Apartment Maintenance Technician Lead

Briarwood; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Job summary

Briarwood is seeking an experienced Lead Maintenance Technician to supervise and perform hands-on maintenance for a 190+ unit apartment community in California. The role involves managing work orders, turnovers, and preventative maintenance across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry, while ensuring safety and property standards.

This is a full-time position with full benefits. The initial assignment is temporary (12–18 months) with the possibility of permanency based on business needs.

Qualifications

• HVAC Certification is required.
• 3–5 years as Lead Maintenance Technician or 5+ years as Maintenance Technician at a 200+ unit property.
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience managing 4+ staff.
• Strong skills in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, turnovers.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to meet physical demands, pass background check, and comply with a drug/alcohol-free workplace policy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the maintenance team while working hands-on.
• Manage and complete work orders, unit turns, and preventative maintenance.
• Perform repairs across multiple trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting).
• Coordinate vendors, inspections, inventory, and property standards.
• Maintain maintenance logs, safety records, and equipment schedules.
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality property operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Troubleshooting

Multitrade maintenance

HVAC familiarity

Education

HVAC Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

HVAC systems

Plumbing tools

Electrical troubleshooting

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Lead Maintenance Technician for a 190+ unit apartment community.

This is a full-time role with full benefits. Compensation is based on experience.

The position is initially temporary (12–18 months) with the possibility of becoming permanent based on business needs.

Cultural Vision:

• Honest & Kind – Integrity, transparency, compassion in work and life.
• Humble – Modest, respectful, open; grow through giving and receiving honest feedback.
• Heart & Soul – Depth of expression and care in relationships and choices.
• Passionate – Love for work, striving for excellence, positively impacting others.
• Teamwork – Collaborative, leveraging team strengths, owning successes and shortcomings.
• Innovative – Open-minded, fresh ideas, evolving how we work and interact.

Qualifications:

• Must live within 30 minutes of the property for on-call rotation
• HVAC Certification – Required
• 3–5 years as a Lead Maintenance Technician or 5+ years as a Maintenance Technician at a 200+ unit property
• Proven leadership and supervisory experience managing 4+ staff
• Strong skills in plumbing, electrical, HVAC, painting, turnovers, and general repairs
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to meet physical demands, pass background check, and comply with a drug/alcohol-free workplace policy

Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise the maintenance team while working hands-on
• Manage and complete work orders, unit turns, and preventative maintenance
• Perform repairs across multiple trades (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting)
• Coordinate vendors, inspections, inventory, and property standards
• Maintain maintenance logs, safety records, and equipment schedules
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies
• Ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality property operations

Performance Expectations

• Timely completion of work orders and unit turns
• Accurate troubleshooting and repairs
• Effective inventory and preventative maintenance tracking
• Clear communication with staff, residents, and corporate teams
• Consistently well-maintained property condition

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical and hands-on maintenance expertise
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making
• High productivity, attention to detail, and professionalism
• Ability to lead, train, and hold a team accountable

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and maintain a drug/alcohol-free workplace.

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