About Waterton At Waterton, we believe in finding the good and leaving it better. For over 30 years, we’ve been passionate about delivering incredible resident experiences, made possible by offering an extraordinar…
Skills: Maintenance management, Team leadership, Budget management, Preventative maintenance, Inventory control
About Waterton Waterton has grown from very humble beginnings with one phone and two desks to the successful, nationally recognized real estate investment and property management firm it is today. As Waterton has evolved…
Santa Clara County, California, United States · On-site
$110k–$148k/yr
Senior
About Waterton Waterton has grown from very humble beginnings with one phone and two desks to the successful, nationally recognized real estate investment and management firm it is today. As Waterton has evolved and grow…
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Skills: Customer service, Communication, Professionalism, Problem solving, Computer software
Who is Waterton? We are passionate about delivering an incredible Resident Experience, which we believe is made possible by offering an extraordinary experience for our talented associates. We value performance that deli…
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About Waterton Waterton has grown from very humble beginnings with one phone and two desks to the successful, nationally recognized real estate investment and property management firm it is today. As Waterton has evolved…
About Waterton Waterton has grown from very humble beginnings with one phone and two desks to the successful, nationally recognized real estate investment and property management firm it is today. As Waterton has evolved…
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About Waterton At Waterton, we believe in finding the good and leaving it better. For over 30 years, we’ve been passionate about delivering incredible resident experiences, made possible by offering an extraordinar…
Skills: Maintenance management, Team leadership, Preventative maintenance, Budget management, Inventory control
Job Summary As a Waterton Service (Maintenance) Technician II, you are an integral part of our mission “to provide a great place to live” for our residents. You will help maintain the physical condition of th…
Skills: Building maintenance, Electrical repair, HVAC maintenance, Plumbing, Appliance repair
About Waterton At Waterton, we believe in finding the good and leaving it better. For over 30 years, we’ve been passionate about delivering incredible resident experiences, made possible by offering an extraordinar…
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About Waterton Waterton has grown from very humble beginnings with one phone and two desks to the successful, nationally recognized real estate investment and property management firm it is today. As Waterton has evolved…
About Waterton At Waterton, we believe in finding the good and leaving it better. For over 30 years, we’ve been passionate about delivering incredible resident experiences, made possible by offering an extraordinar…
About Waterton Waterton has grown from very humble beginnings with one phone and two desks to the successful, nationally recognized real estate investment and property management firm it is today. As Waterton has evolved…
About Waterton At Waterton, we believe in finding the good and leaving it better. For over 30 years, we’ve been passionate about delivering incredible resident experiences, made possible by offering an extraordinar…
Skills: Maintenance management, Team leadership, Budget management, Preventative maintenance, Inventory control
Job Summary As a Waterton Service (Maintenance) Technician II, you are an integral part of our mission “to provide a great place to live” for our residents. You will help maintain the physical condition of th…
Skills: Building maintenance, Electrical repair, HVAC maintenance, Plumbing, Appliance repair
Job Summary As a Waterton Service (Maintenance) Technician I, you are an integral part of our mission “to provide a great place to live” for our residents. You will help maintain the physical condition of the…
Skills: Building maintenance, Electrical repair, HVAC repair, Plumbing, Appliance repair
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Full-time
high school
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, Pet insurance, 401k with match
Posted 23h ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The Maintenance Manager oversees the daily operations of community maintenance, including repairs, preventative maintenance, and unit renovations. They are responsible for leading and developing the service team while ensuring compliance with safety standards and managing the maintenance budget.
Requirements
Candidates should have at least 5 years of apartment maintenance experience and 2 years of leadership experience. An EPA-CFC certification is required, along with strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Full job description
About Waterton
At Waterton, we believe in finding the good and leaving it better. For over 30 years, we’ve been passionate about delivering incredible resident experiences, made possible by offering an extraordinary experience for our talented associates. We value adaptability, curiosity, accountability, and commitment to excellence. If this sounds like you, we’d love to meet you.
Job Summary
As a Waterton Service Manager (Maintenance Manager), you will oversee the overall maintenance of the community – repairs, make-ready process, and preventative maintenance. The ideal candidate is resilient, results-oriented, curious, adaptable, and has an ownership mindset.
What You Need to Succeed
We are looking for a technical leader who embodies our core values.
An Ownership Mindset (Own It)
Leadership starts with accountability. By taking pride in the physical asset and empowering your service team, you ensure a safe, functional, and high-quality community environment.
