Job Description

Are you a skilled maintenance leader who takes pride in ensuring safe, high-performing residential communities? A natural problem solver who excels at managing workflows, optimizing budgets, and leading technical teams? If so, then you might be a great fit for our Maintenance Manager position!

The VHA provides affordable housing and housing assistance for more than 12,000 residents of Clark County, Washington. In addition to affordable housing, the VHA’s community development activities also shape the lives of the people and neighborhoods we serve. The Maintenance Manager oversees the efficient operation, maintenance, and safety of the Vancouver Housing Authority’s facilities and assets. This role directs maintenance staff, implements policies and processes for effective service delivery, resolves operational challenges, and supports emergency responses to resident and property needs. The position collaborates with internal departments to maintain a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for both residents and employees.

Your skills and abilities will support our mission as you:

• Direct, train, and evaluate Lead Mechanics and trades staff; coordinate OSHA/WISHA safety training and manage on-call emergency dispatch schedules.
• Develop and execute maintenance policies, workflows, and preventative maintenance programs to keep building systems operating at peak efficiency.
• Evaluate, prioritize, and assign property work orders; draft contractual scopes of work, and manage external vendor relationships.
• Monitor tool and supply inventory, authorize purchases, and coordinate project services within the approved portfolio budget.
• Maintain full compliance with VHA, OSHA, WISHA, and DOSH safety rules, ensuring all building codes and standards are strictly followed.
• Conduct routine self-inspections of work areas and properties to identify, eliminate, and report potentially hazardous conditions.
• Promptly document workplace injuries, coordinate employee medical verification, and submit mandatory incident files to HR and the Risk Manager.
• Build positive relationships with residents, address inquiries, resolve concerns, and enforce building codes and HUD regulations.
• Use management software to monitor service requests, track work completion, adjust workflows, and compile operational cost reports.
• Participate in professional development, assist with capital improvement planning, and report operational hurdles to the Director.

Pay and Benefits

• In compliance with the Equal Pay & Opportunities Act, the full salary range for this position is $90,949 - $131,876 per year DOE.
• Full-time, exempt position working in-person/in-office.
• Eligibility for enrollment in our medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• The benefits package also includes 5.58% paid into WA PERS by the employer, 12 company-paid holidays, and generous paid vacation time, as well as separate sick time accrual.
• Meaningful work that addresses affordable housing and homelessness in our community.

Requirements

• Knowledge of practices, methods, licensure and certification requirements for abatement of hazardous materials.
• Knowledge of NSPIRE, WSHFC, HQS, fire, building, elevator, and boiler inspection requirements, applicable building codes, and energy conservation.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to respond to requests in a timely and courteous manner.
• Effective leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to prepare clear and concise maintenance reports, records, and files.
• Ability to efficiently handle multiple assignments and priorities.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Proficiency in using office productivity tools such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Exemplify traits that reflect VHA’s mission and organizational values, including collaboration, integrity, and openness to change.
• Working knowledge of Affordable Housing laws, rules, and regulations.
• Working knowledge of the principles and methods used in various building construction craft areas, including plumbing, electrical, heating and ventilation, building construction and remodeling; laws, ordinances and codes regulating building construction; appropriate safety and fire prevention methods in construction.
• 7 years of increasingly responsible experience in a public or private organization working in a maintenance and/or construction activity related to residential and multifamily housing. 3 years of management and supervisory responsibility preferred.
• Associate degree or equivalent from an accredited college or technical school preferred. A related degree may substitute for work experience requirement.
• Experience with state and local building codes and ordinances, inspection techniques, and contract monitoring preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet VHA auto insurance requirements.

A cover letter and resume are required when applying for this position. For more information on the Vancouver Housing Authority, please visit our website at www.vhausa.org Please note that those candidates deemed to best match our requirements will be contacted for an interview. We do not discuss application status during the selection process. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

The VHA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.