Apartment Lead Maintenance Tech

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Apartment Maintenance Technician – EPA Certified

Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Multifamily / Apartment Property Management
Position: Lead Maintenance Technician
Certification: EPA Certification Required

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Lead Apartment Maintenance Technician to oversee and support the maintenance operations of a multifamily apartment community. This position is ideal for a seasoned apartment maintenance professional with strong technical abilities, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to lead a maintenance team, prioritize work orders, manage apartment turns, and maintain high property standards . The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, make-readies, preventive maintenance, and general property repairs . EPA certification is REQUIRED for this position. Previous multifamily Lead Maintenance, Maintenance Supervisor, or senior-level Maintenance Technician experience is strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support the property's day-to-day maintenance operations
• Assign, prioritize, and monitor resident work orders to ensure timely completion
• Diagnose and troubleshoot HVAC systems and complete necessary repairs
• Perform plumbing repairs, including leaks, toilets, faucets, sinks, disposals, water heaters, and related components
• Troubleshoot and complete electrical repairs within applicable guidelines
• Diagnose, repair, and replace household appliances
• Oversee and complete apartment make-readies and vacant unit turns
• Ensure vacant apartments are completed on schedule and meet property standards before move-in
• Perform drywall, sheetrock, painting, caulking, carpentry, and general property repairs
• Conduct preventive maintenance and property inspections
• Identify maintenance, safety, and property concerns and communicate solutions to management
• Assist with ordering parts, supplies, and maintenance materials
• Help maintain appropriate inventory levels while controlling unnecessary expenses
• Maintain an organized and safe maintenance shop, tools, and equipment
• Train, guide, and support maintenance technicians, make-ready technicians, and porters as needed
• Coordinate with the Property Manager regarding work-order status, unit turns, emergencies, and property priorities
• Communicate professionally with residents and provide excellent customer service
• Ensure maintenance work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures
• Participate in and help manage the property's emergency/on-call maintenance rotation as required

Required Qualifications:

• Current EPA Certification – REQUIRED
• Previous multifamily/apartment maintenance experience
• Strong HVAC diagnostic and troubleshooting experience
• Strong knowledge of plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, and general maintenance
• Experience completing and overseeing apartment make-readies
• Ability to diagnose maintenance issues and determine appropriate repairs independently
• Experience managing multiple work orders and competing priorities
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to safely operate hand and power tools
• Dependable attendance and professional work ethic
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, bending, kneeling, climbing stairs, and working indoors and outdoors

Highly Preferred Experience:

• Previous Lead Maintenance Technician or Maintenance Supervisor experience
• Several years of direct multifamily maintenance experience
• Advanced HVAC troubleshooting and repair
• Refrigerant handling and HVAC servicing
• Plumbing and electrical troubleshooting
• Appliance diagnosis, repair, and installation
• Preventive maintenance programs
• Apartment turns and make-ready management
• Team leadership and technician training
• Work-order prioritization and completion
• Maintenance inventory and supply management
• Vendor coordination
• Experience working with property management and work-order software
• CPO certification is a plus

What We're Looking For:

We are looking for a true multifamily maintenance leader who combines strong technical knowledge with accountability, organization, and leadership.

The strongest candidate will be able to walk into a maintenance issue, accurately diagnose the problem, determine the appropriate solution, and ensure the repair is completed correctly and efficiently .

This individual should also be comfortable leading other maintenance team members, delegating responsibilities, monitoring apartment turns, managing work-order priorities, and communicating directly with property management.

We need someone who takes ownership of the property's maintenance operations and understands that successful maintenance is about more than completing repairs — it is about resident satisfaction, team performance, property appearance, safety, and protecting the community's assets.

How to Apply:

Please submit an updated resume clearly highlighting your multifamily maintenance leadership, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, appliance repair, make-ready, preventive maintenance, and team supervision experience.

EPA certification is required and should be clearly listed on your resume.

Candidates with previous Lead Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Supervisor, or senior-level multifamily maintenance experience will receive priority consideration.

Apply today for immediate consideration!