expectations on timelines, and keeping interactions professional and courteous
• Notify residents in advance of scheduled city inspections or repair visits, and coordinate access/entry as needed
• Communicate directly with property owners/clients on inspection outcomes, violation status, and repair updates when needed

What We're Looking For

• Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from manager to accomplish objectives
• Proficiency with email and Google Office applications
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results
• 1 Year of Property Management experience or similar field, preferred
• Use of Appfolio or similar Property Management software, preferred
• General maintenance/handyman experience; you don't need to be a licensed tradesperson, but you should be comfortable and competent handling common residential repairs
• Basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing, or HVAC systems (even if not licensed)
• Familiarity with city required inspections, permitting, and rental licensing processes strongly preferred
• Good judgment on when to fix something yourself versus escalate it; this matters as much as hands-on repair skill
• Comfortable serving as the face of the company with city inspectors and officials
• Strong organizational skills; able to track inspection deadlines and follow-ups across a large portfolio without things falling through the cracks
• Clear, consistent communicator
• Strong interpersonal skills; comfortable interacting directly and professionally with residents, property owners/clients, and city officials, sometimes all in the same day

If You Value

• Being respected for your work
• Knowing what’s expected of you
• Working with people who communicate clearly
• Growing your skills over time

We would love to hear from you!

Benefits

• Company Vehicle
• Health, Dental, Vision, 401K and more
• 7 paid full holidays, and 4 half-day holidays and Paid Time Off
• M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Supportive leadership and team environment
• Training and skill development opportunities
• Pathways for advancement within maintenance or property operations
• Tools, systems, and structure to help you succeed in your role
• Team-building outings and events

Equal Opportunity & Employment Disclosure

RPM Iowa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Employment with RPM Iowa is at-will, meaning it may be terminated by either the employee or the company at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

Business needs and role requirements may lead to changes in job responsibilities, compensation, and benefits.

RPM Iowa conducts background checks where permitted by law and applicable to the position.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Property maintenance: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000