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SFR3 is a boutique real estate investment fund acquiring $2B+ in affordable single-family homes by 2024. The Fund renovates distressed homes, using software-driven operations to run many tertiary markets concurrently.

We’ve turned thousands of distressed homes from Cincinnati to Columbia into newly renovated, affordable rentals. We’re just getting started – want to join the teams behind all the hard work?

Our first fund owns 9,500+ homes in 19 states.

This isn't a standard technician role. As Maintenance Manager, you'll carry a full trade toolkit (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry) while also owning quality oversight, vendor coordination, project scoping, and resident relationships. You'll be on the tools one hour and in front of a contractor — or in a courtroom — the next. If you want ownership and autonomy, this is it.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Hands-On Maintenance

• Perform residential repairs and maintenance across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry
• Execute property turnovers — inspections, repairs, and light renovation between tenants
• Conduct move-in/out meetings, vacancy checks, wellness checks, and utility inspections
• Respond to emergency work orders and on-call requests
• Document all work using handheld technology (iOS)

Quality & Project Oversight

• Walk active projects daily — spot-check work quality, verify specs, and enforce SFR3 standards
• Serve as the final sign-off authority: no home is complete without your approval
• Scope and estimate turns and renovation projects with accuracy
• Manage and hold vendors accountable; flag underperformance and course-correct in the field
• Identify the difference between quality work and a 90-day workaround

Leadership & Communication

• Act as the eyes and ears of headquarters in your market
• Coach and motivate vendors and team members on standards and expectations
• Represent American Avenue professionally with residents, code enforcement, and in legal proceedings when required
• Keep residents informed throughout every work order — timelines, next steps, resolution

WHAT YOU BRING

• EPA Universal Certification required
• 5–10 years of hands-on experience across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry
• Strong HVAC proficiency; advanced HVAC and plumbing skills strongly preferred
• Experience scoping and estimating renovation and turn projects
• Familiarity with building codes, EPA, and OSHA regulations
• Excellent communication — with residents, vendors, team members, and leadership
• Comfortable representing the company in formal or legal settings
• Own your tools; have a reliable truck or van
• Valid driver's license; must reside within reasonable distance of your assigned market
• Tech-savvy — comfortable using iOS apps for work orders, documentation, and routing
• Available for emergency on-call requests

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Pay — Industry-leading hourly rate
• Bonus — Quarterly performance incentives — best-in-class structure
• Guaranteed Hours — Minimum 40 hours/week guaranteed; we make up any shortfall
• Mileage Reimbursement — 72.5 cents per mile — gas and vehicle covered
• Health & Dental — Strong coverage for employee
• PTO — Paid time off
• Tool Reimbursement — Policy in place
• Technology — Streamlined routing, assignment, and workflow management tools provided
• Growth — We are hand-selecting a small, elite team. Strong performers grow with us.