Director of Maintenance – Facilities

Arboreal Management

Director of Maintenance & Facilities leading maintenance and cleaning operations for affordable housing developer Arboreal Management. Overseeing a team of 70+ professionals in a hybrid role based in Seattle.

Posted 6/16/2026full-timeSeattle • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $130,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

maintenance operationsbuilding systemsvendor managementSOP developmentquality assuranceKPI implementationperformance standardsinspection programspreventative maintenance

Soft Skills

leadershiporganizational skillscommunication skillsaccountabilityprocess improvement

Tools & Technologies

maintenance scorecardsdata analysis

Industry Keywords

life-safety complianceregulatory complianceresident satisfaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee maintenance and cleaning operations across a growing portfolio
Develop supervisors and future maintenance leaders
Create clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards
Improve response times, resident satisfaction, and work quality
Manage vendor relationships and maintenance programs
Develop maintenance SOPs and best practices
Create inspection programs and quality assurance processes
Implement maintenance scorecards and KPIs
Ensure compliance with life-safety, regulatory, and preventative maintenance requirements
Drive consistency across all properties and markets

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of maintenance, facilities, or field operations leadership experience
Experience leading large teams through supervisors and managers
Strong understanding of maintenance operations and building systems
Track record of improving processes, accountability, and performance
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Comfortable using technology and data to drive decisions

Benefits

Comp & perks

High-growth company with significant advancement opportunities
Mission-driven affordable housing platform
Direct access to executive leadership
Opportunity to build rather than inherit
Technology-forward culture
Ability to shape how maintenance operations evolve over the next decade