Published:

Aug 20, 2025

Director of Maintenance - Multifamily

Director of Maintenance - Multifamily

Location:

Newark, NJ

Category:

Maintenance

Type:

Full-Time Hourly

Comp Range:

$130,000 - $150,000

At Percy, we’re building new ways to help multifamily professionals find career-defining opportunities at leading companies. We’re currently recruiting a Director of Maintenance to join a growing, mission-driven developer based in New Jersey.

This is a brand-new leadership role created to support the company's rapid growth. It’s the highest-level maintenance leadership role in the company, and you will lead maintenance operations for their entire 5,000+ unit portfolio of affordable multifamily properties. You will play a key role in shaping and scaling facilities operations. If you’re ready to leave your mark on a growing organization with real momentum, this is your chance.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead maintenance operations for the company's 5,000+ unit portfolio in New Jersey 

  • Lead, mentor, and develop site-level maintenance teams

  • Create scalable SOPs for maintenance, safety, and compliance

  • Play an active role in new construction, lease-up readiness, and vendor onboarding

  • Ensure compliance with all building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards

What You’ll Bring:

  • 5+ years of Regional or Director-level Maintenance Leadership experience in multifamily

  • Proven track record managing large teams and 1,000+ unit portfolios

  • Deep knowledge of construction, building systems, and code compliance

  • Experience supporting lease-ups and new construction

  • Comfortable with regional travel (mostly day trips within NJ)

  • Strong communication and leadership presence

Compensation & Perks:

  • Earn up to $150,000 base salary 

  • Full benefits package with health benefits at very low premiums

  • Opportunity to join a respected and growing affordable housing developer 

  • Direct exposure to top-level executives and company ownership 

  • Lead a growing company through a period of critical growth

Ready to lead at scale? Apply now and help define what’s next for this rapidly growing team.