About this opportunity
J Street Property Services lists this Maintenance Director - One Preston Station opportunity in celina, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
THE OPPORTUNITY
At J Street, the Service Director is more than the leader of maintenanceoperations—you are the person responsible for how the community functions, feels, and performs from a service perspective.
You’lllead the onsite service team, protect the physicalasset, drive preventative maintenance and apartment readiness, and partner closely with the Community Director to deliver a resident experience built on responsiveness, quality, and follow-through.This role combines hands‑on technical leadership with team development, operational discipline, and an ownership mindset.
WHAT YOU’LL OWN
Lead the Service Team
Lead, train, schedule, supervise, and coach the onsite service team to create clear expectations, accountability, productivity, and positive team culture.
Provide ongoing feedback, development, and hands‑on support so team members have the tools and knowledge to succeed.
Lead by example in professionalism, safety, communication, urgency, and quality of work.
Drive Maintenance Operations
Manage daily maintenance operations, including resident service requests, make‑readies, preventative maintenance, inspections, and emergency response.
Conduct regular inspections of apartment homes, building systems, amenities, grounds, andcommon areasto proactivelyidentifymaintenance needs.
Maintain an organized, well-stocked, and safe maintenance shopin accordance withcompany procedures and applicable safety requirements.
Monitorservice workload, apartment turn progress, recurring repair trends, and property needs; communicate risks or barriers before they affect residents or operations.
Protect the Resident Experience
Ensure service requests are completedtimely, professionally, and with respectforthe resident’s home and experience.
Partner with the Community Director to resolve resident concerns, recurring service issues, and opportunities to improve resident satisfaction.
Support resident retention and community initiatives through reliable service and well‑maintained apartment homes and amenities.
Own Vendors, Projects & Expenses
Coordinate and oversee third‑party vendors and contractors; confirm scope, quality, completion, and compliance with company standards.
Support capital improvements, special projects, and property initiatives in partnership with the Community Director and regional leadership.
Manage service‑related purchasing, inventory, and expenses within approved parameters while balancing quality, urgency, and stewardship of property resources.
Safety, Compliance & Property Stewardship
Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA requirements, Fair Housing requirements, property safety standards, and J Street policies and procedures.
Maintain accuratework‑order records, safety documentation, supply inventories, key‑control systems, and other required service records.
Identifyand escape significant life‑safety, building‑system, operational, or property concerns through theappropriate leadershipchannels.
Participatein and lead the community’s on‑call and emergency‑response responsibilities as assigned.
Partner for Property Performance
Work closely with the Community Director and regional leadership to support financial, operational, resident satisfaction, and property performance goals.
Communicate clearlyregardingapartment readiness, service trends, vendor needs, capital needs, and operational risks.
Bring an ownership mindset to the community by protecting theasset, developing the team, and following through on commitments.
WHAT YOU BRING
High school diploma or equivalent required.
3–5 years of hands‑on maintenance experience in multifamily housing or facility operations.
At least 1 year of supervisory or lead maintenance experience preferred.
EPA Universal or Type II/III HVAC certificationrequired.
Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification preferred, or ability to obtain as required by the community.
Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, appliances, carpentry, painting, building systems, and general maintenance practices.
Ability to read blueprints, service manuals, safety documentation, and equipment specifications.
Ability to safelyoperatetools and maintenance equipment and supply andmaintaina basic personal tool set.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportationrequired.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Ability tolift upto 50 lbs., climb ladders,bend,kneel, reach, and perform physical maintenance work.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Availability to work weekends and holidays as scheduled andparticipatein the community’s on‑call rotation.
Ability to respond to emergency service needsin accordance withJ Street procedures and assigned responsibilities.
THE J STREET WAY
Our values define how we lead our teams, serve residents, protect our communities, and partner with one another.
SERVICE
We look for opportunities to make the experience better—for residents, clients, and one another.
EARN IT
We bring effort, follow-through, and a willingness to keep learning.
OWN IT
We take responsibility for the result, including the fix when somethingdoesn’tgo as planned.
TRUTH OVER COMFORT
We communicate directly, respectfully, and transparently.
STEWARDSHIP
We treat the communities, resources, and relationships entrusted to us like theymatter,becausethey do.
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Worksite address
celina, OH, 45822, US
Who can apply
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