Apartment Lead Maintenance Technician

Adara Communities; Florida; On-site; USD 34,440 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Generous PTO

Rental housing discounts

Strong bonus structure

Supportive culture

Job summary

Adara is seeking an Apartment Maintenance Technician for the Park at Walden Lake community. You will lead, train, and guide maintenance staff, oversee service requests, coordinate make-readies, and ensure efficient work orders and resident satisfaction.

The role requires at least 2 years of multifamily maintenance experience, a valid HVAC certification, a valid driver's license, and a personal set of tools. You may participate in on-call rotation; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience in multifamily housing.
• Valid HVAC certification required.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation.
• Live within 20 miles or be willing to relocate.
• Personal set of basic hand tools.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and guide maintenance staff in daily operations.
• Complete and oversee service requests for quality results.
• Coordinate make-readies, upgrades, and maintenance schedules.
• Ensure work orders and unit turns are completed efficiently.
• Support the Property Manager on maintenance projects.
• Uphold safety, cleanliness, and resident satisfaction standards.

Skills

Leadership

Training/mentoring

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Time management

On-call readiness

Bilingual (EN/ES) a plus

Coaching maintenance staff

Tools

Hand tools

HVAC toolkit

Job description

Apartment Maintenance Technician

Location: Park at Walden Lake

Property Size: 352 Units

Learn more about our community: Luxury Apartment Homes.

What You'll Do as an Apartment Maintenance Technician:

• Lead, train, and guide maintenance staff throughout daily operations
• Complete and oversee service requests to ensure timely, high-quality results
• Coordinate and assist with make‑readies, upgrades, and maintenance schedules
• Ensure all work orders and unit turns are completed efficiently and accurately
• Participate in the on‑call rotation as scheduled
• Maintain organized inventory and ensure proper use of tools/equipment
• Support the Property Manager with various maintenance projects and initiatives
• Uphold community standards for safety, cleanliness, and resident satisfaction

What We're Looking for in the Apartment Maintenance Technician:

• Minimum 2 Years Previous Experience as a Maintenance Technician in multifamily housing REQUIRED
• Valid HVAC Certification REQUIRED
• Valid Drivers License and reliable transportation
• Stable work history
• A personal set of basic hand tools
• Proven ability to coach, train, and lead service technicians
• Strong organizational, troubleshooting, and time‑management skills
• Willingness to participate in on‑call rotation
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus but not required.
• Important: Candidates must live within a 20-mile radius of the property or be willing to relocate.

Working Environment of the Apartment Maintenance Technician:

This role requires regular physical activity, including standing, walking, sitting, lifting, climbing, stooping, kneeling, and reaching. Team members must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. individually and up to 100 lbs. with assistance.

Most work occurs in an outdoor environment, with occasional off‑site tasks as needed. All employees must adhere to the company's uniform policy, provided on the first day of employment.

What Adara Offers You:

• Competitive pay
• Strong bonus structure
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• Generous PTO
• Rental housing discounts
• A supportive, people-first culture
• Salary Range: $25-$29/hour

If you're an experienced and skilled maintenance technician looking for a community and company that values your expertise, we'd love to hear from you.