Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Position Title: Maintenance Manager
Company: RDE Capital Group LLC / RDE Maintenance Services
ReportsTo: President
Location: Dallas–Fort Worth
Position Overview
RDE Capital Group, LLC, a leading commercial real estate brokerage based in Dallas, is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of RDE Maintenance Services, ensuring timely completion of work orders, high-quality repairs, efficient scheduling, and cost-effective maintenance of the residential and commercial portfolio. This leader will manage in-house maintenance techs, coordinate vendors, improve processes, and uphold safety and compliance standards.
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and able to lead a field team in a high-volume environment while maintaining excellent communication with the operations team, property managers, and residents.
Key Responsibilities
Manage all maintenance activities for 1,000 doors, including repairs, unit turns, preventative maintenance, and emergency response.
Oversee the entire work order lifecycle: intake scheduling completion quality control documentation.
Reduce backlog, optimize technician routes, and ensure timely completion of service requests.
Supervise 3–6 maintenance technicians (or more as the portfolio scales).
Handle hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and technician development.
Enforce quality standards for work performed in the field.
Prioritize work orders based on urgency, resident impact, and owner obligations.
Manage on-call rotation schedules.
Implement efficient dispatching and tracking systems (e.g., AppFolio, Property Meld).
Maintain relationships with electricians, plumbers, HVAC companies, turn vendors, and specialty contractors.
Compare bids, negotiate pricing, and ensure high-quality vendor work.
Monitor vendor performance metrics and update vendor lists regularly.
Monitor maintenance expenses, parts inventory, contractor bills, and turn costs.
Make recommendations to reduce expenses while maintaining quality.
Ensure accurate coding of labor and materials for monthly financial reports.
Ensure alignment with Texas Property Code for habitability, smoke detector requirements, and repair timelines.
Enforce OSHA safety standards and proper use of tools, ladders, PPE, and chemical handling.
Conduct periodic safety training for technicians.
Oversee move-in, move-out, annual, and preventative maintenance inspections.
Document findings and ensure preventative maintenance is scheduled and completed.
Provide clear, professional communication with residents regarding repair timelines and expectations.
Support property managers and ownership with status updates and cost estimates.
Qualifications Required
5+ years of maintenance experience in residential or multifamily properties.
2+ years in a supervisory/lead role managing technicians or crews.
Strong knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and appliance repair.
AppFolio
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, building plans, and work scopes.
Valid Texas driver's license.
Preferred
HVAC certification (EPA Universal or Type II).
Experience overseeing maintenance operations for 500+ units.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a strong plus.
Familiarity with Texas Property Code repair timelines and habitability rules.
Compensation Range (Texas Market)
Base Salary:
$58,000 – $63,000 (DFW average for Maintenance Manager overseeing large portfolios)
Benefits (typical):
Medical, dental, vision (company contribution varies 50–75%)
Paid Time Off
Observance of federal holidays
401(k) retirement plan.