Lead HVAC Maintenance Tech Las Vegas

Karya Property Management; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Karya Property Management is seeking a Lead HVAC Maintenance Technician to serve as the technical backbone for the community. You will diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC systems, own the preventive-maintenance program, and lead the on-site maintenance team through peak seasons and move‑in periods.

We value EPA-certified technicians with leadership experience who can mentor others, handle work orders in a PM system, and ensure safe, compliant operation across all building systems.

Qualifications

• EPA Section 608 Certification (Universal preferred).
• 3+ years of hands-on HVAC maintenance experience, ideally in multifamily or student housing.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills across residential HVAC systems, with the ability to read schematics and troubleshoot electrical/mechanical components.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair sufficient to lead general maintenance.
• Experience leading, training, or mentoring other technicians, or readiness to step into a lead role.
• Comfort with property management/work-order software and basic digital reporting.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders/rooftops, and perform physical repair work in varied conditions.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for on-call response.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVAC maintenance, diagnose and repair systems across the community, own preventive-maintenance program, mentor technicians.
• Oversee general make-readies and summer turns to ensure move-in readiness and safety.
• Prioritize, assign, and close out work orders in the property management system, coordinate with Community Manager on timelines.
• Adhere to safety, EPA/refrigerant handling, OSHA standards; maintain logs and inspections; participate in after-hours on-call rotation.

Skills

EPA Section 608 Certification

3+ years HVAC maintenance

Diagnostics & repair

Electrical & plumbing knowledge

Lead/mentoring

Property management software

Physical ability

Valid driver's license

Job description

Lead HVAC Maintenance Technician

Reports to: Community Manager Employment type: Full-time, on-site Compensation: based on experience

The Role

As Lead HVAC Maintenance Technician, you're the technical backbone of the property. You diagnose and repair the community's heating and cooling systems, own the preventive-maintenance program, and set the pace and standard for the on‑site maintenance team. This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who is EPA‑certified, comfortable troubleshooting HVAC end to end, and ready to keep a full building of student residents comfortable through peak cooling season, the summer turn, and coordinated August move‑in.

What You’ll Do

HVAC & Technical Leadership

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC systems across the community — split systems, heat pumps, PTAC units, mini‑splits, condensers, air handlers, thermostats, and related controls.
• Handle refrigerant recovery, charging, and leak detection in full compliance with EPA regulations.
• Build and run the seasonal preventive‑maintenance program: filter changes, coil cleanings, condensate lines, system inspections, and pre‑summer readiness checks across every unit.
• Serve as the go‑to technical resource for the team, mentoring and training technicians on HVAC diagnostics and repair best practices.

General Maintenance & Turn

• Complete and oversee general make‑readies and the summer turn so the building is 100% move‑in ready for August.
• Support broader maintenance needs as they arise — plumbing, electrical, appliance, and general repairs — and know when to bring in a licensed vendor.
• Keep common areas, mechanical rooms, the pool equipment area, and building systems in safe, working condition.

Work-Order & Team Management

• Prioritize, assign, and close out work orders in the property management system (e.g., Entrata, RealPage/OneSite, Yardi), keeping response times fast and residents satisfied.
• Help schedule the maintenance team's daily workflow and lead by example on quality and professionalism.
• Coordinate with the Community Manager on turn timelines, capital needs, and larger repairs.

Safety, Compliance & On-Call

• Follow all safety protocols, EPA/refrigerant handling requirements, and OSHA standards; keep MSDS/SDS and equipment logs current.
• Enter occupied units professionally and in line with Fair Housing and North Carolina landlord‑tenant requirements.
• Participate in the on‑call rotation and respond to after‑hours HVAC and maintenance emergencies.

What You Bring

Required

• EPA Section 608 Certification (Universal preferred) — this is non‑negotiable for the refrigerant work central to the role.
• 3+ years of hands‑on HVAC maintenance experience, ideally in multifamily or student housing.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills across residential HVAC systems, with the ability to read schematics and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical components.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair sufficient to lead general maintenance.
• Experience leading, training, or mentoring other technicians, or clear readiness to step into a lead role.
• Comfort with property management/work‑order software and basic digital reporting.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work on ladders and rooftops, and perform physical repair work in varied conditions.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for on‑call response.

Preferred

• HVAC EPA Universal certification and/or NATE certification.
• Multifamily or student housing turn experience, including full‑building make‑readies against a deadline.
• Familiarity with pool‑equipment maintenance and certification (CPO) or willingness to obtain.
• Familiarity with the Greenville / East Carolina University market.

KPM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents.