Lead Apartment Maintenance Technician - On-Call Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Strong bonus structure

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Generous PTO

Rental housing discounts

Supportive culture

Salary range: $25-$28/hour

Job summary

Adara Communities in Prestonwood is seeking an experienced Apartment Maintenance Technician to lead maintenance staff, oversee service requests, and coordinate make-readies and upgrades across 156 units. The role requires a minimum of two years in multifamily maintenance and an HVAC certification.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid driver’s license, bring personal hand tools, and be willing to participate in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of maintenance experience in multifamily housing.
• HVAC certification is required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• 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.
• Candidates must live within a 20-mile radius 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 maintenance projects and initiatives.
• Uphold safety, cleanliness, and resident satisfaction standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Time management

Bilingual (EN/ES)

Education

HVAC Certification

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

Adara Communities in Prestonwood is seeking an experienced Apartment Maintenance Technician to lead maintenance staff, oversee service requests, and coordinate make-readies and upgrades across 156 units. The role requires a minimum of two years in multifamily maintenance and an HVAC certification.

The ideal candidate will hold a valid driver’s license, bring personal hand tools, and be willing to participate in on-call rotations.