Bilingual Lead Maintenance Technician – Team Leader

HK CAPITAL MANAGEMENT L P; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashford Communities in Odessa, TX seeks a bilingual Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee maintenance and a small team across a multifamily community. You will assign daily tasks, ensure timely work, and maintain curb appeal while coordinating make-ready units and move-ins.

The role requires strong HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and safety skills, plus willingness to travel between communities and work after hours when needed.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 3-4+ years of related maintenance experience.
• Heat pump experience.
• HVAC certification or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Strong knowledge of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, pools, carpentry, drywall, exterior structures and appliances.
• Excellent safety and tool-handling skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willing to travel to other Ashford Communities as needed.
• Able to pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the maintenance team; assign daily tasks.
• Maintain curb appeal and oversee make-ready units and move-in schedule.
• Perform preventive maintenance and general repairs as needed.
• Coordinate vendor management and assist with budgeting and CAPEX projects.
• Provide after-hours emergency maintenance and on-call support.

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

HVAC

Pools

Carpentry

Dry Wall

Exterior structure

Appliance

Time management

Customer service

Safety

Heat pump experience

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or equivalent (preferred)

CPO Certification (as needed)

Management / Team lead experience

OSHA knowledge

Job description

Ashford Communities in Odessa, TX seeks a bilingual Lead Maintenance Technician to oversee maintenance and a small team across a multifamily community. You will assign daily tasks, ensure timely work, and maintain curb appeal while coordinating make-ready units and move-ins.

The role requires strong HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and safety skills, plus willingness to travel between communities and work after hours when needed.