Scattered Sites Maintenance Manager

Join Our Team at the Omaha Housing Authority!

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the community Do you thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment The Omaha Housing Authority (OHA) is looking for a dynamic Maintenance Manager to lead and inspire our team manage maintenance on our properties and help us fulfill our mission of providing safe and affordable housing.

About Us

Founded in 1935 the Omaha Housing Authority is a nonprofit government agency committed to enhancing the quality of life for low and moderate-income individuals. With over 2700 public housing units and up to 4300 Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers we work diligently to ensure our residents have access to safe sanitary and affordable housing.

Our Core Values

• Teamwork: We work together to achieve our goals.
• Welcoming: We create a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Actively Listen: We focus clarify and communicate next steps.
• We Build Trust:We do what we say we will do and assume good intent.
• Diverse Inclusive & Equitable: We embrace all identities and backgrounds.
• De-Escalation: We manage conflicts calmly and effectively.
• Exceptional: We strive for excellence in all we do.
• Self-Care: We believe in the well-being of our team and ourselves.
• Share Power: We empower each other and our community.

Why Work with Us

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 17 paid holidays including your birthday a floating holiday and a self-care day
• 12 days of vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year
• Medical dental and vision benefits start the 1st of the month following date of hire
• Life Insurance Health & Dependent Care FSA Allstate Voluntary Insurance and Pet Insurance
• 401(a) retirement plan with a 5.5% match and 457 compensation plan

Salary Range

$49985 - $72480 ( potential to earn up to $6000 in bonuses)

Job Function:

The Maintenance Manager Scattered Site is responsible for planning coordinating and overseeing maintenance repair and improvement activities at OHA scattered site properties with an emphasis on singlefamily homes and small multifamily properties. This position provides operational leadership staff supervision and technical oversight to ensure properties are maintained in compliance with HUD physical condition standards OHA policies and applicable federal state and local regulations.

Essential Functions

Leadership & Supervision

• Provide leadership direction training and supervision to assigned maintenance staff including skilled trades to ensure highquality work performance and regulatory compliance.
• Establish work priorities assign duties and manage staff schedules across a geographically dispersed portfolio of properties.
• Conduct regular staff meetings and individual supervisory sessions; provide coaching performance feedback evaluations and discipline when necessary in accordance with OHA policies and applicable employment laws.
• Promote a safe respectful and accountable work environment; ensure adherence to OSHA safety standards and OHA safety policies.

Maintenance Operations

• Oversee all maintenance and repair activities ensuring work orders are properly generated assigned completed documented and closed in a timely and costeffective manner.
• Conduct quality control inspections and followup on completed work to ensure compliance with standards and specifications.
• Perform or assist with maintenance and utility duties including work orders and vacancy turns as operationally necessary.
• Establish strategies to meet workload demands and emergency/nonemergency work order benchmarks.

Vacant Unit Turnaround & Inspections

• Inspect vacated units complete makeready lists and coordinate turnaround activities to ensure established benchmarks are met.
• Conduct preventive maintenance needs assessments and safety inspections to maintain property condition and reduce longterm costs.
• Ensure properties meet or exceed HUD inspection standards and address deficiencies identified through REAC HCV or local inspections.

Contractor & Vendor Coordination

• Assist in the procurement of outside contractors; help define scopes of work and general service guidelines.
• Monitor contractor performance to ensure work quality safety compliance and adherence to contract requirements.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies utility providers and other entities to resolve code violations safety hazards or environmental concerns.

Inventory Equipment & Budget Oversight

• Maintain inventory of tools equipment and supplies; ensure proper storage maintenance and safe operation.
• Create and approve purchase orders; verify receipt of goods and ensure invoices and documentation are properly maintained.
• Track maintenance expenses assist with annual budget development and prepare required monthly and outcome reports.

Communication & Coordination

• Maintain regular communication with Property Management staff residents vendors and other OHA departments to support coordinated operations.
• Document activities in vacancy logs work order systems and monthly reports as required.
• Maintain vehicle usage logs and oversee maintenance of assigned vehicles.

Additional Responsibilities

• Assist with special projects as assigned.
• Work evenings weekends or shifts as required by operational needs.
• Participate in an emergency oncall rotation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent).
• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Facility Management or a similar field preferred.
• Skilled-trade journeyman status from an accredited building trades program is also considered.
• A minimum of five years experience in maintenance is required and two years of experience as a Maintenance Supervisor is preferred.
• Experience in apartment or facility maintenance desired. Experience in public housing maintenance is a bonus.
• Good understanding of all aspects of single-family home structures and systems including plumbing carpentry HVAC electrical roofing siding doors and windows soil grading porches and decks and grounds/landscaping maintenance.
• Solid understanding of health and safety regulations and practices.
• Excellent organizational and leadership abilities. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Will possess and maintain a valid motor vehicle license and have a good driving record. Must be insurable under the OHA Auto Insurance Policy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers consultants contractors HUD local state and federal officials; ability to communicate with people from a broad range of socio-economic backgrounds.
• Computer skills and experience MS Office and related communication tools.
• Employee will successfully complete all required training for the position and complete OHA-sponsored maintenance management certification courses.