Lead Apartment Maintenance Tech — HVAC Certified & On‑Call

Adara Communities; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Strong bonus structure

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life

Generous PTO

Rental housing discounts

People-first culture

Job summary

Adara Communities is seeking an Apartment Lead Maintenance Technician for Waters Edge in Plano, TX. This role leads maintenance staff, oversees service requests, and coordinates make-readies and upgrades to ensure timely, high-quality results.

Requirements include a minimum of 2 years in multifamily maintenance, valid HVAC certification, a valid driver's license, and a local relocation willingness. On-call rotation and a tools set are expected, with bilingual skills a plus.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Bilingual English/Spanish

Troubleshooting

Time management

HVAC Certification

Job description

Adara Communities is seeking an Apartment Lead Maintenance Technician for Waters Edge in Plano, TX. This role leads maintenance staff, oversees service requests, and coordinates make-readies and upgrades to ensure timely, high-quality results.

Requirements include a minimum of 2 years in multifamily maintenance, valid HVAC certification, a valid driver's license, and a local relocation willingness. On-call rotation and a tools set are expected, with bilingual skills a plus.