CareerPlan

Maintenance Manager

Alight BlacksburgFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead building services and preventative maintenance for student living properties, ensuring safety, functionality, and optimal service for facilities teams and third-party vendors.

Role type

Senior Facilities Maintenance Manager

Builds

Safe, functional, and compliant multi-unit residential properties

Domain

Student housing / Multi-unit residential real estate

Required skills

HVAC systems management, plumbing, electrical systems, building automation systems (BAS), life safety systems, preventative maintenance planning, team supervision, budget management, vendor negotiation, code compliance (OSHA), inventory management, emergency response coordination

Preferred skills

Certified Pool Operator (CPO), experience with building automation systems, experience with life safety systems

Technologies

Building Automation Systems (BAS), CMMS, Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Manage all building services and preventative maintenance programs; Supervise day-to-day operations including HVAC, plumbing, fire protection, and general building maintenance; Monitor and diagnose major building systems including chilled water, boilers, generators, elevators, and roofing; Operate and manage life safety systems including fire pumps, sprinklers, and alarms; Prioritize and schedule maintenance work to ensure quality standards; Manage facilities budgets and track capital expenditures; Hire, train, and develop Facilities team members; Oversee contracted work, obtain bids, and negotiate with vendors; Conduct regular inspection tours for deficiencies and safety issues; Manage spare parts and tools inventory; Ensure compliance with safety procedures and health & safety policies; Coordinate deliveries and performance of facility vendors; Maintain records on major systems including manuals and warranties.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities