Facilities Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

Facilities RISE A Real Estate Company•3.5 Knoxville, TN Job Details $70,000•$75,000 a year 2 days ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Certified Pool Operator Vendor management Mid-level Driver’s License Leadership 2 years Communication skills EPA Certification Full Job Description Lead Our Facilities Team at RISE Vols | $75,000 +

Quarterly Bonuses Location :

Knoxville, TN Salary :

$75,000 + Quarterly Bonuses (up to 15% of your salary) Paid Time Off•3 weeks of accrued vacation, plus sick time, floating holiday, and service time off

Benefits :

Health, Dental, Vision, Generous 401K Match, EAP, Paid Time Off (Three weeks accrued vacation, sick time, floating holiday, company-paid holidays), and Quick Insurance Coverage (starting the first of the month after hire) Your Role as

Facilities Director:

As the Facilities Director at RISE Vols, you’ll lead a 20-person operations team consisting of maintenance technicians, studio supervisors, and housekeepers. From vendor selection to emergency response coordination, you’ll take ownership of all facilities operations and help launch a new student housing community from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee all property maintenance operations across three new construction buildings Lead a team of 5-6 Maintenance Technicians, 2 Studio Supervisors, and 16 Housekeepers Coordinate vendor relationships, walk and punch units, and manage unit acceptance from construction Partner with the GM on budgeting and high-level decision-making Prioritize and assign work orders, ensuring timely completion and resident satisfaction Take the lead on after-hours emergencies, building an on-call rotation for your techs Travel for onboarding and culture training with senior leadership (Jacksonville, FL, 2-3 days) Develop and implement systems for preventive maintenance, inventory, and daily operations

What You Bring:

Experience:

Minimum 2 years as a Maintenance Supervisor or higher

Leadership:

Proven ability to manage large, diverse teams with confidence and patience

Technical Knowledge:

Familiarity with new construction, unit walks, punch lists, and vendor management

Skills:

Strong communicator, confident under pressure, and a master of prioritization

Mindset:

Proactive, results-driven, and solutions-oriented

Extras:

Valid driver’s license and active EPA certification required (no pool = no CPO needed) Join RISE Vols and help us build something amazing from day one. Apply now and be part of a team that values excellence, service, and leadership!