Lead Maintenance Technician - Saxony at Chase Oaks Apartments

Description

Position: Lead Maintenance

Saxony at Chase Oaks Apartments (470 Units) - Plano, TX
300 Legacy Drive, Plano, TX 75023

Gaines Investment Trust is seeking an experienced Lead Maintenance to oversee maintenance operations at Saxony at Chase Oaks, a 470-unit apartment community in Plano.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who takes pride in their work, leads by example, and ensures the community is maintained to the highest standards while supporting a strong team environment.

Compensation: $28-$32 per hour based on experience, plus monthly performance bonuses

Schedule: Monday - Friday (on-call rotation required)

What You Will Do:
• Lead and oversee all maintenance operations for the community
• Diagnose and complete service requests, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and appliances
• Manage and prioritize work orders to ensure timely completion
• Oversee apartment turns, including scheduling, inspections, and quality control
• Supervise and support maintenance team members
• Maintain pool, grounds, and common areas to company standards
• Coordinate vendors and contractors for larger or specialized projects
• Ensure preventative maintenance is completed consistently
• Maintain inventory and order supplies as needed
• Provide excellent customer service and communication with residents
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours emergencies

What You Will Bring:
• Valid driver's license
• HVAC certification required
• CPO certification required
• 3+ years of apartment maintenance experience
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong troubleshooting skills across multiple trades
• Ability to lead, train, and hold team members accountable
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Reliable, self-motivated, and detail-oriented

Why This Role Stands Out:
• Leadership role at a large, high-performing community
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on property performance and team success
• Stable, long-term ownership with a focus on quality and consistency

Benefits:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Floating holiday
• Company-paid life insurance
• Apartment rent discount
• Optional voluntary benefits including short- and long-term disability, accident, critical illness, supplemental life, AD&D, and pet insurance

Why Work for Gaines Investment Trust:
We are a 100% family-owned company with a long-term ownership mindset. We invest in our people, promote from within, and provide stability that is hard to find in this industry.

Who We Are:
Gaines Investment Trust has been in business since 1966 and owns and manages over 8,000 apartment homes across multiple states. We focus on long-term ownership, strong operations, and creating communities our residents are proud to call home.

Apply today!