Lead, coach, and develop the service team (technicians and porters), ensuring high-quality work, strong performance and professional growth.
Maintain the “Heart of the House” by overseeing shop organization, inventory control, and the proper care of tools and equipment, while ensuring full compliance with OSHA standards, fire safety codes, and MSDS documentation.
Resiliency (Be Kind)
Technical leaders create stability during challenges. By remaining calm and solution-oriented, you keep operations moving during high-pressure situations.
Lead emergency response efforts for major mechanical failures, weather events, or high-priority incidents with efficiency and composure.
Manage the make-ready and unit renovation process during high-turnover periods, ensuring unit quality remains high even when timelines are tight.
Results Orientation (Get It Done)
Exceptional Service Managers understand that physical upkeep drives financial value and resident satisfaction. By achieving maintenance KPIs, you operate with ownership and accountability.
Drive resident satisfaction by optimizing workflows to meet 24 to 48-hour completion targets.
Execute preventative maintenance programs and manage the maintenance budget by monitoring expenses and securing competitive vendor bids.
Adaptability (Listen & Talk)
Change is constant and adaptable service leaders keep the community competitive. By communicating clearly with the on-site team and vendors, you bridge the gap between office operations and maintenance execution.
Collaborate with the Community Manager and Capital Team to coordinate unit renovations and capital improvement projects.
Communicate technical issues to all stakeholders (residents and office staff) in a clear, professional, and empathetic manner.
Curiosity (Have Fun)
Curiosity drives performance. Strategic problem-solvers identify root causes to implement long-term fixes and find cost savings.
Investigate recurring issues to identify root causes, seeking creative solutions to reduce utility consumption or recurring repair costs.
Stay current on building technology and green energy initiatives that could improve the community’s efficiency or appeal.
What You’ll Bring – Desired Skills and Experience
5+ years of apartment maintenance experience and 2+ years of leadership experience preferred.
EPA-CFC certification required; EPA-LBP required for communities built prior to 1978.
Strong organizational, multitasking, and deadline-management skills.
Proven leadership, problem solving, and team development capabilities.
Excellent customer service skills through respectful interactions and communications.
High school diploma preferred or equivalent relevant experience.
At Waterton, we recognize that compensation and benefits are important not only to our associates but to their families as well. We offer a wide variety of benefits including:
Competitive compensation and incentive program participation
Full suite of benefits including Medical, Dental, Life, Disability, and even pet insurance
401K + match
Generous paid time off, volunteer time off, and paid holidays
Generous parental leave
A commitment to life-long learning through learning plans that include internal and external training, as well as consideration for tuition reimbursement
Commitment to job and career advancement
Waterton welcomes all.
Waterton is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Waterton will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Real Estate Investor & Operator with a focus on Multi-Family and Hospitality. #FindTheGoodLeaveItBetter
Industry
Real Estate
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1995
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
22,343
Waterton is a real estate investment and property management company with a focus on U.S. multifamily and hospitality properties. Founded in 1995, Waterton executes value add and credit strategies and manages a national portfolio of properties on behalf of institutional investors, family offices and financial institutions. Waterton is privately held and is headquartered in Chicago with regional teams throughout the United States. As of June 30, 2026, Waterton’s portfolio includes approximately $10 billion in real estate assets.
Offices: 222 S Riverside Plaza, 20th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60606, US
Real EstateDevelopmentHospitalityProperty ManagementValue-AddMulti-FamilyResidentialInvestment Managementsingle family rentalsand Core
Real Estate Investor & Operator with a focus on Multi-Family and Hospitality. #FindTheGoodLeaveItBetter
Industry
Real Estate
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1995
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
LinkedIn followers
22,343
Waterton is a real estate investment and property management company with a focus on U.S. multifamily and hospitality properties. Founded in 1995, Waterton executes value add and credit strategies and manages a national portfolio of properties on behalf of institutional investors, family offices and financial institutions. Waterton is privately held and is headquartered in Chicago with regional teams throughout the United States. As of June 30, 2026, Waterton’s portfolio includes approximately $10 billion in real estate assets.
Offices: 222 S Riverside Plaza, 20th Floor, Chicago, Illinois 60606, US
Real EstateDevelopmentHospitalityProperty ManagementValue-AddMulti-FamilyResidentialInvestment Managementsingle family rentalsand Core