Facilities Maintenance Manager

A-1 Self Storage is a division of the Caster Group, a third‑generation family‑owned company headquartered in San Diego, California. Founded in 1959, the Caster Group specializes in acquisitions, development, and management of A‑1 Self Storage and other commercial properties throughout California. With more than 50 self‑storage locations and plans to open additional allocations in the future.

We are seeking a highly skilled Facilities Maintenance Manager to oversee our Facilities / Maintenance Department.

• Construction experience & ability to read construction plans preferred
• Confident use of Microsoft Office specifically Excel and Word.
• Bluebeam and Microsoft Project experience a plus
• Ability to travel to facilities regularly throughout California
• Strong work ethic & commitment to high‑quality work.
• Excellent multitasking abilities with strong time‑management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Motivated self‑starter capable of both detailed execution and high‑level review.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with a strategic mindset.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Proven leadership and team development experience.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and compliance.
• Demonstrated integrity and professionalism.

The Facilities Maintenance Manager’s main responsibility is to maintain all A‑1 Self Storage properties in a “like new” condition in the most cost‑effective way. This position oversees the Maintenance team with direct oversight of the Maintenance Support position and the Property Maintenance positions.

• Manages Maintenance Support Position & Property Maintenance positions.
• Approves timecards.
• Reviews all expenditures in AR / AP.
• Equip personnel with necessary uniforms and tools.
• Confirms Work order completions.
• Reviews incoming work requests to confirm scopes and details to complete
• Sees urgent requests prior to field personnel going out. Coordinates these repairs if needed and reports to Maintenance Support Position that work was assigned.
• Meets quarterly for updates and safety meetings.
• Confirms Truck maintenance monthly.
• Meets monthly with Operations and IT department regarding work order completion status.

• Reviews and coordinates work orders and schedules in‑house or subcontractors’ work.
• Reviews work orders frequently.
• Answers trouble calls from Area Managers, and storage personnel. Assess and schedule corrective action.
• Visit all sites to verify “like new” condition and confirm task completions.
• Opens new sites with maintenance contracts, flags, signs, office set up and set up maintenance unit with tools and shelving.
• Confirms Vendor contracts are per scope and vendor is keeping site in a like new condition.
• Coordinates cell site installation, modification and maintenance at all applicable sites.
• As needed, meet with City, State or Government Rep. on any issues involved on Self Storage Properties.
• Ensures ongoing ADA compliance

• Annually Solicits bids per service.
• Develops the scope of work for vendors.
• Negotiates and writes contracts.
• Notifies Area Managers, storage personnel for change of vendors.
• Annual site walks to develop “Special Projects” budgets.
• Oversight of vendor quality of work (example: Janitorial)
• Solicits feedback from Area Managers regarding ongoing vendor relationships.
• Strategic Review of annual contracts like (maintenance & janitorial) to reduce expenses with the same “like new” requirement

• Schedules truck service and maintain tracking log for maintenance vehicles.
• Elevator inspection: set log and confirm annual completions.
• Back flow testing:
  Set log and confirm annual completions.
• Extinguishers:
  Set log and confirm annual completions.
• Fire pump systems:
  Set log Confirm testing and operation
• Best Management Practices “BMPs”:
  Confirm site log and keep binder of active sites.
• Sump pumps: confirm yearly operations and testing.
• Pest control: confirm and add services as needed.
• Security:
  Confirm systems active and working properly.
• Review Emergency Binder with New Site Property Manager.
• Oversees unplanned project…