Lead Apartment Maintenance Tech | HVAC-Certified & On-Call

Adara Communities; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus structure

Health insurance

Generous PTO

Rent discounts

People-first culture

Job summary

Adara Communities is seeking an Apartment Maintenance Technician to lead and train maintenance staff, manage service requests, and coordinate make-readies at the Timberlake property. The role emphasizes timely, high-quality results and safety in a multifamily environment.

Applicants should have 2+ years of maintenance experience, HVAC certification, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work in a team. Willingness to join on-call rotation is required; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of maintenance experience in multifamily housing (required).
• HVAC certification is required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Stable work history.
• Own a basic set of hand tools.
• Experience coaching and leading 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.
• Must live within 20 miles 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 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

Maintenance experience

HVAC cert

Driver's license

Leadership

Time management

Bilingual EN/ES

Safety minded

Tools

Basic hand tools

Job description

Adara Communities is seeking an Apartment Maintenance Technician to lead and train maintenance staff, manage service requests, and coordinate make-readies at the Timberlake property. The role emphasizes timely, high-quality results and safety in a multifamily environment.

Applicants should have 2+ years of maintenance experience, HVAC certification, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to work in a team. Willingness to join on-call rotation is required; bilingual skills are a plus.