Maintenance Lead

Maintenance Lead

StuartCo, founded in 1970, represents a diverse array of market-rate and affordable apartment and townhome options in popular urban and suburban locations. We also offer senior housing campuses.

StuartCo is focused on building a workforce that is diverse and inclusive. If you're excited about this role but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply. We review all applications.

Highland Ridge Apartments is seeking a professional Full-time Maintenance Lead to join their team in Saint Paul, MN. The Maintenance Lead is responsible for overseeing and performing maintenance operations to ensure properties are safe, functional, and well-maintained. This role leads daily maintenance activities, supervises maintenance staff, coordinates vendor work, and ensures preventive maintenance and repairs are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with company standards. The Maintenance Lead may support multiple properties as needed and plays a key role in resident satisfaction, safety, and operational efficiency.

Working Hours: FT40, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Property office hours may vary from property to property. You may be asked to flex your schedule to meet the demands of the business.

Benefits: Health, Flexible Spending Account, Dental, Vision, Life, ADD, LTD, STD, Critical Illness, Accident, and 401(K). 9 Paid Holidays Generous PTO accruals

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine and emergency maintenance and repairs, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, appliances, lighting, locks, and general building systems
• Coordinate and complete apartment turns to meet established move-in standards
• Perform preventive maintenance in accordance with established schedules and guidelines
• Conduct exterior maintenance, including roofs, parking lots, garages, pools, and recreational areas (as applicable)
• Support grounds maintenance, including snow removal, trash pickup, and exterior cleanliness

Leadership & Supervision

• Lead and supervise day-to-day activities of maintenance staff and, when applicable, caretaking staff
• Assign work, monitor performance, and support training and development
• Maintain a high standard of customer service and professionalism within the maintenance team

Vendors, Inventory & Compliance

• Schedule, coordinate, and supervise work performed by outside vendors and contractors
• Maintain inventory of maintenance supplies and equipment
• Order supplies and monitor maintenance budgets
• Ensure compliance with company policies and local, state, and federal safety regulations
• Coordinate inspections with police, fire, utilities, and regulatory agencies as required

Administrative & Support Duties

• Complete required logs and paperwork, including preventive maintenance, boiler, and safety logs
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and quarterly maintenance training
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information
• Remain flexible and adaptable to changing operational needs
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 4+ years of maintenance experience required
• Supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Special Engineer's License preferred
• EPA Certification preferred
• CPO certification preferred
• Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, plumbing, electrical)
• Experience managing vendors, budgets, and inventory
• Valid driver's license

Key Competencies

• Team leadership and supervision
• Advanced troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Vendor and project management
• Budget and inventory management
• Safety leadership and compliance
• Decision-making and accountability