Maintenance Manager at Venterra Realty in Houston, TX

ROLE: Maintenance Manager

REPORTS TO: Regional Maintenance Manager

LOCATION: Calais Midtown

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Maintenance Manager oversees property maintenance, ensuring efficient repairs, safety, and quality standards. This role troubleshoots issues, leads preventative maintenance, and mentors the team. Additionally, they collaborate with property leadership to improve operations and enhance the resident experience.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee property maintenance, including service ticket completions, inspections, repairs, preventative maintenance, unit turns, and upkeep of apartments and common areas.
• Lead maintenance team recruiting, mentoring, and employee performance/compensation review processes as required.
• Foster a high-performance culture by setting clear expectations, mentoring, providing feedback, and driving accountability within the maintenance team.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, ADA, Fair Housing, and other safety regulations while identifying and addressing hazards.
• Monitor budgets, control inventory, and coordinate with vendors and contractors for repairs and capital projects.
• Provide emergency and on-call maintenance support as needed.
• Support the team with other duties as needed to maintain resident satisfaction and property standards.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Extensive experience in multifamily maintenance or related field.
• Leadership experience and ability to train and mentor staff.
• HVAC certification required; CPO certification preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliances.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety protocols.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including participation in an on-call rotation.
• Lifting/carrying (supplies, equipment, etc.):
  • Over 75 lbs. Rare need
  • 25 – 75 lbs. Occasional need
  • 1 – 25 lbs. Constant need

BENEFITS

• Competitive Base Salary and performance bonus.
• A robust package of Health (Medical (PPO), Dental, Vision), 401k matching, paid vacation suite benefits and employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability, among other things.
• Educational Assistance / Reimbursement to support your drive to learn.
• 8 paid hours per year of Volunteer Time Off to serve the organization(s) of your choice.
• Access to thousands of employee discounts with BenefitHub.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Venterra Realty is a growing developer, owner, and operator of multifamily apartments with 90 mixed-use and multifamily communities across 22 major US cities. Over 50,000 people and more than 10,000 pets call Venterra "home"! The Venterra Team is focused on achieving excellence in serving its three major stakeholders: residents, employees, and investors. Venterra has enjoyed tremendous growth and financial success over its 24-year history. This success has been achieved through the exceptional commitment and dedication of Venterra's approximately 950 team members. Find out more about Venterra Realty and its award-winning company culture at Venterra.com.

Explore our communities at VenterraLiving.com, and visit Venterra.com to learn more about how we’re out-caring the competition by staying true to our value proposition: “We care more about renter experiences, which drives superior results.”

Venterra Realty is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all stages of the selection process.