Director of Maintenance
Company: Elmington Living
Role summary
Director of Maintenance is a role at Elmington Living in Nashville, Tennessee, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-09-10. Experience level: 10+.
- Job title
- Director of Maintenance
- Company
- Elmington Living
- Location
- Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Trades & Construction
- Experience level
- 10+
- Date posted
- 2026-09-10
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a maintenance team at Elmington Living, where you'll have the chance to really make an impact. They're looking for someone with a strong background to ensure everything runs smoothly, and they offer competitive pay and benefits for this leadership role.
Job description
Director of Maintenance
Elmington Living
At Elmington Living, we don't just manage properties — we build communities people are proud to call home. As the team behind 70+ affordable and market-rate assets across the country, we've earned our reputation through relentless care, sharp execution, and an eye for detail that never quits, guided by People First, Always. Execution with Integrity. Excellence by Design.
Position Summary
The Director of Maintenance, based in Nashville, TN provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the maintenance function across Elmington's full multifamily portfolio, spanning affordable housing and conventional / market-rate communities throughout the Southeast. This role focuses on asset preservation, operational excellence, regulatory and physical-condition compliance, maintenance training, and capital project planning across both asset types. The Director of Maintenance serves as the organization's maintenance subject matter expert, partnering closely with Regional Vice Presidents, Regional and Property Managers, executive leadership, and the Development and Construction teams to protect the portfolio's physical assets while driving consistency, efficiency, and resident satisfaction — regardless of funding source or asset class.
WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE
Competitive compensation that reflects the market and the impact of the role
Bonus opportunities tied to achievable KPIs
Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting the 1st of the month following your hire date — no long waiting period
Company-provided life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
401(k) eligibility after 90 days, with company match
Vacation, sick, and personal time accrual to help you recharge
10 paid holidays each year
Cell phone reimbursement to support you while you're out in the field
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Maintenance Leadership
Provide maintenance leadership and support across the full portfolio of affordable and conventional communities
Establish and maintain company-wide maintenance standards, policies, and best practices, with track-specific guidance where affordable and conventional needs diverge
Conduct routine site visits and property assessments across both portfolio types
Identify operational risks and develop corrective action plans
Monitor maintenance KPIs, including work order completion rates, preventive maintenance compliance, and apartment home turn performance, with weighting appropriate to each asset type (e.g., turn speed and make-ready cost carry particular weight on the conventional side; inspection readiness carries particular weight on the affordable side)
Compliance Confidence
Lead portfolio preparation for NSPIRE inspections across HUD-assisted and tax-credit affordable communities
Lead preparation for lender- and insurer-driven physical condition assessments (PCAs) and loss-control inspections across the conventional portfolio
Perform mock inspections and compliance audits appropriate to each community's regulatory or ownership requirements
Develop corrective action plans and oversee implementation portfolio-wide
Train site teams on NSPIRE standards, PCA/lender inspection expectations, life safety requirements, and inspection protocols relevant to their communities
Track recurring deficiencies across the portfolio and establish preventative solutions
Team Leadership & Support
Design and implement maintenance training programs for both affordable and conventional site teams
Develop onboarding and skill-development curricula for Maintenance Supervisors and Technicians, including amenity and building-systems training relevant to conventional communities
Conduct in-person and virtual training sessions
Identify succession planning opportunities within maintenance teams portfolio-wide
Promote safety awareness and OSHA compliance across the portfolio
Capital Project Planning & Scoping
Assist in identifying capital improvement needs across both affordable and conventional communities
Develop scopes of work for major repair, replacement, and renovation projects, evaluating affordable projects against life-cycle and compliance needs and conventional projects against rent-premium and repositioning ROI
Conduct site assessments for roof replacements, HVAC upgrades, apartment home renovations, exterior improvements, plumbing and electrical upgrades, and accessibility improvements
Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and contractors to obtain proposals across both portfolio types
Support budget development and capital forecasting for the full portfolio
Budget & Vendor Management
Assist with annual maintenance and capital budget planning across affordable and conventional communities
Review maintenance expenditures and identify cost-saving opportunities
Develop strategic vendor relationships, including vendor pools suited to compliance-driven affordable scopes and value-add conventional renovation programs
Evaluate contractor performance and pricing
Support procurement and purchasing initiatives
Risk Management & Asset Preservation
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations across all communities
Monitor life-safety systems and emergency preparedness plans portfolio-wide
Evaluate property conditions and prioritize long-term asset preservation strategies for both affordable and conventional assets
Support insurance inspections and lender-required property assessments across the full portfolio
Qualifications & Requirements
7+ years of multifamily maintenance experience
3+ years in a regional or corporate maintenance leadership role
Strong understanding of both affordable housing operations (including tax credit housing requireme