Operations & Maintenance Manager 4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 312 W 3rd St, Farmville, VA 23901 $65,000

• $70,000 a year
• Full-time Walk2Campus Properties 8 reviews $65,000
• $70,000 a year

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Full-time Operations & Maintenance Manager Location:

Farmville, VA Walk2Campus is seeking a full-time Operations & Maintenance Manager (OMM) who thrives in a hands-on role. This position is about more than managing from behind a desk—you will be out in the field daily, identifying operational challenges, creating solutions, and working side-by-side with your team to implement projects that improve our properties and enhance the student living experience. A successful OMM is customer-focused, proactive, and detail-oriented. You take pride in walking properties, spotting issues before they become problems, and rallying your team to complete projects that make our communities shine. Primary ResponsibilitiesOperations

• Supervise, lead, and work directly with the maintenance and grounds staff, providing daily direction, coaching, and support.
• Walk properties at least twice weekly, personally identifying maintenance and curb-appeal needs and ensuring timely follow-up.
• Prioritize, assign, and review work orders, ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Develop, implement, and oversee preventative maintenance plans to keep assets in top condition.
• Take ownership of property improvement and renovation projects—from identifying needs and building plans to coordinating vendors and working alongside your team to complete projects.
• Partner with the VP of Construction to manage capital improvement projects, renovations, and facility upgrades.
• Select and manage vendors/subcontractors, monitoring quality and budget.
• Direct post move-out inspections, coordinate turn teams, and ensure on-time delivery of "move-in ready" apartments.
• Participate in bi-weekly market meetings and review daily operating analytics to track progress and identify new opportunities.
• Share in on-call responsibilities and respond to urgent issues as needed. Budget
• Manage maintenance staffing levels and hours to align with budget goals.
• Monitor and control expenses related to maintenance operations, CAPEX, and market-level budgets. What We're Looking For Our best OMMs are hands-on leaders who:
• Roll up their sleeves and work alongside their team to solve problems.
• Are highly driven and self-motivated, with strong time-management and project-management skills.
• Take initiative—seeing what needs to be done and creating a plan to get it finished.
• Build strong relationships with staff, residents, and parents through clear communication and a customer-first mindset.
• Enjoy accountability and take pride in delivering results.

This Job Might Be for

You If:

• You enjoy working directly with people and properties—walking units, inspecting projects, and making improvements every day.
• You like seeing projects through from start to finish and checking things off your list.
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift but results still matter.
• You're resourceful—if you don't have the answer, you'll figure it out. Qualifications
• Must embody the Walk2

Campus Core Values:

Embrace the Unexpected. Be Neighborly. Own It.

• Experience leading teams and working directly with customers in a fast-paced environment.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$65,000.00

• $70,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person