About the Role

The Regional Maintenance Support Specialist supports multiple communities within the San Diego, CA region by providing advanced technical expertise, hands-on repair capability, and on-request supervisory support. This role ensures high-quality maintenance operations, strengthens team performance through training and leadership, and contributes to capital project success across the region.

This role involves regular on-site visits to properties across San Diego County, so candidates should live within the region. To support travel, a monthly auto allowance is provided.

What You'll Do

Below is a snapshot of what this role is all about. While there is more to it, this is the core focus.

Team Leadership & Development
• Mentor and cross-train maintenance associates at assigned communities.
• Provide on-request supervision, coaching, and hiring support.
• Promote and support participation in Fairfield training programs.

Maintenance Operations & Repairs
• Perform advanced diagnostics and repairs across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and more.
• Complete preventive maintenance and common-area upkeep.
• Respond to maintenance requests and emergencies when needed.

Project & Vendor Support
• Oversee on-site capex projects and vendor work quality.
• Assist with bidding, scope development, and procurement.
• Track project timelines to meet required milestones.

Compliance & Safety
• Ensure adherence to Fairfield policies, OSHA standards, and hazardous materials requirements.
• Conduct routine inspections of building systems and safety equipment.

Resident & Community Support
• Support make-ready schedules, move-ins, and move-outs upon request.
• Maintain communication with onsite and regional teams across multiple communities.

What We're Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• EPA Certification, Type II or universal required
• CPO Certification (Pool) required
• CAMT Certification preferred
• Valid driver's license required
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on residential building maintenance experience
• Supervisory experience required
• Multifamily / Apartment maintenance experience required
• Experience with Yardi or similar property management software

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Estimated Rate of Pay:
$78,120.00 - $87,360.00
This position is exempt; the range above reflects annual salary.

The pay range displayed for this position is determined by skills and experience required, location and job complexity*. Potential job offers may vary based on the skills, education, and experience an individual candidate holds. This range reflects base rate only, and does not include allowances, perks, commissions or bonuses applicable to this position (if any). In addition to base salary, Fairfield offers all full time associates the following, upon meeting eligibility requirements:

• Paid time off, paid holidays and sick days, paid time off for volunteering activities (optional)
• Matched 401(k)
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance

* Pay range is a calculation based on a midpoint price. Fairfield complies with all wage and hour laws, including minimum wage and salary exempt requirements.

Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with others, including supervisors; adhere to performance standards despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies.