Lead Maintenance Tech in Austin

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Lead Apartment Maintenance Technician – EPA Certified

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

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 .

• Lead and support the property's day‑to‑day maintenance operations
• Assign, prioritize, and monitor 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 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

• 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

• 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…